“They got company tonight.” Versh said.
“How do you know.” Caddy said.
“With all them lights on.” Versh said, “Light in every window.”
“I reckon we can turn all the lights on without company, if we want to.” Caddy said.
“I bet it’s company.” Versh said. “You all better go in the back and slip upstairs.”
“I dont care.” Caddy said. “I’ll walk right in the parlor where they are.”
“I bet your pappy whip you if you do.” Versh said.
“I dont care.” Caddy said. “I’ll walk right in the parlor. I’ll walk right in the dining room and eat supper.”
“Where you sit.” Versh said.
“I’d sit in Damuddy’s chair.” Caddy said. “She eats in bed.”
“I’m hungry.” Jason said. He passed us and ran on up the walk. He had his hands in his pockets and he fell down. Versh went and picked him up.
“If you keep them hands out your pockets, you could stay on your feet.” Versh said. “You cant never get them out in time to catch yourself, fat as you is.”
Father was standing by the kitchen steps.
“Where’s Quentin.” he said.