Mr. Pentland, I need help. I've come to teach school in Cutter Gap. I thought someone would meet me at the station yesterday, but nobody did. So I'm trying to find a way to get out to the Cove. But ain't nobody been in or out the Cove since a couple days.
Snow's too deep.
That's why I was gettin' my boots on. Have to go. Letters are pilin' up something fearful. He looked astonished at my question. In fine weather, shorely.