"Who hooks her up now, Bert?"
"She hires the dresser at the theatre."
"I could 'a' kep' on doin' it," said Freddy, with a sigh.
"Aw, now, kid, it's better for you here, gettin' educated an' all."
"I don't like it, Bert."
"You don't like it?"
"Naw."
"You don't like it! After all she done!"
"I hate this ole school. I wanna leave. You tell Florette."
"Aw, now, Freddy——"