POLLY

Aye. We’re used tae the thocht o’ losin’ oor men suddent.

ELLEN

But she’ll no gae tae the pit-heid if A can stop her. We’ll hae tae keep her mind aff it. Can ye mind o’ onything else we micht want?

POLLY

Naw naethin’.

ELLEN

We micht need linen fur tyin’ up

MARY

A’ll get it.