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A miracle! here's our own hands against our onliest hearts. Come, I reckon I’ll marry you; but, after a seein’ you in this light, it’ll be cause I feel sorry fer ye.
VIOLET
to ya ifin front o'
BUBBA
Stop right thar. Now you be a givin’ me a kiss, afore I change my mind.
I don’t know whut to say; Bubba Washburn, a married man?
BUBBA
today? No:I knowdknow'd I done the constitution oo' marriage, but
ABNER
in front oo' my new
BUBBA
Come, come, we are friends: Let’s say our vows so’s we kin commence to the dancin’.

SCENE V. A room in JEDEDIAH'S house.ACT 5. Scene 5. Front of Jedediah's House
Enter JEDEDIAH, ALVIN, BUBBA, VIOLET, BEULAH, SALLY ANN, Preachin’ Bill, and DAISY
PREACHIN’ BILL
Can I ast you fer a favor, Preachin’ Bill?
PREACHIN’ BILL
WhatcuWhatchu a talkin’
BUBBA
To tie me up, or untie me; one o them.Mr. JEDEDIAH, sir, truth is, good sir, that yer niece regards me with an eye of favor.
Yeah, and you can be a thankin’ me and Abner, and the Cap’n fer that later?
BUBBA
sense to me:But,me: But, my will, you, If’n oo' course that’s
JEDEDIAH
Welcome to the famly, nephew!
Exit ALVIN
JETHRO
that face oo' yorn looks
ABNER
some sign oo' weddin’ bells
BUBBA
whut I’ma a gonna be
ABNER
Look, yonder come the ladies.
Re-enter ALVIN, with the Ladies masked
Which is one oo' you is
ALVIN
This same is she, and I do give her to ye.
Why, then she's mine. Sweet, young miss, let me see your face.
JEDEDIAH
marry her ifin front oo' this here
ABNER
Give me your hand: I am your husband if’n you’ll a be a havin’ me.
All you folks look mighty flabbergasted; I’ll be explainin’ everthang after the weddin’ so don’t fret.I’ll tell you of fair Daisy’s death and how she now live’s again, but first let’s be a makin’ it official twixed Abner and Daisy.
BUBBA
a secont, severbody.everbody. Which one oo' you ladies
VIOLET
[Unmasking] I answer to that name. Is there somethin’ you’re a wantin’ with me?
The truth bein’, no; no more than reason.
VIOLET
then my cousin Beulahcousin, Beulah, and Sally Ann have done been
BUBBA
They swore that you was almost sick fer me.
A miracle! here's our own hands against our onliest hearts. Come, I reckon I’ll marry you; but, after a seein’ you in this light, it’ll be cause I feel sorry fer ye.
VIOLET
if front oo' yor friends,
BUBBA
Stop right thar. Now you be a givin’ me a kiss, afore I change my mind.

ACT 5. SCENE III. Cemetary.
Enter JETHRO, ABNER, Elvis, and others
ABNER
Is this the monument of JEDEDIAH?
Elvis
It must be, Abner. I seen his name over thar.
ABNER
[Reading out of a scroll] Done to death by slanderous tongues was the Daisy that here lies: Death, done mistook her with no wrongs, gives her fame which never dies.So the life that died with shame, lives in death with glorious fame.Hang you there upon the tomb, praising her outside this room. Now, music, sound, and sang yer solemn hymn.
SONG. Pardon, goddess of the night,Those that slew thy virgin knight; For the which, with songs of woe, Round about her tomb they go.Midnight, assist our moan;Help us to sigh and groan, Heavily, heavily: , yawn and yield your dead,Till death be uttered, Heavily, heavily.
ABNER
Daisy, I’ll be a goin’ now, I cain’t tell ye’ how sorry I am. I’ll be a hopin’ that you’ll forgive me fer whut I done. I’ll be a commin’ back to speak atcha perty often.
JETHRO
Good night neighbors; put your torches out: We’ve done whut Jedediah hast done ast of us. Now, we’ll be a seein’ ya’ll tomorry at the weddin’.
Thanks fer a comin’.
ABNER
Good night, may God be a blessin’ you all.
JETHRO
Come on Abner, let’s be a gittin’ us a little rest, fer we’ll be a needin’ to be at Jedediah’s about midmornin’. Tomorry night, look’s like you’ll be a married man.
ABNER
I don’t know about you, Jethro, but I ain’t a never seen nuthin’ like whut’s done happent.
Exit
ACT 5. SCENE III. Back of Jedediah's House.
Sings

