[Enter Prof. Shreedy from Hudson's bedroom.]
Shr. [aside]. Begob, I have him now.
[Aside to Hud.] Mr. Hudson!
Hud. [turning]. What! The devil! Shreedy! What do you want here? [Takes him down to front.]
Shr. A little matter of business. Look here, cully, I want dat ten dollars you owe me for sparrin', dat's what I want. Better let me have it and not make a fuss before de ladies, see?
Burl. [aside, over screen]. Hurray, bind on Steve. Serves him right.
Hud. I haven't ten dollars, Shreedy. I haven't a cent. Now, do clear out, and I'll see you some other time about it.
Shr. Naw, some other time won't do.
Hud. I can't talk to you now before my family. It is bad enough to have them see you round here at all.
Shr. Dat's all right. Tell 'em I'm your chum. Just watch me do the nobby. [Smirks and waves his hat at ladies.]