By George,
it's next to nothin'; let me see: four times $1.44--4 times 4 are
16. 6 and carry 1; 4 times 4 are 16 and 1 are 17; 4 times 1 are 4
and 1 are 5--576, that is $5.76, and $3.00--$8.76--and next year
less--then lesser, and then I'll be a makin' right straight along--
won't Melindy Jane be astonished." A dashing turnout for the nonce
arrested Mr. Spriggins' attention, and as he gazed at the richly
caprisoned steeds, and fair occupants, exultingly exclaimed, "Yes,
ye think yer a mighty fine crowd, but there's not one I'd swop for
Melindy Jane."
And Mr. Spriggins had not changed his opinion when, at the appointed
hour, next morning, his good-natured face wreathed in smiles, made
its appearance before the official, hailing all with delight, and
full of conversation of the most animated style.
The entrance of the medical examiner now claimed attention, and when
the said Mr. Spriggins had passed the fiery ordeal his delight knew
no bounds.
"What did I tell you--sound as a bell--no kinsumption among the
Sprigginses."
This and corresponding remarks fell from the lips of Moses as the
papers were being filled. Silence was the order for a few moments
when our friend rising quickly to his feet exclaimed:
"But, hold on, here's sumthin' I've not seen afore.
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