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 baith repent it: I tell ye, ye'se repent it."

"O, I did na ken o' the mare," said the too easy mother.

"But is it possible," said Mrs Mason, addressing herself to the young man, "is it possible that you should think of going to any place, in direct opposition to your father's will? I thought you would have been better acquainted with your duty, than to break the commands of God, by treating your parents in such a manner."

"I am sure he has been weel taught," said the mother; "but I kenna how it is, our bairns never mind a word we say!"

"But he will mind you," said Mrs Mason, "and set a better example of obedience to his brothers and sisters, than he is now doing. Come, I must reconcile all parties. Will you not give me your hand?"

"I'll no' stay frae the fair for naebody," said the sullen youth, endeavouring to