Bessie

Paw says ef yuh can’t support him in better style den dat, he’s gonna quit yuh cold.

Bill

W’at do yuh t’ink of dat, Slim? Ain’t it de limit? Ain’t dat de absoloot limit?

David

[Seizing Bill’s hand.]

What’s the matter, Santa Claus?

Bill

[Angrily.]

Aw, nuttin’!