But for her fancies: this is May Eve too,

When the good people post about the world,

And surely one may think of them to-night.

Maire, have you the primroses to fling

Before the door to make a golden path

For them to bring good luck into the house?

Remember, they may steal new-married brides

After the fall of twilight on May Eve.

[MAIRE BRUIN goes over to the window and takes flowers from the bowl and strews them outside the door.

FATHER HART.