(Sam nods. She goes out, Left. Sam moves slowly and thoughtfully about the room. Presently a loud knock sounds on the door, Back. As he nears it, it opens and Lizzie Gibbs rushes in.)
LIZZIE (halting abruptly)
Sam!
SAM
W’at in hell is yo’ doin’ yere?
LIZZIE
Well—Sam! So—so yo’s out again! Mah soul, but I’se damn glad ter see yo!
SAM
W’at d’yo’ wan’? D’yo’ yere me?
LIZZIE (ingratiatingly)