ERN. Oo!
GERVASE. You keep saying "Oo." It makes conversation very difficult. Do you mind if I sit down?
ERN. Oo!
GERVASE (sitting down on a log). I gather that I have your consent. I thank you.
ERN. Oo! Look! (He points at GERVASE'S legs.)
GERVASE. What is it now? My legs? Oh, but surely you've noticed those before?
ERN (sitting down in front of GERVASE). Oo!
GERVASE. Really, I don't understand you. I came up here for a walk in a perfectly ordinary blue suit, and you do nothing but say "Oo." What does your father wear when he's ploughing? I suppose you don't walk all round him and say "Oo!" What does your Uncle George wear when he's reaping? I suppose you don't—By the way, I wish you'd tell me your name. (ERN gazes at him dumbly.) Oh, come! They must have told you your name when you got up this moving.
ERN (smiling sheepishly). Ern.
GERVASE (bowing). How do you do? I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Hearne. My name is Mallory. (ERN grins) Thank you.