Dat’s w’at I means. (With a significant smile.) Ef I been yo’ real budigee, I sho’ nevah make yo’ wuk like yo’ is!

LUCY BELLE (derisively)

LUCY BELLE

No! Yo’d make me wuk like a dog.

CHICK

CHICK

Not on yo’ life!

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LUCY BELLE

LUCY BELLE

Make me git out an hussle while yo’ lays home an’ guzzle gin.

(They both laugh explosively. Lucy Belle unbends somewhat.)

CHICK (surveying her critically)

CHICK

Yo’ gittin’ ole, Luce—

LUCY BELLE (sharply)

LUCY BELLE

So is yo’! Look at dat damned ole haid ob yo’s. Noder yeah an’ yo’ won’ have a hair lef’.

CHICK (gives an explosive laugh, and runs a hand over his head)

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