SAM

Took up wid de wust niggah in de worl’—!

LUCY BELLE

I—I could’n’ help it—’deed I could’n’!

SAM

Swo’ I nevah touch anathin’ or anabody dat he lay a fingah on.

LUCY BELLE

Dat’s de reason I ain’ said nuffin’.

SAM (bitterly)