5. SCENE III. Back of Jedediah's House.
Sings
The god of love…….What sits above………And knows me,II. Cemetary.
Enter JETHRO, ABNER, Elvis, and knows me,How pitifulothers
ABNER
Is this the monument of JEDEDIAH?
Elvis
It must be, Abner. I deserve,--You, know. I never coult write good words. I’ma wantin’ ta writeseen his name over thar.
ABNER
[Reading out of a song or a poemscroll] Done to my onliest sweetie, Violet, but I just cain’t gitdeath by slanderous tongues was the right words. I’d shore be a wantin’ it to rhyme, but my words is just intolerable. About the onliest thang I kin rhymeDaisy that here lies: Death, done mistook her with “lady” is “baby.” Anno wrongs, gives her fame which never dies.So the onliest thang I kin rhymelife that died with “school” is “fool.” Why I’ll never be a one of them fancy shmancy talkin’ song writers.
Enter VIOLET
Violet, did yuins a come just cause I called fer ye?
VIOLET
Yes sir, and I’ll be a leavin’ ya whenshame, lives in death with glorious fame.Hang you saythere upon the word.
BUBBA
Well then. I hope you’ll be a stayin’ whilest we talk about some otomb, praising her outside this room. Now, music, sound, and sang yer solemn hymn.
SONG. Pardon, goddess of the strange problems we got!
VIOLET
Bubba, I feel so lost. What do you reckon’s gonna happen atwix you and Abner, now’snight,Those that you done challenged him?
BUBBA
Well, up till now, just fowl words. We ain’t a hurt each other yet. Don’t worry; why don’t you just be a givin’ me a little kiss and not be a worryin’ soslew thy virgin knight; For the which, with songs of woe, Round about men concerns.
VIOLET
Foul words is but foul wind,her tomb they go.Midnight, assist our moan;Help us to sigh and foul wind is but foul breath,groan, Heavily, heavily: , yawn and foul breath ain’t a tolerable; so I’ma thankin’yield your dead,Till death be uttered, Heavily, heavily.
ABNER
Daisy, I’ll be a leavin’ you unkissed.
BUBBA
Alright, alright, I’llgoin’ now, I cain’t tell you everthang. The truth is, Abner undergoes my challenge; an’ if’nye’ how sorry I ain’t a hearin’ from him perty soon,am. I’ll have to publicly declare himbe a “coward” and you know whuthopin’ that means. But enuff o that. Tell me,you’ll forgive me fer which o my bad parts did ju fall in love with my first?
VIOLET
Wellwhut I reckon I probly fell in love with all o them pathetic parts at first glance. But for whichdone. I’ll be a commin’ back to speak atcha perty often.
JETHRO
Good night neighbors; put your torches out: We’ve done whut Jedediah hast done ast of my good parts did you suffer to first fall in love with me?
BUBBA
Suffer love! Well that’s about right! I do suffer love indeed, for I love you against my will.You and I are too smart tous. Now, we’ll be a wooin’ peaceable like. Now let meseein’ ya’ll tomorry at the weddin’.
Thanks fer a comin’.
ABNER
Good night, may God be a askin’ you, how’s yer cousin, poor Ms. Daisy?
VIOLET
Very ill.
BUBBA
And how ‘erblessin’ you all.
JETHRO
Come on Abner, let’s be a doin’ ?
VIOLET
Very ill too.
BUBBA
Serve God, love me and mend. Hold on, heregittin’ us a comes Sally Ann she’slittle rest, fer we’ll be a lookin’ pert near excited.
Enter SALLY ANN
SALLY ANN
Come quick Miss Violet. It’s been proved that Miss Daisy hast been falsely accused, Jethro and Abner mightily abused, and Butch is appearin’needin’ to be ta blame fer the whole dad burned thang.Will you come? Right now!
VIOLET : Come with me Bubba.
BUBBA : I will live in yer heart, die in yer lap, and be buried in yer eyes; and most important, “I’llat Jedediah’s about midmornin’. Tomorry night, look’s like you’ll be a goin’ with ye to yer uncle's.married man.
ABNER
I don’t know about you, Jethro, but I ain’t a never seen nuthin’ like whut’s done happent.
Exit

