5/17 There hae been ill words between David and me." "And I am mair than astonished at ye, deacon. Ye are auld enough to ken that ill words canna be wiped out wi' a sponge. Our Davie isna an ordinar lad; he can be trusted where the lave would need a watcher. Ye ken that, deacon, for he is your ain bringing up." "But, Jenny, L2,000 for his share o' Hastie's mill! Surely ye didna encourage the lad in such an idea ?" "Oh, sae it's money," thought Jenny. "What is L2,000 to you, deacon? |