Now, look here, my dear boy, don't be angry, but there's no use.

We've had Scotch comedians here in London before, and they're no good to us.

I wish I could help you, but I really can't risk it." "But you've not heard me sing," I said.

"I'm different frae them ye talk of.

Why not let me sing you a bit song and see if ye'll not think sae yersel ?" "I tell ye it's no use," he said, a little impatiently.