See yo’ some mo’, Sam.

(Sam nods glumly and grunts. Chick goes out, Back.)

SAM (sharply)

W’at he doin’ ’roun’ yere—?

LUCY BELLE

Jes’—jes’ drap in ter say “howdy”.

SAM

Don’ wan’ nobody like him hangin’ ’roun’.

LUCY BELLE

He—he’s an ole frien’-a mine.