CRILLY
Well, Albert. What's the news in the town, Albert?
ALBERT
They say that you've backed a bill for Covey.
CRILLY
If your mother hears that kind of talk she'll be vexed, Albert.
ALBERT
But did you back the bill?
CRILLY For Heaven's sake, let me alone, Albert. Yes, I backed the bill.
ALBERT
How much?
CRILLY
You'll hear all about it from your mother.
ALBERT
They say the bill was for three hundred.
CRILLY
It was three or thereabouts.
ALBERT 'Pon my word, father, the mother will have to take out a mandamus against you.