[DOTTY]
She was doing fine out there, Caroline

[CAROLINE}
This ain't none of your affair, Dot
You can't talk to folk like that

[EMMIE]
Talk to white folk, what you mean

[CAROLINE]
Lord, I raised a spoiled brat
They're your boss, you ain't a queen
Gonna get yourself knocked flat
Mouth off round white folk like that

[EMMIE]
You tippy-toe
Till you've been paid
You the spoiled one
A maid
I'll never be a queen, that's true
But I'm a damn sight
Better and prouder than you
Come on, teach me what you know
Mama, teach me what you know
How to keep my head tucked low
Come on, come on
Teach me what you know
Mama, teach-
[DOTTY]
Watch your mouth, now, little sister
You too smart to act a fool
Proud don't talk trash to her mother

[EMMIE]
You got plans, go to school
What's she got?
Only angry, always fussin', always shushin' me

[DOTTY]
Ain't seen you lackin' food to eat
Roof above, shoes on your feet
You watch your pride ain't just conceit
Think being a maid what she prefer?

[MR. STOPNICK, in the living room}
Attention, Noah! Now comes your gift! Something handy

{DOTTY]
Go on, make things like they were
Apologize to her