"Well now," said Diana, running to the window, "I should like to knowwhat Biah Carter is coming here about."
"0h, Biah's been somewhat kind to us in this sickness," exclaimed Mrs. Pitkin, asBiah's feet resounded on the scraper.
"Good evenin', Deacon," exclaimed Biah, entering, "Good evenin', Mrs. Pitkin.Sarvant, ma'am," to Diana--"how ye all gettin' on?"