human
What was it you was going to ask for, Eadie?
gpt
Well, I never!
human
We're engaged,
gpt
Engaged! You and----
human
Yes, she and me,
gpt
Is there anything more you'd like to know? asked Miss Pipkin kindly, as she crossed the room and put an arm about the spare figure of her neighbor.
human
We're that happy that I wanted you to know, and I'm real glad you come over when you did.
gpt
Anything else I want to know? she asked.
human
I should say there is. What has happened to Harry? He come home last night all different, talking for the minister till I couldn't get a word in edgewise. It was awful late, too. And he told me that Sim Hicks had left town, or was going this morning.
gpt
I cal'late some one's clothed Harry in his right mind. You know, Eadie, that's Script're. Sim has took a trip for his health.
human
And Harry tells me that Mr. Fox is for the minister, too. Something must have happened.
gpt
Yes, something has happened. Eadie, you rec'lect that time when you fust spoke to me about the minister staying in my house you said I'd be in the way of the Lord if I'd do it. I wa'n't very pleasant to you for going ahead and doing it while I was away, but you sartin did what Providence wanted that time.
human
What was it you wanted to borrow?
gpt
I'm mighty glad for the both of you. You're good, and you both deserve what you've got.
human
Eadie, what was it you come for?
gpt
I come over for a pinch of salt, but----
human
Give her the hull sack, dear,
gpt
I guess--I think----I really don't need the salt,
human
Here, Eadie, don't go off mad. I didn't mean anything by what I said. I'd give half what I own this morning to a hobo if he'd ask for a crust of bread.
gpt
Thanks, Josiah. But I guess I got what I really come for. God bless you both!
human
Now, ain't that the strangest you ever see?
gpt
Clemmie, did you hear that? What in tarnation was it?
human
It sounded like your power-boat.
gpt
But it ain't round here.
human
It's her! whispered the seaman hoarsely.
gpt
It's my _Jennie P._!
human
Here's a paper for you, Josiah. A girl come into my place about noon yesterday and made me sign it.
gpt
Read it for me, Clemmie.
human
It only says that the _Jennie P._ was bought back by Josiah Pott.
gpt
But I never----
human
That girl said she'd come to represent you, and paid cash.