Graef. For several reasons. First you must hear my story in the morning. Then learn how well your husband is trying to keep his oath in regard to injuring your relatives, and, lastly, you may be needed as a witness against him. You are safe in this house and no one will know of your presence.
Mrs. D. Why, what has he done?
Graef. You shall hear in the morning. Sufficient is it for you to know he's the blackest-hearted villain that ever went unhung. Come, let us find the landlady and see about lodgings for you. Come, Nellie.
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Scene 3.—Street in 1st grooves.
Enter Pete, L. 1 E., with lighted lantern, followed by Billy carrying a spade over left shoulder.
Pete. Now, if yo's 'fraid, say so, an' I'll git one ob de boys to go along.
Billy. I'm not a bit afeared. But it's so dark. Are you sure we'll get any money?
Pete. Ob course. Didn't I tell yo' I dreamed last night whar dar was more dan free hundred potsfull hid?
Billy. Yes, I know you did, but do you think the folks who own it will let us have it?