DONAL (reads) Baronetcy for the chairman of the Innismore Board of Guardians. His Majesty the King has been pleased to confer a Royal favour on the worthy and exemplary Denis Delahunty, who in future will be known as Sir Denis Delahunty, Bart., in recognition of his services to the people of Innismore. It was with a feelin' of pride and admiration that—
MRS. CORCORAN (as she drops the stocking on the floor,
lifts the spectacles from her nose, and places them on
her brow)
The Lord protect and save us all! Is it the truth,
I wonder?
DONAL (handing paper)
See for yourself, woman.
MRS. CORCORAN (grabs the paper and scans it with interest) Sure enough, there it is, then, with five lines of large black letters and two columns of small letters besides, and his photograph as well. (To Kitty) Look Kitty, darlin', look. There 'tis all. Sit down and read it aloud for us. 'Twill sound better that way.
KITTY (takes the paper and smiles. Falls on a chair nearly overcome with laughter. The parents look on in amazement) Sir Denis Delahunty! (Laughs heartily)
DONAL
What are you laughin' at? You impudent hussy!
KITTY (still laughing)
Sir Denis Delahunty, Bart., my dear!
DONAL
Yes, yes, Sir Denis Delahunty. And what about it?
KITTY Dinny Delahunty, the old caubogue, a baronet, and no less! (Laughs)
DONAL I'll have no more of this laughin', I say. What at all, are you amused at, I'd like to know?