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Sure it’s his wife’s place. But suppose this weddin’ don’t turn out so good? Are you goin’ to look out for him?

Ain’t Tony my spirachool charge an’ responsibility?

All right! An’ I ain’t so sure you’re goin’ to have much trouble, either. Amy looks to me like a fair to middlin’ smart kid an’ she knows what she’s in for, too.

You seem to be well informed, Joe! Do you happen to know the lady?

I ain’t never laid eyes on her. [Then the implication percolates.] Oh, I may go chasin’ women plenty, but I don’t chase Tony’s wife, see? An’ I ain’t fixin’ to, neither. Just get that straight.

I’m glad to hear it, Joe.

But I happen to know about her. Didn’t I have to write all Tony’s letters for him? You wouldn’t ex-