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Rh sight. There is no use leaving it out for every stranger to look at.

[He goes over to a large box in the corner, opens it and puts the bag in and fumbles at the lock.

. There she is, father! [An old woman passes the window slowly, she looks at as she passes.] I'd sooner a stranger not to come to the house the night before my wedding.

. Open the door, Michael; don't keep the poor woman waiting.

[The comes in. stands aside to make way for her.

. God save all here!

. God save you kindly!

. You have good shelter here.

. You are welcome to whatever shelter we have.

. Sit down there by the fire and welcome.

[warming her hands]. There is a hard wind outside.

[ watches her curiously from the door. comes over to the table.

. Have you travelled far to-day?

. I have travelled far, very far; there are few have travelled so far as myself, and there's many a one that doesn't make me welcome. There was one that had strong