[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.

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THE HOUR-GLASS:

A MORALITY

CHARACTERS

A WISE MAN.SOME PUPILS.
A FOOL.AN ANGEL.
THE WISE MAN'S WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN.