[The boy comes closer, staring eagerly into his mother's face.]
Nancy
Come closer, my boy——
[Abe kneels at her feet.]
Tom
I'm a feared of this, Nancy—you better let me git a hot rock and wrap it up for your feet.
Nancy
Yes, Tom—and bring me the Bible. I want Abe to read to me.
[Tom goes into the cabin worried over her.]
Abe