I don't know nothin' about that; I can't say nothin' about that.
MOTES
I'm just waiting to get hold of positive proof. That, man had better be careful where I'm concerned—he and his bosom friend, Dr. Fleischer. The latter more especially. If I just wanted to say it—one word and that man would be under lock and key.
[From the beginning of his speech on he has gradually withdrawn and speaks the last words from without.
MRS. WOLFF
I suppose the men got to quarrelin' again?
MRS. MOTES
[Apparently confidential.] There's no jesting with my husband. If he determines on anything, he doesn't let go till it's done. And he stands very well with the justice.—But how about the eggs and the bread?
MRS. WOLFF
[Reluctantly.] Well, I happen to have five eggs lyin' here. An' a piece o' bread. [MRS. MOTES puts the eggs and the half of a loaf into her basket.] Are you satisfied now?