SERGEANT There is, ma'am, but nearly every one o' them thinks that they're better than what they are. That's what annoys me.
MRS. COTTER
Sure 'tis imagination that keeps the world movin'.
SERGEANT Yes, an' ambition. All the same, 'tis a good job that people can't see themselves as they really are.
MRS. COTTER They wouldn't believe that they were themselves if they could.
SERGEANT
I suppose not.
MRS. COTTER
Won't ye come up to the fire in the sittin'-room?
SERGEANT Don't be worryin' about me. I'm all right. That was good stout.
MRS. COTTER
The best!
SERGEANT 'Tis a cure for nearly everythin'. Only for takin' a little now an' again, I'd never be able to stand all the hardships o' me profession.
MRS. COTTER
Hard work isn't easy.