Them two always was thick as cold molasses.

First thing you know, Jethro will quit writin' to his ma.

He'll go to loafin' all day, scrappin' with Ellie, smart-mouthin' his Uncle Jed, and back-sassin' me.

He's grown a lot since them days.

Well, I bet y'all can still whoop him.

And I bet you he'd let you.

But, uh, you're a young lady now.

I want you to act like one and look like one.

Go put on a dress.

Well, Johnny wouldn't even know me with the dress on.

Well, I'll introduce you, now scoot.

Hey, Uncle Jed, what is Granny so steamed up about?

I'll tell you on the way down to the freight yards.

Come on.

And let me tell you what happened.

I was outside chopping wood to beat the band, and I bent over to pick up the last stick of wood just like this.

Write your law!

I write my once a week!

Then write her twice a week!

Oh, that's a good idea.