CONN
The people of this place. The people you want to shine before.
MAIRE
I don't want to shine before the people.
CONN
I'm not saying against you, Maire.
MAIRE
You're wrong in thinking I want to shine at all.
CONN Sure you go to every dance and ceilidh; and to every house where you can show off your face, and dancing, and conversation.
MAIRE
Do I? Maybe I do. Every girl does the like.
CONN
I'm not saying against it.
Pause.
MAIRE
You think I'm like yourself, wanting the praise of the people.
CONN
And what's the harm if you do?