Juno and the Paycock

It has been two days since Act I. The setting is still the same, but more furniture and knickknacks are present. It is early evening. Jack is half-asleep on the couch, and Joxer is outside his door, singing. Jack lets Joxer in and talks of all the documents he has to sign regarding the will. They also talk about Father Farrell again. This time, Jack mentions how Father Farrell and all priests are for Ireland’s freedom.

Jack mentions that Charlie is on his way, and Joxer remarks how Charlie is Mary’s new love interest, Mary having broken things off with Jerry. Jack tells Joxer that Charlie plans to give up teaching to become a solicitor and how both suitors are a pain. Joxer leaves and Johnny enters moodily. Mary and Juno return with a gramophone, which Jack wanted. Charlie enters, and Jack tries to engage Charlie in a philosophical and religious discussion. Charlie confesses that he is a Theosophist, and his beliefs are influenced by Eastern traditions.

The topic veers into ghosts and killing people. Johnny reacts with great emotion to the conversation. He leaves and suddenly screams. He rushes out, claiming to have seen the image of the murdered son of Mrs.