Beeler.

To blame? To blame for what?

Martha.

For him a-peterin' out.

Beeler.

What's she got to do with it?

Martha.

Maybe she ain't got nothin' to do with it, and maybe she's got a whole lot.

Beeler.

Marthy, I don't want it to get out, but you're a plum' luny sentimental old maid fool!