[She puts her arms about him; he turns towards her as if about to yield. Old Woman's voice outside.]
They shall be speaking for ever, The people shall hear them for ever.
[Michael breaks away from Delia and goes out.]
Peter [to Patrick, laying a hand on his arm]. Did you see an old woman going down the path?
Patrick. I did not, but I saw a young girl, and she had the walk of a queen.
THE HOUR-GLASS:
A MORALITY
CHARACTERS
| A WISE MAN. | SOME PUPILS. |
| A FOOL. | AN ANGEL. |
| THE WISE MAN'S WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN. | |