“That’s what I’ve been trying for eleven years to find out.”
“Married to get even with her mother—but never have.”
“Was freckle-faced and thought it was my last chance. I’ve found out, however, that freckles ain’t near as bad as henspeck.”
“Because I was too lazy to work.”
“Because Sarah told me that five other young fellows had proposed to her. Lucky dogs!”
“The old man thought eight years courtin’ was long enough.”
“I was lonesome and melancholy, and wanted some one to make me lively. N. B. She makes me lively, you bet!”
“I was tired of buying ice cream and candies and going to theatres and church, and wanted a rest. Have saved money.”
“Please don’t stir me up!”
“Because I thought she was one among a thousand; now I sometimes think she is a thousand among one.”