MARY

Weel, its tied as ticht as A can mak’ it. Noo look sherp or ye’ll be late. Ye’re forgettin’ yer lamp. Dear kens whit a fix ye’d be in if A wisnae up tae look efter ye.

JOCK

It’s wi’ thinkin’ o’ you, lass.

[He takes up his lamp.

MARY

Time anough fur that when yer work’s dune.

JOCK

(as he opens the door slowly, morn has broken fully, and a hard grey light enters the room)

A’ll be hame pretty quick so ye’ll better be ready.