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I ain’t afraid to tell nobody the truth! [With suppressed emotion] It’s a lie I’d be afraid to tell—er to act! [She sees from his expression that he doesn’t understand her.] I b’lieve you know more about what started Andy’s tantrum ’n you purtend to!

Jude, you don’t think I picked a fuss ’ith Andy!

I dunno what I think! But I know Andy didn’t bear no grudge ag’in’ you!

The chances are he wouldn’t ha’ told you if he had!

An’ I wouldn’t tell you—if you did ask me!

Why wouldn’t you?

’Cause Andy’s my brother! That’s reason enough, ain’t it?

But I’m the man that’s a-goin’ to marry you!