human
Ise afraid dese chillen ain't a-gwine to hold out, said she.
gpt
I don know but what I'd better go 'long to the poor-house, arter all. And there's that money I put inter de comp'ny. I ain't seen nothin' come o' dat ar money yit.
human
How much did you put in, Aunt Matilda?
gpt
Well, I needn't be a-sayin' jist how much it was; but it was solid silver, anyway, and I don't reckon I'll ever see any of it back again. But it don't differ much. Ise an old woman, and them chillen is a-doin' their best.
human
Yes, they are, said Mrs. Loudon;
gpt
Well, no, said the old woman,
human
I can't say that I've gone hungry or nuthin'; but I was only a-gittin' 'fraid I might. Dis hyar 'tic'lar way o' doin' things makes a person scary.
gpt
I am glad that Kate is particular, said Mrs. Loudon.
human
You know, Aunt Matilda, that money isn't very plenty with any of us, and we all have to learn to make it go as far as it will. I don't think you need feel 'scary,' if Kate's economy is all you have to fear.