POCHER (taking a step or two toward the door)

Kain’t stan’ it yere no longer.

LUCY BELLE

Gimme anoder chanct.

POCHER (pausing)

Warn yo’ ha’f er dozen times.

LUCY BELLE

I know—I know—

POCHER (proceeding toward the door)

Mus’ live in peace—an’ de presence ob de sparit ob de Lawd!