He lies at Dr.Morrison's house, and is being carefully nursed by his late partner, though there is but little hope of his recovery." "Minister, it wasna you surely wha concocted this lie ?" "Nobody has told a lie, John.

Don't be overrighteous, man; there is an unreasonableness o' virtue that savors o' pride.

I really thought Robert had had an accident, until you told me the truth o' the matter.
The people at the Humane Society did the same; sae did Dr.Fleming.

I suppose some reporter got the information from one o' the latter sources.

But if Robert gets well, we may let it stand; and if he doesna get well, I shall seek counsel o' God before I take a step farther.