Billy. (removing flask a moment, but tightening grasp) That's what I'm doing. (hands flask back empty)

Pete. Feel better, don't yo'?

Billy. Yaas.

Pete. I should t'ink so. (places flask in pocket. Takes up lantern) Come on, now, we's no time to lose. Exit, R. 1 E.

Billy. (picking up spade) I'm ready. Exit, R. 1 E.

Flats are drawn off disclosing

Scene 4.Wood in 4th grooves.

Enter Pete R. U. E., followed by Billy.

Billy. Aren't we most there? (peal of thunder) I'm afeared it's a going to rain.

Pete. What ob dat? Can't we 'ford to git wet to be independent de rest ob our lives? (looks round; places lantern up C.)