You Said a Mouthful (1932)

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins: Sam Wellington

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• Sam Wellington : Dear lawd, I ain't aste you a favor in a long time. So, please listen while I aste you one now. If you wouldn't trouble you too much, kindly make the Pacific Ocean nice and warm for Mr. Joe - when he swims tomorrow. I would consider it a personal favor if you'd let him win. But, anyhow, don't let him drown, 'cause he's the best friend I got in de whole world - - - And P.S. lawd, kindly keep an eye on the new bathin' suit Mr. Joe's gonna wear. 'Cause if it don't work good, he's shore sunk. Amen.

  Joe Holt : You said a mouthful.

• Jones : Mr. Holt, this is Sam.

  Sam Wellington : I'm sho' pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Holt.

  Joe Holt : Me too.

  Sam Wellington : [to Jones]  Is this gentleman gonna be my new Pappy?

  Jones : Yes, Sam.

  Sam Wellington : That's fine!