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"T'anks, mum," said the Flopper again, "but I couldn't. You needs it, an' I can get along widout it. Dey're stallin' on me, but I can get dere by myself if any one'll show me de way." "I'll show you, mister," piped a shrill voice and young Holmes on his crutch hopped into the circle. "I'll show you, mister an' 'tain't fur, neither." "Swipe me!" muttered the Flopper, as he surveyed the lad.
He was a worker in the garden. "Den I hope's we's all willin' to gib de Lord t'anks for His goodness. Dere ain't a night in de year when it's so proper to gib de Lord t'anks, as it be dis precious night." "It's to-morrow night, Aunt Maria," said Pete. "To-morrow's Christmas night." "I don't care! One night's jus' as good as another, you Pete.
She ain't a bad mutt," added the ardent swain. "I'm her steady." "Well, mind you send me a card for the wedding. And if two dollars would be a help " "Sure t'ing. T'anks, boss. You're all right." It had occurred to John that the less time Pugsy spent in the outer office during the next few days, the better.
An' bofe was tek out to behead dissa woman ole tem to mek to kiss her beau. "Magistrate say to highrob: 'You know me? Who eata subbah wif you sucha-sucha night? Chan Tow say, 'O yo' Excennency, I doan' know who was! Magistrate say: 'I was dissa man. I glate t'anks faw you. Awso dissa fadder-mudder-in-'aw dissa dead man. Gaw sen' me to yo' house to mek you instlument to convert dissa mudderers.
"The fellers they sez I dassent cross over tuh t'other end uh the bridge; an' I allowed it could be done easy like," he went on to say; "what d'ye think 'bout me adoin' the same? Is she safe enough?" "We wouldn't be here if we didn't think so," Max told him; "and I guess there isn't any more danger on the other side than in the middle." "T'anks!"
"You look a perfect matinee idol. Have a drink?" Spike's eyes gleamed as he reached for the decanter. He took a seat. "Cigar, Spike?" "Sure. T'anks, boss." Jimmy lighted his pipe. Spike, after a few genteel sips, threw off his restraint, and finished the rest of his glass at a gulp. "Try another," suggested Jimmy. Spike's grin showed that the idea had been well received.
Mammy fervently exclaimed, lifting on high her hands, "and let all de earf gib t'anks unto His holy name fo' ebber an' ebber." The Colonel was greatly interested over Dane's departure, and asked him several questions. "I can tell you very little now," the young man replied. "That the rebels are up to some mischief is quite certain.
The Flopper looked at Mrs. Thornton gratefully, and at Mr. Thornton thoughtfully. "T'anks!" said the Flopper pleasantly and wriggled himself into a more comfortable position in his chair.
He was a worker in the garden. "Den I hope we's all willin' to gib de Lord t'anks for his goodness. Dere aint a night in de year when it's so proper to gib de Lord t'anks, as it be dis precious night." "It's to-morrow night, aunt Maria," said Pete. "To-morrow's Christmas night." "I don't care! One night's jus' as good as another, you Pete.
"Nothin' doin'," said he; "but t'anks just the same." "You got to take it," she insisted. "Let me make believe I'm givin' it to my boy, Eddie please," and the tears that came to her eyes proved far more effective than her generous words. "Aw, all right," said Billy. "I'll take it an' pass it along to Eddie if I ever meet him, eh?" "Now please hurry," she urged.
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