Did’n’ hardly ’spec’ yo’ ternight.
SAM
Shower come up an’ we quits early.
LUCY BELLE
Gawd bless yo’—! (Casting about for something to relieve the constraint of the situation somewhat, she spies his hat, grabs it and begins to industriously dust it off with her sleeve.) Mus’-a been playin’ football wid dis ole hat.
SAM (with a contemptuous glance at Chick)
I’se been doin’ a man’s wuk.
LUCY BELLE (with a forced, nervous laugh)
Been standin’ on yo’ haid!
CHICK (doing a light clog dance toward the door, Back)