He must have a knowledge of French and
German, and be able to play the violin."
That won't do.
"Wanted a man to make himself generally useful at
an undertaker's establishment. Apply to Michael
Cassily. William O'Brien St."
Bedad, but that's the very job for you.
FALVEY
But how am I to get it?
DEVLIN
I'll give you a letter of introduction to Micky Cassily.
He's an old friend of mine.
FALVEY
Sure, that would be a great thing entirely.
DEVLIN
Wait now, and I'll make a man of you, and if you
should ever become Lord Mayor of Cork or Dublin,
you must not forget me.
FALVEY
Indeed, I'll never be able to forget this blessed day,
and the kindness of the people I have met in Castlemorgan.
[_Knocks for the publican, and walks up and down;
when the publican enters, he assumes an air of great
importance._
DRISCOLL
What's the matter?
DEVLIN
I want you to oblige me with a few sheets of note
paper, a bottle of ink, and a writin' pen.
DRISCOLL
And what do you want them for?
DEVLIN
To write a letter of introduction for this poor man
here. He's lookin' for work, and I want to help him
to get it.
DRISCOLL
Then I'll give them to you with pleasure.
[_Exit._
DEVLIN
You needn't worry any more. I'll get a job for you.
Micky and myself are old friends.
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