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'Fore I thought, says I, ''Tis all worn out, Betsey,' says I; 'why on airth don't ye git somebody to git some o' your own wood an 'season it well so' twon't warp, same's mine done, an 'build ye a new one?'
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No, 'twon't but one building, one school building.
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So even if someone comes in an 'changes the stuff they can see,' twon't affect the outcome.
Born To Run Lackey, Mercedes 1992
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"You can leave the dish when you come back -- if you think o 'it," she said, "and if ye don't, 'twon't matter much."
Guns and Snowshoes Or, the Winter Outing of the Young Hunters Ralph Bonehill
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I'd quit 'em for it myself, afford it or not, only 'twon't do you no good.'
Continental Monthly , Vol. 6, No. 1, July, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. Various
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Ye mustn't talk 'bout killin 'down in dese workin's, cause' twon't be 'lowed.
Derrick Sterling A Story of the Mines Kirk Monroe
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You let Lizzy stay, if she wants to; 'twon't hurt her; when folks want to sulk, I generally let
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859 Various
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Wooden legs must be humoured a bit, Sir; 'twon't do to expect too much of 'em just at first, you see.
Austin and His Friends Frederic H. Balfour
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He say 'All go, an' if dey cotch you 'twon't be no wuss dan to go to de trader, and if I can do any way to help you I will, for I feels sorry for you.'
A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences Laura S. Haviland
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Lord bless ye, Mr. Kirke, it's broke down -- 'twon't be har fur an hour -- I knows.
The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Various
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