It doesnt make me especially happy, said Scarlett
and, bending,she kissed him carelessly.
And theydid not invite the Rhett Butlers to their
homes.
When I could walk,I had the only whole pair of
shoes.
Mother was dead and with her all the strength and
wisdom of theworld. They had begged forfavors and if it pleased her, she had
bestowed them. In fact, Im ill bred enough to be proud ofhaving a smart
wife.
To her surprise and indignation he laughed atMammys
statement about mules in horse harness.
And I am grateful, gratefulto Scarlett and to
Captain Butler.
Ah ain gwine leave Miss Ellens chile, an dar ain
noway in de worl ter mek me go. I know ifI could find it, Id be safe forever and
ever and never be cold orhungry again. All the ladies had beenbursting to discuss
Scarlett and Rhett but Melanies presenceprevented it. Elsings head jerked up and she
started toward the door.
But, being a mule, Isuppose Ill never get either
from her.
But these men were a taciturn lot, picking their
words carefully. Because I dont care to contribute to the support of
AshleyWilkes.
I ran through the mist and I ran but I couldntfind
it.
The ex-Confederate money has now become an honest
woman. Its my own affair whom I marry andhow often I marry. Ive seen so few people
who did notmelt at the sight of cash.
But why should you squall like ascalded cat? The
shops of New Orleans were so rich and exciting and shoppingwith Rhett was an
adventure. Rhett kept her too busy to think of Ashley often.
Not one cent for the store and not one centfor that
kindling factory of yours.
You can forget those thingsshe did for me, India,
but I cannot. Youve said often enough that you didnt mind whatpeople said about you.
Its Scarlett who sticks under my tail like acocklebur. Do it whenever you like, if
it makes you happy.
And a fringe of wooden scrollwork hanging from the
roof of theporch? She was pink with righteous anger, her gentle eyessnapping fire,
her nostrils quivering. She recklessly bought gifts for the family. The idea of
letting the Yankees have the use of yourmoney! These men had the same hard reckless
look Rhett wore. And silk stockings, adozen pairs and not a one had cotton tops! I
dunno for sure, said Grandpa, but it looks to me like Mellywon hands down on this
go-round. TheYankees might easily have thought him a member of the Klan if thewhole
truth had come out! Folks set a store by that niece of yours, Henry.
Turning quickly she frequently caught himwatching
her, an alert, eager, waiting look in his eyes.
He tried his best to save Tommy andit wasnt his
fault if he failed.