Page:Hell-Bent fer Heaven (Hughes 1924).pdf/119

Rh time a-gittin’ things settled with Jude’s paw. An’ I couldn’t ha’ picked a better time. If he makes any objection, I’ll have the ups on him while she’s water-bound!

I dunno’s water ’ld help you keep me here ef I didn’t want to stay!

[Laughs]

Well, anyway, I’ll tell your folks not to expect you tell you git thar. Are you ready, Andy?

You bet your boots I am! I’m ready fer anything—hell er high water!

[Glances at the sky]

It looks like we might have a little o’ both afore long! [Calls back] I’ll be back fer supper if nothin’ happens!

[He goes out with ''follows them to the door and looks after them anxiously. Pause''.]

[Goes to the door and stands by ]

I wouldn’t worry! If any harm’s a-goin’ to come to ’em, worryin’ won’t stop it!