Dey t’ought it was just blastin’ in de subway!

Bill

Wouldn’t be surprised if dey did. Sounded like it.

Slim

Now keep yer eyes open!

[He crosses stealthily to the tree, and deposits his box of candy at its foot. It is a large box tied up with red ribbon. It is very conspicuous.]

Dere!

Bill

Yer sure it ain’t gonna hoit de kid, Slim?

Slim