"It's like the smut in the wheat, Mrs. Pipkin, or the d'sease in the 'tatoes;--it has to be put up with, I suppose. Is she very partial, ma'am, to that young baro-nite?" This question was asked of Mrs. Hurtle.
"Just a fancy for the time, Mr. Crumb," said the lady.

"It's like the smut in the wheat, Mrs. Pipkin - it has to be put up with. Is she very partial, ma'am, to that young baro-nite?" This question was asked of Mrs. Hurtle.
"Just a passing fancy, Mr. Crumb," said the lady.
