over-sour

Updated: May 17, 2025

Elizabeth stooped to gather Jack into her arms and made no reply. "It's as hot as th' devil in here," Nathan said, taking his coat off. "Here let me have a turn at that churn. You ought t' be in bed. That's where Sue'd put you if she was here." He took the dasher into his own hand and began a brave onslaught on the over-sour cream. The butter gave signs of coming, but would not gather.

Dell H. Munger - The Wind Before the Dawn