Part 35 (1/2)

”On which side is the channel?”

”Sometimes on one side, sometimes t' other.”

”Which side do you consider best?”

”I aint 'tendin' t' other people's business.”

”Which side do the steamboats take?”

”Its owin' to what captain's on.”

”Wouldn't you kindly advise me which side to take?”

”Reckon I bes' not.”

”Why?”

”Frien's o' mine on both sides wants to see you.”

”Plague take your incivility; how long will it take me to reach Lewisburg?”

”'Ts owin' ter how fas' yo' travel.”

”How long does it take you to go?”

”I don't never go.”

”How long did it take you to come from there?”

”Tuk me right smart while; but the team broke down.”

”Confound it. Do you know what I think of you?”

”Nothin' thet ud spite my appyt.i.te.”