About Peter St. John: Peter St. John was an American poet and schoolteacher from Norwalk, CT who supported the Patriot cause during the American Revolution.
Yes, it would really mean something to be kissed by Jenno.
The subject of kissing seemed to be an awkward one. Better keep quiet about it in future. What was obviously important, was to kiss; not talk about it.
It 'appens to be true. An' if'n yew want ter stay moi friend, yew'd best 'old yer turpitudinous twaddle of a tongue an' listen fer once.
You cackle a lot, but don't lay any eggs.
We're going to have a woman lodger.’ ‘Cripes,’ said Jenno. ‘That'll cramp yer style a bit.