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"Come on, James, 'ere 'e be--come for'ard, James, like a man"

Thus adjured, another individual appeared: a so individual, with colorless hair and eyes, one

who seey, as it were, froer that

touched the strawlike hair in salutation

"Marnin', Peter!" said Old Amos, "this yere is Dutton"

"How do you do?" said I, acknowledging the introduction, "and

what can I do for Mr Dutton?" The latter, instead of replying,

took out a vivid belcher handkerchief, and apologetically mopped

his face

"Speak up, James Dutton," said Old Amos

"Lord!" exclaimed Dutton, "Lord! I du be that 'ot!--you speak

for I, Aan Old Amos, not ill-pleased, "this 'ere Dutton wants

to ax 'ee a question, 'e du, Peter"

"I shall be glad to answer it, if I can," I returned

"You 'ear that?--well, ax your question, James Dutton," coan Dutton, positively reeking apology, "I

du be that on-coreat unction, "it's 'is

pigs!"