Act 2

• "Keep yer eyes on the wee bit yer workinon an don't look doon."

  This line from Billy, about painting at height, is apt — deal with what you can, and ignore everything else. This can be applied to Davie's approach to life.
• "Sunbathin by christ!"

  Billy is annoyed at the clever allure in the Army and Navy recruitment campaigns. Reality, he says, is far less glamorous.
• “aw ah'm sayin is don't rush intae anythin, awright?"

  Billy dissuades lan from considering signing up.