But I won't play enny game, if I know my charakter, whare a jack will take an ace, and a ten spot won't count game.
I won't play no such kind ov a game, out ov respekt to old Connekticut, mi natiff place.
XXIX.
NOW AND THEN.
In anshunt days, men, after konsidering an enterprise, proceeded with energee tew execute it; now they shut up one eye, and "pitch in."
In old times, if their judgment sanctioned, they considered the chances; now, they "let her rip."
Then, they drank moderately ov water and brandy; now, they smile aquafortiss, and suk sweet scented turpentine, thru a quill.
Then, if circumstancis made it imperativ, they closed their bissiness, by affekting an honarabil compromise; now, they "cave in," "squeal," or "absquat."
Then, kontrary opinyuns were okassionally supported with reasonabel wagers; now, every man "bets his pile," or "bottom Dollar."