ABNER
I don’t know about you, Jethro, but I ain’t a never seen nuthin’ like whut’s done happent.
Exit
ACT 5. SCENE III. Back of Jedediah's House.
Sings
The god of love…….What sits above………And knows me, and knows me,How pitiful I deserve,--You, know. I never coult write good words. I’ma wantin’ ta write a song or a poem to my onliest sweetie, Violet, but I just cain’t git the right words. I’d shore be a wantin’ it to rhyme, but my words is just intolerable. About the onliest thang I kin rhyme with “lady” is “baby.” An the onliest thang I kin rhyme with “school” is “fool.” Why I’ll never be a one of them fancy shmancy talkin’ song writers.
Enter VIOLET
Violet, did yuins a come just cause I called fer ye?
VIOLET
Yes sir, and I’ll be a leavin’ ya when you say the word.
BUBBA
Well then. I hope you’ll be a stayin’ whilest we talk about some o the strange problems we got!
VIOLET
Bubba, I feel so lost. What do you reckon’s gonna happen atwix you and Abner, now’s that you done challenged him?
BUBBA
Well, up till now, just fowl words. We ain’t a hurt each other yet. Don’t worry; why don’t you just be a givin’ me a little kiss and not be a worryin’ so about men concerns.
VIOLET
Foul words is but foul wind, and foul wind is but foul breath, and foul breath ain’t a tolerable; so I’ma thankin’ I’ll be a leavin’ you unkissed.
BUBBA
Alright, alright, I’ll tell you everthang. The truth is, Abner undergoes my challenge; an’ if’n I ain’t a hearin’ from him perty soon, I’ll have to publicly declare him a “coward” and you know whut that means. But enuff o that. Tell me, fer which o my bad parts did ju fall in love with my first?
VIOLET
Well I reckon I probly fell in love with all o them pathetic parts at first glance. But for which of my good parts did you suffer to first fall in love with me?
BUBBA
Suffer love! Well that’s about right! I do suffer love indeed, for I love you against my will.You and I are too smart to be a wooin’ peaceable like. Now let me be a askin’ you, how’s yer cousin, poor Ms. Daisy?
VIOLET
Very ill.
BUBBA
And how ‘er you a doin’ ?
VIOLET
Very ill too.
BUBBA
Serve God, love me and mend. Hold on, here a comes Sally Ann she’s a lookin’ pert near excited.
Enter SALLY ANN
SALLY ANN
Come quick Miss Violet. It’s been proved that Miss Daisy hast been falsely accused, Jethro and Abner mightily abused, and Butch is appearin’ to be ta blame fer the whole dad burned thang.Will you come? Right now!
VIOLET : Come with me Bubba.
BUBBA : I will live in yer heart, die in yer lap, and be buried in yer eyes; and most important, “I’ll be a goin’ with ye to yer uncle's.
Exit

5. SCENE II.III. Back of
Sings
The god of love…….What sits above………And knows me, and knows me,How pitiful I deserve,--You, know. I never coult write good words. I’ma wantin’ ta write a song or a poem to my onliest sweetie, Violet, but I just cain’t git the right words. I’d shore be a wantin’ it to rhyme, but my words is just intolerable. About the onliest thang I kin rhyme with “lady” is “baby.” An the onliest thang I kin rhyme with “school” is “fool.” Why I’ll never be a one of them fancy shmancy talkin’ song writers.

SCENE II. JEDEDIAH'S garden.Back of Jedediah's House.
Sings
The god of love…….What sits above………And knows me, and knows me,How pitiful I deserve,--You, know. I never coult write good words. I’ma wantin’ ta write a song or a poem to my onliest sweetie, Violet, but I just cain’t git the right words. I’d shore be a wantin’ it to rhyme, but my words is just intolerable. About the onliest thang I kin rhyme with “lady” is “baby.” An the onliest thang I kin rhyme with “school” is “fool.” Why I’ll never be a one of them fancy shmancy talkin’ song writers.

SCENEACT 5. SCENE III. A church.Cemetary.
Enter JETHRO, ABNER, Elvis, and others
ABNER
It must be, Abner. I seen his name over thar.
ABNER
of a scroll]Donescroll] Done to death by slanderous tonguesWastongues was the Daisy that here lies:Death,lies: Death, done mistook her with no wrongs,Giveswrongs, gives her fame died with shameLivesshame, lives in death upon the tomb,Praisingtomb, praising her outside this room.Now,room. Now, music, sound, yer solemn hymn.SONG.Pardon,hymn.
SONG. Pardon, goddess of thy virgin knight;Forknight; For the which, songs of woe,Roundwoe, Round about her sigh and groan,Heavily, heavily:Graves,groan, Heavily, heavily: , yawn and death be uttered,Heavily,uttered, Heavily, heavily.
ABNER
Daisy, I’ll be a goin’ now, I cain’t tell ye’ how sorry I am. I’ll be a hopin’ that you’ll forgive me fer whut I done. I’ll be a commin’ back to speak atcha perty often.
JETHRO
your torches out:We’veout: We’ve done whut
Thanks fer a comin’.
ABNER
Good night, may God be a blessin’ you all.
JETHRO
fer we’ll be a needin’
ABNER
I don’t know about you, Jethro, but I ain’t a never seen nuthin’ like whut’s done happent.

SCENEACT 5. SCENE II. JEDEDIAH'S
Sings
git the writeright words. I’d
Enter VIOLET
Violet, did yuins a come just cause I called fer ye?
Well, up till now, just fowl words. We ain’t a hurt each other yet. Don’t worry; why don’t you just be a givin’ me a little kiss and not be a worryin’ so about men concerns.
VIOLET
wind is butfoulbut foul breath, and
BUBBA
a “coward” and you know
VIOLET
which of mygoodmy good parts did
BUBBA
against my will.
Youwill.You and I Ms. Daisy?
VIOLET
Very ill.
Very ill too.
BUBBA
near excited. Enter
Enter SALLY ANN
SALLY ANN
Come quick Miss Violet. It’s been proved that Miss Daisy hast been falsely accused, Jethro and Abner mightily abused, and Butch is appearin’ to be ta blame fer the whole dad burned thang.Will you come? Right now!