Pearl

Oh, that’s too bad, but it’s good to see you, and let’s see the baby.

Sapphie

[Drawing back with the swathed and veiled child.] Not yet.

Pearl

Oh, he’s asleep, of course.

Sapphie

[Pointing to doorway through which Granny passed.] Shut the door.

Pearl

[Obeying wonderingly.] Well, hit do look good to see you ergin, Sapphie. Hit don’t seem like er yeah now sence you lef’ home. Does youah husband tek you to pictuh shows?