"Yes, massa."
"When, I should like to know?"
"When Miss Rose wants dis child to hurry quick," he shouted back, at the same time bestowing one of his side-long glances.
There was another merry laugh when Anna inquired:
"What do they call you Toddy for? It seems like a queer name for a little boy."
"Don' know Missus; 'spects it's 'cause massa likes me."
This was too much even for the staid bachelor, and he joined heartily in the laugh that followed this bit of wit.
"I reckon they do not give you many whippings," suggested Ellen.
"Right smart, sometimes, Missus."
"Where are you taking us, madcap? Here, this is the way to the gin house."