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They come from above.

[Cowering]

Who is it you got orders to ha’nt?

You!

[Recoiling hysterically]

I didn’t do it! I swear on the Bible I didn’t!

[Takes a step toward him]

If you didn’t, who did? I’m a-goin’ to ha’nt you till I find out.

[Beside himself with fear]

Then I’ll tell you who done it! It ’us Him—up yonder !

God?

[Nods his head in speechless awe]