horsepitably

Updated: May 17, 2025

So it happened jest right she descended from her chair and stood waitin' on the steps for the rest of her folks, I guess. And I approached with good nater in my mean, and my umbrell in my hand. And sez I, a-holdin' out my hand horsepitably, sez I, "Ulaley, I am dretful glad of a chance to see you."

Marietta Holley - Samantha at the World's Fair