They’re sitting there.

Falk [after staring a moment in amazement, suddenly understands and bursts out laughing].

Hurrah for Offerings—the ones that caper

And strut—on Holy-days—in bulging paper!

Strawman.

All the year round the curb and bit we bear,

But Whitsuntide and Christmas make things square.

Falk [gaily].

Why then, provided only there’s enough of it,

Even family-founders will obey their Calls.