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Sawny. And do you think I hae naething to do but come here ither day hoiting after you ? it’ll no do ! I maun either be aff for on wi you, either tak me for ken of ither twa, and some o'you I will hae as I am a sinner, my mither is gaun to be married too, an she can get a bit man o'ony shape or trade.

Kate. Indeed then Saunders, since you’re in such a haste, you maun e'en tak them that's steadiest, for I’m not ready yet.

Sawno. Dear woman, when your mither and my mither’s pleased, and I’m willing to venture on ye what a sorrow ails you ?

Kate. Na, na. I'll think on’t twa or three ways, tis o’er lang a terin to see without a tought.

Sawny. Wode I think ye're a cumsterie piece o'stuff, ‘tis true enough yaur mither did o' ye. that ye‘re no for a poor man: and up be gets.