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thing he sets out to get, but half the time he don’t never find out he ain’t got it.
Joe
Oh, if you’re goin’ off on that tack!
Father McKee
It’s the tack life travels on, with the help of Almighty God.
Joe
What the hell! Life ain’t so bad.
Father McKee
I’m delighted to hear you say so!
Joe
[He has returned the exhibits to the drawer.] I never put over anything half so good myself!
Father McKee
Do you think Tony’s goin’ to put it over?
Joe
Wait and see.
Father McKee
Well, I don’t know how I can approve of this weddin’, but I’m willin’ to give it the benefit of my sanc-
