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THE FIRST ACT
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Joe

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?

Father McKee

Ain’t Tony my spirachool charge an’ responsibility?

Joe

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.

Father McKee

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

Joe

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.

Father McKee

I’m glad to hear it, Joe.

Joe

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