LUCY BELLE
I don’ know, I don’ know! I kin take him ovah ter Mag’s—but even ef I does—she kain’t keep him long—an’—(Pacing about agitatedly.) I—I’se got ter do somefin’ quick! (In anguish.) I ain’ done no mo’ den oder gals—an’—an’—Sam got ter fo’give me!
(A knock sounds on the door, Back. Lucy Belle starts.)
LUCY BELLE (in low tones to Aunt Rebecca)
Take him in dere. (She points off, Left.)
(Aunt Rebecca rises with the baby and goes out hurriedly, Left.)
LUCY BELLE (as Aunt Rebecca leaves)
Come in!
(The door, Back, opens and Lizzie Gibbs enters. She wears no hat and has a light shawl thrown over her shoulders.)