Mathew. I swear it, brother. [Solemnly.] I've never once known it fail.
Joe [anxiously]. Never once in all your travels?
[Matthew looks down.]
Mathew. Iss, mate, once, sure enough, but the woman had never cared twopence for the man to start with. After it she left 'un altogether.
Joe [with a groan]. Oh! Good Lord!
Mathew. That was no fair start like a thing. See?
Joe. No, to be sure.
Mathew. Now! [He strikes Joe's shoulder briskly.] Now for it!
[Joe twists round towards the door, and a miserable smile is on his lips.]
Joe. Well, what now?