Sam, mah budigee baby, mah ole Sam-boy baby! Ain’ nuffin’ on Gawd’s earf I would’n’ do fo’ yo’! (Earnestly, as she stares up into his face.) Yo’ an’ me’s gwine ter Baltimo’ right ’way quick—ain’ we?
(Sam nods)
SAM (fondly)
Honey-baby! Honey-baby!
(Aunt Rebecca rushes in excitedly, Back.)
AUNT REBECCA
Lucy Belle! Mah Gawd! Lucy Belle! Is yo’ crazy? Dey fish him out—de baby! Oh, mah Gawd!
(Lucy Belle gives a stifled cry and breaks away from Sam.)
SAM