aw-shucks

But he operates in a mode as old as American letters—aw-shucks credulity mixed with an observant intelligence.

The spelling is conformed to that of the preceding poems; the alterations though numerous are slight; as y for i, au for aw, &c.

But Jim scoffed at this statement, declaring that hay kept as long as Skyrie had been closed wouldn't be "wuth shucks."

"Aw, shut up," said Big Sid with a disgusted glance over his thick shoulder.

The dance began; the performers furnished their own music; each rolled out a deep aw aw aw under his visor.

Accordingly we were conducted thither and put to bed upon a pile of corn-shucks high up under the roof.