Conversation between Hudson and his 'Pa
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'Pa: "I can't jump up on the horse anymore."
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Hudson: "Why?"
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'Pa: "Because I'm too old."
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Hudson: "Why?"
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'Pa: "Because I've lived a long time."
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Hudson: "You've lived a long time?"
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'Pa: "Yes."
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Hudson: "Waitin' on me?"
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'Pa: "Yes, son, waiting on you."
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Conversation later between Hudson and Grandmama
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Hudson: "'Pa can't jump up on my horse anymore."
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Grandmama: "He can't? How come?"
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Hudson: "Because he's lived a long time, waitin' on me."