It's a mighty sight better to have a little privy over a big hole than a big privy over a little hole. Joists make a good job. Beams cost a bit more, but they're worth it. Them boys is goin' to get in there in four and sixes, singin' and drinkin' and the like, and I want to tell you there's nothin' breaks up an Odd Fellows picnic quicker than a diggin' party. Beams, I say, every time, and rest secure.
Pitch roofs cost a little more, but some of out best people has lean-tos.
If he was tryin' to get under a pitch roof door he'd crack his head every time. Now, about her furnishin's. I can give you a nail or hook for the catalogue, and besides, a box for cobs. Won't cost you a bit more for the box and keeps peace in the family. And as long as we're on the furnishin's, I'll tell you about a technical point that was put to me the other day.