human
Just a little business deal, Mother. I'm going to finance Bud's chicken business and he's going to pay me back when he sells his broilers and fryers.
gpt
The idea, Gram said.
human
The very idea. Give that note back at once, Delbert Bennett.
gpt
Now don't get all het up, Mother. A deal's a deal.
human
I'd rather have it this way, Gram.
gpt
She shouldn't be so upset. I don't want anyone except me to pay for my chickens.
human
She'll be a long while mad 'less she gets over it, Gramps said, still smarting.
gpt
Anything else, Bud?
human
Yes. How many eggs can you put under a setting hen?
gpt
Depends on the size of the hen. A small one'll take eleven, a medium-size can handle thirteen and you can put fifteen 'neath a big hen.
human
When do you think my hens will turn broody?
gpt
Hard telling, Gramps growled.
human
A hen's a female critter and when it comes to doing anything sensible they ain't no different from other female critters. Hell and high water can't make 'em do anything 'thout they put their mind to it, and nine cases of dynamite can't stop 'em once they do.