Oak. Well, here’s hoping that, like Paddy Flinn’s pig, it may pick up a bit.

Tim. That’s thrue for ye, Misther Oakum.

Hor. Now, then, let’s to work. Tinpan, you and Loopstitch don your habiliments, and we’ll go to work.

Tim. Don—which is it?

Loop. Sacre! I no comprehend.

Oak. Darn it, Tim, jump into the Goddess of Liberty’s clos; and, Loopstitch, put on that air gown of Victory’s.

Tim. Begorra! that’s a sinsible way of putting things.

[Exit, L.

Loop. Victory! Oui, oui; I comprehend victory.