Mary an' a' Martha's jus' gone along,
Mary an' a' Martha's jus' gone along,
Ring dem charmin' bells."
As she finishes the rhyme she runs out into the hall. Mrs. Beeler begins again to read her Testament. The old negro approaches Mrs. Beeler and Rhoda, and speaks mysteriously.
Uncle Abe.
That thah chil' she's talkin' sense. They's sumpin' ain't right about dis hyah house.
Mrs. Beeler.
Not right? What do you mean?
Uncle Abe.
Shakes his head dubiously.