But think of the word "Constantinople!" I could leave off
herding and digging every time I think on that word!
MARTIN DOURAS
Ah, it's a great word. A word like that would make you
think for days. And there are many words like that.
ELLEN
It's not so much the long words that we've to learn and teach
now. When will you be home, father? Will Cornelius be with you?
MARTIN DOURAS
Ellen, I have news for you. There is a school in
Leitrim that Father Bartley can let you have.
ELLEN
In Leitrim! Did you tell Matt about it?
MARTIN DOURAS
I did not.
_Sally is heard calling "Cornelius." Cornelius goes to the door._
CORNELIUS
Here's Matt now. The benefit of the day to you, Matt.
_He stands aside to let Matt enter. Matt Cosgar is a young peasant
of about twenty-eight. He is handsome and well-built. He is dressed
in a trousers, shirt, and coat, and has a felt hat on. Cornelius
goes out._
MATT
_(going to Ellen)_ You're welcome, Ellen. Good morrow, Martin.
It's a great day for the purchase, Martin.
MARTIN DOURAS
A great day, indeed, thank God.
MATT
Ah, it's a great thing to feel the ownership of the land, Martin.
MARTIN DOURAS
I don't doubt but it is.
MATT
Look at the young apple-trees, Ellen. Walking up this morning,
I felt as glad of them as a young man would be glad of the
sweetheart he saw coming towards him.
ELLEN
Ay, there's great gladness and shine in the day.
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