peter. That is true, indeed. We never thought a son of our own would be wearing a suit of that sort for his wedding, or have so good a place to bring a wife to.
patrick [who is still at the window]. There's an old woman coming down the road. I don't know is it here she is coming?
bridget. It will be a neighbour coming to hear about Michael's wedding. Can you see who it is?
patrick. I think it is a stranger, but she’s not coming to the house. She’s turned into the gap that goes down where Murteen and his sons are shearing sheep. [He turns towards bridget.] Do you remember what Winny of the Cross Roads was saying the other night about the strange woman that goes through the country whatever time there's war or trouble coming?
bridget. Don't be bothering us about Winny's talk, but go and open the door for your brother. I hear him coming up the path.
peter. I hope he has brought Delia’s fortune with him safe, for fear the people might go back on the bargain and I after making it. Trouble enough I had making it.
[patrick opens the door and michael comes in.]
bridget. What kept you, Michael? We were looking out for you this long time.
