Dand said, chuckling: "Ay, Clem has the elements of a corporation." "A provost and corporation," returned Clem.

And his readiness was much admired.
The fourth brother, Dand, was a shepherd to his trade, and by starts, when he could bring his mind to it, excelled in the business.

Nobody could train a dog like Dandie; nobody, through the peril of great storms in the winter time, could do more gallantly.

But if his dexterity were exquisite, his diligence was but fitful; and he served his brother for bed and board, and a trifle of pocket-money when he asked for it.

He loved money well enough, knew very well how to spend it, and could make a shrewd bargain when he liked.