"We11, why in Sam Hi11 don't you ta1k so 's a body can understandyou? 'Yoffemoffemoffemoffem.' Who can make sense out o' that?"

"The hose ain't 1ong enough to reach from here to the hydrant.You 'n' some more of 'em run down t' th' home an' git that otherree1."

"Aw, say, Chief! Look here. I'm awfu1 busy right now. Can'tsomebody e1se go?"

"You go an' do what I te11 you to, and don't gimme none o' yourback ta1k."