“‘Goo’-night, baby,’ ses Job, again.

“‘It can’t talk yet,’ ses Dick. ‘Will you go?

“‘Can’t talk—why not?’ ses Job.

“Dick didn’t answer ’im.

“‘Well, goo’-night, Dick,’ he ses agin.

“‘Good-night,’ ses Dick from between ’is teeth.

“‘Goo’-night, Mrs. Weed,’ ses Job.

“Mrs. Weed forced herself to say ‘good-night’ agin.

“‘Goo’-night, baby,’ ses Job.

“‘Look ’ere,’ ses Dick, raving, ‘are you goin’ to stay ’ere all night, Job Brown?’