looks anywhere this side of the country.

ELIZABETH. She's right enough in the clothing of her, but 'twould be
better if her looks did match the garments more. Come, Millie, can't
you appear pleasanter like on your wedding day?

MILLIE. I'm very thirsty, Mother. Could I have a drink of water
before we set out?

ELIZABETH. And what next, I should like to know?

MILLIE. 'Tis only a drink of water that I'm asking for.

DANIEL. Well, that's reasonable, Mother, bain't it?

ELIZABETH. Run along and get some for your cousin, May. [MAY runs
out of the room.

DANIEL. Come you here, Andrew, did you ever see a wench to beat ourn
in looks, I say?

ANDREW. [Who has remained near ANNET without moving.] 'Tis very
fine that Millie's looking.

DANIEL. Fine, I should think 'twas. You was a fine looking wench,
Mother, the day I took you to church, but 'tis my belief that Millie
have beat you in the appearance of her same as the roan heifer did
beat th' old cow when the both was took along to market. Ah, and did
fetch very near the double of what I gived for the dam.