Betty Maw’s dead. Elly Elly Yer Paw ud oughta told you, then. Betty Betty He’s asleep. (The three smile at this. Lloyd and Betty begin to feel more at ease.) This is the first time I been out s’ early. I didn’t know it wuz cold. Now I know. ’Fore it gits sun-up it’s li’ble to be. Even after sun-up it’s apt to be cold here in the woods, ain’t it? Lloyd Betty Butch (suddenly) Butch Elly! Ain’t you got a coat you could let her borry? Elly (surprised) Elly Why, yes, I got a coat. (To Betty.) I’ll lend you one. Betty Betty Betty No’m, you mustn’t. I’m obliged to you, but I doan need it.
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