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'The Queen o' the Raccoon Mountains, or the 'Champion Snuff-Dipper o' the Sequatchie Valley. How'd that do for a sign?" "Well, go ahead," said Si. "But expect no help from me." "Mr. Klegg, when I want your help in courtin' a lady I'll let you know," said Shorty with dignity. Si went back to the tent to see about getting the coffee, and Shorty approached Mrs.
"There's a snuff-dipper for you," said Maurice in a whisper to his chum, as he noted the signs about the mouth of the squatter's wife. The woman was surveying them with wonder, and not a little awe. "We want to find George Stormway's place; can you tell us how far along it lies?" asked the boy, politely. It was wonderful how her tired face brightened up.
It did Shorty so much good to see Si squelched, that he chuckled aloud and called out: "Give it to him, old Snuff-Dipper. He's from the Wabash, an' hain't no friends. He's bin itchin' a long time for jest such a skinnin' as you're givin' him." "Who air y' callin' Snuff-Dipper?" she retorted, turning angrily on Shorty.
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