That was a fine lecture on the Temperance ye gied us Mr. Graeme, at Ballykelly. It done some people a heap o' good.

She looks across meaningly at William Granahan.

John Graeme.

Apparently much pleased.

Do you say so, Mrs. Granahan? I'm much pleased indeed to hear o' it.

Mrs. Granahan.

I only wished more o' the same kind had heerd you.

She looks across again at William John Granahan who avoids her eye.

But you'll excuse me, I'm sure. I ha'e some things next room to look after for the evenin'.