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Rh. That’s no wonder. Why would she look at it when she had yourself to look at, a fine, strong young man? It is proud she must be to get you; a good steady boy that will make use of the money, and not be running through it or spending it on drink like another.

. It’s likely Michael himself was not thinking much of the fortune either, but of what sort the girl was to look at.

[coming over towards the table]. Well, you would like a nice comely girl to be beside you, and to go walking with you. The fortune only lasts for a while, but the woman will be there always.

[turning round from the window]. They are cheering again down in the town. Maybe they are landing horses from Enniscrone. They do be cheering when the horses take the water well.

. There are no horses in it. Where would they be going and no fair at hand? Go down to the town, Patrick, and see what is going on.

[opens the door to go out, but stops for a moment on the threshold]. Will Delia remember, do you think, to bring the greyhound pup she promised me when she would be coming to the house?

. She will surely.

[ goes out, leaving the door open.