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 He's got such common sense an' that, he'd tip me what to say. But I'm not nervous, not a bit; I'll do it my own way. …

I seen her by the sassafras, the sun was on her hair; An' I don't know what come to me to see her standin' there. I never even lifts my hat, I never says "Good day" To her that should be treated in a reel respectful way.

I only know the girl I want is standin' smilin' there Right underneath the sassafras. I never thought I'd dare, But I holds out my arms to her, an' says, as I come near— Not one word of that speech of mine—but, "Oh, you pretty dear !"

It was enough. Lord save a man! It's simple if he knew. There's one way with a woman if she loves you good an' true. Next moment she is in my arms; an' me ? I don't know where. If Heaven can compare with it I won't fret much up there.

"Why, Mister Jim," she says to me. "You're very bold," says she. "Yes, miss," I says. Then she looks up—an' that's the end of me. … "O man!" she cries. "O modest man, if you go on like this—" But I interrupt a lady, an' I do it with a kiss.