- [first lines]
- Father MacAnally: Grand idea. Wonder I never thought of it before.
- Father Peter Clifford: But I don't need a housekeeper. I can manage perfectly well.
- Father MacAnally: Nonsense, she'll be a godsend. A fine sensible woman around the place to keep an eye on things.
- Father Peter Clifford: Kathleen's already convinced I'm a rabid communist; her cousin'll think I'm a devil-worshipper.
- Father MacAnally: Kathleen's cousin is a respectable widow and she comes highly recommended. Don't let superficial impressions cloud your judgement.
- [last lines]
- Brian Quigley: [to Father Clifford] Women! Maybe we're better off without them, Father, eh.