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Don’t you worry about that! They ain’t a-goin’ to be no trouble. I jist wanted to find out whar you stood, in case they wus. But you jist leave all that to me. Nuthin’ ain’t a-goin’ to happen to Andy ner nobody else.

[ and are seen coming toward the front door.  and  separate.  turns away toward the kitchen to hide her tears.]

Sid, me and Matt— [Sees and hesitates.] Step out here a minute, Sid.

Is it about Andy?

Yeh,

Well, you can talk afore Jude. Me an’ her’s decided to git married.

Well, I’m glad o’ that!

Mebbe it ’ll help to keep the peace.