The lonely of heart is withered away.’

[The song is taken up by many voices, who sing loudly, as if in triumph. Some of the voices seem to come from within the house.]


THE UNICORN FROM THE STARS


PERSONS IN THE PLAY

Father John
Thomas Hearne, a coachbuilder
Andrew Hearne, his brother
Martin Hearne, his nephew
Johnny Bacach - beggars
Paudeen
Biddy Lally
Nanny