Nuffin’ doin’—!

(A loud knock sounds on the door, Back. Lucy Belle jumps up and stands listening.)

CHICK (in a low voice)

Who dat—?

LUCY BELLE (shaking her head)

Don’ know.

(The person outside kicks the door violently. An expression of dire apprehension comes into Lucy Belle’s face. She swings about, points at the door, Left, and speaks in peremptory tones.)

LUCY BELLE

Git in dere a minute.