One shouldna be selfish even in a good wark." "It was the laird's own fault; he would not let me explain." "Colin, are you married ?" "Yes.

I married a Boston lady.

I have a son three years old.

My wife was in Texas with me.

She had a large fortune of her own." "You are a maist respectable man, Colin, but I dinna like it at all.
What are you doing wi' your time?
This grand house costs something." "I am an artist--a successful one, if that is not also against me." "Your father would think sae.