twa'n't

But Betsey muttered an 'twitched away;' twa'n't like her, but they're dis'p'inted at every turn, I s'pose, an 'feel poor where they've got the same 's ever to do with.

In Dark New England Days 1996

'Twas then Cap'n Hosmer was going to give up this house, 'cause 'twa'n't no use a-keepin' it while they was off, but thet made me put my wits to work, and I planned a plan as I ain't seen fit to find no fault with to this day.

All Aboard A Story for Girls Fannie E. Newberry

"I thought I saw Colossus," answered the parson, with an anxious face; "I reckon 'twa'n't him, though."

Short Stories for English Courses Rosa Mary Redding [Editor] Mikels

But 'Lige said'"twa'n't right," and the men on the road, the patrons and even the president agreed with him, so the irate super gave the job up for the time being.

Danger Signals Remarkable, Exciting and Unique Examples of the Bravery, Daring and Stoicism in the Midst of Danger of Train Dispatchers and Railroad Engineers John A. Hill

When the trouble commenced in '77, old' Lige refused to take up a request for increase of pay, to headquarters; said the road could afford to keep us just where we were, which was more than some roads were doing, and "'twa'n't right" to ask for more.

Danger Signals Remarkable, Exciting and Unique Examples of the Bravery, Daring and Stoicism in the Midst of Danger of Train Dispatchers and Railroad Engineers John A. Hill

"I'd just give up if 'twa'n't for you and Marry," she returned wearily, crouching in a forlorn heap, with elbows on knees and chin in palms.

Joyce's Investments A Story for Girls Fannie E. Newberry

I told him 'twa'n't right, but he wouldn't listen, an' I couldn't help ye.

Dorothy Dainty's Gay Times Amy Brooks

` ` I know f'r a fact that a piece of property 'bout same size, right near, sold for less 'n eighty-five hundred,' twa'n't two years ago, and here you fellows are asking me twenty-four thousand dollars!

Babbitt 1922

"No 'twa'n't, Fannie; 'twas in 1881," complained Mr. Ebbitt.

Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man Sinclair Lewis 1918

"No 'twa'n't, Fannie; 'twas in 1881," complained Mr. Ebbitt.

Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man 1914