Mulligan:
No, I’m that upset over Dannie that I can’t make use of ’em yet awhile. [Mrs. Mulligan arranges chairs and all sit except the two girls, who lean against the back of Dannie’s chair.]
Dannie:
[who has continued to look at one after another] Why didn’t you folks ever tell me that I belonged to such a nice-lookin’ fam’ly?
Jones:
That’s what I say. Why didn’t anyone tell him what a han’some fellow I am? I’ll not stay here, I’m that put out about it. [Slips from room.]
Mulligan:
Now this would be a grand Christmas eve if I jest had a few prisints for yez all. All the years we’ve been keepin’ house, Nora, this is the first time I haven’t given you a Christmas treat.
Nurse:
Oh, I’m sure this is the finest treat you’ve ever given them, Mr. Mulligan, to be able to have Dannie’s eyes treated.