Fred S. Lincoln, An Indiana Girl — Chapter 18 (1901)
“ Then there was the Widow Martin—good, generous and sympathetic—bidding for his friendship through her kindly interest. The friendship of men had hitherto been a rare blessing with him, but the friendship of a woman had never occurred to him as being within the range of possibilities. ”
Fred S. Lincoln, An Indiana Girl — Chapter 18 (1901)
“ Kent soon learned of his gratitude and faithfulness, and by degrees, as his own time was consumed by the cares that Virgie had relinquished, he gave Landy the custodianship of Snellins.Early in his experience Landy found his pity becoming secondary to his interest in the charge, and when Kent finally permitted him the freedom of the demented man's quarters he was overjoyed. In the evenings, when Martin was busy with domestic affairs, and the parson with things literary, he slipped away to converse with Snellins. ”
Fred S. Lincoln, An Indiana Girl — Chapter 18 (1901)
“ Once Kent found him in the swing of a long argument on the advantages of working early and late in the summer to prepare for winter.Snellins sat in his chair radiant and seemingly filled with delight. His hands fitted over his knees much as Landy's were, and Lady sat directly in front of him talking earnestly."I say—men must work sometimes, Snellins, Snellins. Did you get that, Snellins?" he said, each time repeating the name sharply. "And it 'd better be summer than winter. Eh! Snellins, Snellins. Did you get that, Snellins?" ”
