AUNT REBECCA (exclaiming)

Lan’ sake, chile! It ain’ takin’ yo’ long.

LUCY BELLE

Don’ see me wastin’ no time on a night like dis. (Giving Slim a stony stare.) ’Lo, Slim. (She drops the basket near the door, and removes her hat and coat.)

SLIM (jumping up and going to her quickly)

Luce—!

LUCY BELLE

W’at—?

SLIM

Sam’s yere!