H’yo’, Luce!
LUCY BELLE (shortly, as she steps back into the room)
’Lo, Slim.
SLIM (entering, Back, and noting her ill-humor)
W’at’s de mattah?
LUCY BELLE (closing the door)
Oh, dat Jack an’ Lippy an’ Mule is allas skylarkin’ ’roun’ mah do’.
SLIM
Tryin’ ter git back at yo’?