"Yo' made a remark, sir, on my impudence' but I were taught that it was manners to say either 'yes' or 'no,' when I were axed a civil question. I should be thankfu' to yo' if yo'd give me work. Hamper will speak to my being a good hand."

'Yo' made a remark, sir, on my impudence: but I were taught that it was manners to say either "yes" or "no," when axed a civil question. I should be thankfu' to yo' if yo'd give me work. Hamper will speak to my being a good hand.'
