―I’m going to show you a little trick, Mr Dedalus said. I’ll leave you all where Jesus left the jews. Look, that’s all I have. I got two shillings from Jack Power and I spent twopence for a shave for the funeral.

He drew forth a handful of copper coins nervously.

―Can’t you look for some money somewhere? Dilly said.

Mr Dedalus thought and nodded.

―I will, he said gravely, I looked all along the gutter in O’Connell street. I’ll try this one now.

―You’re very funny, Dilly said, grinning.

―Here, Mr Dedalus said, handing her two pennies. Get a glass of milk for yourself and a bun or a something. I’ll be home shortly.