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.