Anne Tastemain

Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus stories

« Once 'pon a time, » said Uncle Remus to the little boy.
« But when was once upon a time ? », the child interrupted to ask.
The old man smiled.
« I speck 'twuz one time er two times, er maybe a time an' a half. Well, 'twuz 'long in dem days Once 'pon a time, » he resumed.