JOHN. All useless, sir, it’s not ended; it’s to go on.
DAVID. There’s a devil in you, John Shand.
JOHN [who is an unhappy man just now]. I dare say there is. But do you think he had a walk over, Mr. David?
JAMES. Man, I could knock you down!
MAGGIE. There’s not one of you could knock John down.
DAVID [exasperated]. Quiet, Maggie. One would think you were taking his part.
MAGGIE. Do you expect me to desert him at the very moment that he needs me most?
DAVID. It’s him that’s deserting you.
JOHN. Yes, Maggie, that’s what it is.
ALICK. Where’s your marriage vow? And your church attendances?