Sam. Yes, sir, I spec I is.
Walk. Open your mouth and let me see your teeth. I allers judge a nigger’s age by his teeth, same as I dose a hoss. Ah! pretty good set of grinders. Have you got a good appetite?
Sam. Yes, sir.
Walk. Can you eat your allowance?
Sam. Yes, sir, when I can get it.
Walk. Get out on the floor and dance; I want to see if you are supple.
Sam. I don’t like to dance; I is got religion.
Walk. Oh, ho! you’ve got religion, have you? That’s so much the better. I likes to deal in the gospel. I think he’ll suit me. Now, mer gal, what’s your name?
Sally. I is Big Sally, sir.
Walk. How old are you, Sally?