Mrs. O'Toole hums the song faster and begins to jig, by kicking out R. and L. foot alternately, on first three lines and twirling on fourth line.
At the beginning of the "Tee-oodle," Mrs. Mulligan starts in and does exactly as Mrs. O'Toole did on the first four lines, while Mrs. O'Toole skips around stage in a circle.
On the second verse they march forward and back, arms on hips. Forward again. Do-si-do (backs to back). March forward and back and then each twirls alone. Mrs. O'Toole knocks over the table. Mrs. Mulligan, not to be outdone, knocks over the tub. The music becomes faster and faster.
On third verse they jig alone, then forward and back, forward again and swing each other madly. While they are dancing they shout out occasionally, "Huroo for ould Ireland!" "That's me fine lady!" "Look at me now!" etc.
Curtain.
Act II.
Same as scene before. The wash-tub has been removed, also the washing from the line. The table has been straightened and Mrs. O'Toole is seated there making a toy elephant. Mrs. Mulligan is seated at L. dressing a doll body in a baby's dress. The candle burns before the window.
Mrs. O'Toole. It's lucky for us, darlin', that me husband is out at his lodge tonight. I can stay with you until the children return from the entertainment, and maybe it's a bit of a Christmas Eve high-jinks we can be having afterwards.
Mrs. Mulligan. Indade, I'm glad to have ye, Kathleen. Will your husband be long at lodge?