SAM

I ain’ studyin’ ’bout no gal dat fights—an’ raises hell—

LIZZIE

I know—sometimes I uster—w’en I got mad—But I nevah meant no harm, Sam-boy—

SAM

How ’bout dat time ovah at yo’ sistah’s?

LIZZIE (penitently)

I know, I know—(Lays a hand on his arm.) Fo’give me, Sam—! ’Deed I did’n’ mean nuffin’ den!

SAM (drawing away from her)