Howdy, chile—howdy! Ain’ yo’ wukkin’ terday?

LUCY BELLE

Sho’! Jes’ home fo’ a lil’ while. Gwine back d’rectly.

POCHER (with stern resentment)

Dem boys skylarkin’ agin las’ night—!

LUCY BELLE

Gawd sakes—!

POCHER

Put salt on de do’step—!

LUCY BELLE