Quick, quick, quick, for no man
Need speak twice to a handy woman;
I'll praise you when I hear the clatter
Of your shilling on my platter.
(_A young man comes in with a side of bacon in his arms, and stands
waiting._)
WOMAN. Indeed, I would not begrudge it to you if it was a piece
of gold I had (_puts shilling in plate_). The 'Repentance' you made is
at the end of my fingers. Here's another customer for you now. (_The
young man comes forward, and gives the bacon to_ MARTIN, _who
puts it with the meal._)
MARY. I thank you kindly. Oh, it's like the miracle worked for
Saint Colman, sending him his dinner in the bare hills!