Christmas eve at Mulligan's

by Marie Irish

Patsy:

Just for that, you brazen scallawag, I’m a good notion to take my Christmas basket back home an’ never let yez have a peep at what’s in it. [Mrs. O’Brien and Patsy set down their baskets and shake hands with Dannie; Mrs. O’Brien kisses him and Patsy pats him on the shoulder.]

Rosie:

An’ Dannie can see, he can.

Dannie:

Yes, I sure can see. Mrs. O’Brien, you’ve got on [he gives some items about her dress and hat] an’ it’s nice lookin’ you are, but not so han’some as me mother.

Mrs. M.:

Now, now, Dannie, to talk so to Mrs. O’Brien. [She places chairs for the O’Brien’s.]

Mrs. O’B.:

Niver ye mind, Dannie, when I’m out with a bunch o’ han’some wimmen on a pitch black night I’m as good-lookin’ as any of ’em.