diff --git a/nodes_hay.lua b/nodes_hay.lua
index c513208..78da2d4 100644
--- a/nodes_hay.lua
+++ b/nodes_hay.lua
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 -- contains hay_mat, hay and hay bale
 -- (gives the pitchfork some work)
+--
+local S = cottages.S
 
 -- If default:dirt_with_grass is digged while wielding a pitchfork, it will
 -- turn into dirt and get some hay placed above it.
diff --git a/nodes_pitchfork.lua b/nodes_pitchfork.lua
index 749602d..785171f 100644
--- a/nodes_pitchfork.lua
+++ b/nodes_pitchfork.lua
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 
+local S = cottages.S
+
 -- fast tool for digging nodes with the group "hay";
 -- can also be placed as a node