Dor. I accept upon the spot. Be good to him, Polly; he deserves it.
Bijah. That she will. I can trust her for that.
(Enter Pete, C.)
Pete. O Massa Colonel, such a time; it's jest orful. Massa Newcomb he jests rants and tears like a house afire. Down in de hall am two gennlemen a-talking to him right smart. Shall I ax 'em up?
Col. No, Pete. They will settle it amongst themselves. Do you remember what I promised you? That when the war was over I would help you find your mammy.
Pete. 'Deed, Massa Colonel, I 'members, but 'specs der ain't no great hurry for dat. Yer's been so good to me, an' de missis, too. I should jes lub to stay wid you. Please massa, don't send me away. (Pete wipes eyes on sleeve.)
Col. No; no fear of that. As long as you are a good boy, you shall stay with me. I shall not forget what you did for me.
Pete. Please, massa, I done de bes I knows.
Col. We all know that, and when your mammy does find you, she will be proud of her boy. And now, Pete, for the sake of the good old times in camp, give us one of your songs.