I think of telling him that, but don't because he might not can take it

Source: 'Thomas' in Iris Dec., by Rebecca T. Godwin. Full Context: live happily ever after. Celia's Middleton, and even though she hung the same middle name on both her girls, they still got to drag that Jordan name along behind it. I bet she hopes they marry early. # How about leave that ham alone, Jimmy Lee. That's for tonight. # He's really rooting around in there now, talking ugly at me under his breath, too. Nerves are shot. There'll be plenty to eat at the house. I think of telling him that, but don't because he might not can take it. I sent over a ham and my carrot cake. Thought that was a good bit, considering we haven't seen Thomas and Celia and for over five years, not to do more than just speak, that is. # Almost sent a crab casserole, without thinking, I guess. That would've been funny. Celia'd probably never have known, her momma for somebody'll likely write the thank you's for her. But still. It would've been funny (from 'Thomas' in Iris Dec., by Rebecca T. Godwin.)