The room door opens, and Murtagh Cosgar is seen. Sally has hung a pot over the fire, and is cleaning the dishes at the dresser.
MURTAGH COSGAR (at the room door) Sally, it's time to be putting on the meal. If you have any cabbage left, put it through the meal. (To Matt) You put the thong in the harness?
MATT
I did (pause) Well, I've come back to you.
MURTGAH COSGAR
You're welcome. We were making ready for the fair.
MATT
I'll be going out again before nightfall.
MURTAGH COSGAR
I'll not be wanting you here, or at the fair.
MATT (sullenly) There's no good talking to me like that.
MURTAGH COSGAR You said, "I've come back," and I said, "you're welcome." You said, "I'm going out again," and I said, "I'll not be wanting you."
MATT
Father, have you no feeling for me at all?
MURTAGH COSGAR Sure the wild raven on the tree has thought for her young.