human
Yes, 'm, replied Mrs. Flagg to the question.
gpt
We left Woodville about half past eight, but it is quite a ways from where we live to where you take the stage. The stage does come slow, but you don't seem to mind it such a beautiful day.
human
Why, you must have come right to see me first! said Mrs. Timms, warming a little as the visit went on.
gpt
I hope you're going to make some stop in town. I'm sure it was very polite of you to come right an' see me; well, it's very pleasant, I declare. I wish you'd been in Baxter last Sabbath; our minister did give us an elegant sermon on faith an' works. He spoke of the conference, and gave his views on some o' the questions that came up, at Friday evenin' meetin'; but I felt tired after getting home, an' so I wasn't out. We feel very much favored to have such a man amon'st us. He's building up the parish very considerable. I understand the pew-rents come to thirty-six dollars more this quarter than they did last.
human
We also feel grateful in Woodville for our pastor's efforts,
gpt
They're thinking here of raisin' Mr. Barlow's salary another year, the hostess added;
human
Considerable at this time, ma'am,