"I have never seen America. I take an Englishman's interest in what we once owned—"
"—And lost thro' misgovernment—"
"—Well, we'll say MISUNDERSTANDING—"
"—As they'll one day lose Ireland—"
"—I hope not. The two countries understand each other better every day."
"It's taken centuries to do it."
"The more lasting will be the union."
As Peg watched Jerry she was wondering all the time why he was there. This quiet, undemonstrative, unemotional man. Why?
The bell rang again. Peg started to go, but O'Connell stopped her.
"It's McGinnis. This is his night to call and tell me the politics of the town. I'll take him into the next room, Peg, until yer visitor is gone."