"Oke, Baby; what do you crave in the way of food?"
"Well, as for me—I'll have ham and eggs—what do you want, Ev?"
"The same, and lots of it."
"Now, look, you two—don't be all day," said Big Boy, as he went out the door, giving Evelyn a wink.
"Pearl—" said Evelyn, slowly, "Do you know what you're letting yourself in for?" as she sat down on the bed.
"Why—I don't get you, Ev, what do you mean?"
"Just this, Honey—I like you—you're a good kid, but don't be foolish—now don't think I'm trying to tell you your business, but you see I've been down here for a long time and I know this border—Oh, God, how well I know it."
"What are you driving at, Ev?"
"Honey, don't try to kid that guy—look here," said Evelyn, showing Pearl the hundred-dollar bill Big Boy had given her.
"What's it for, Ev?"