15/19 Wull 'e stick to that now, Maister Jan ?" "No, no, Betty, certainly not; I made a mistake about it. I should have said a becoming mustachio, such as you may well be proud of." "Then thee be a laiar, Jan Ridd. Zay so, laike a man, lad." "Not exactly that, Betty; but I made a great mistake; and I humbly ask your pardon; and if such a thing as a crown-piece, Betty"-- "No fai, no fai!" said Betty, however she put it into her pocket; "now tak my advice, Jan; thee marry Zally Snowe." "Not with all England for her dowry. Oh, Betty, you know better." "Ah's me! I know much worse, Jan. Break thy poor mother's heart it will. |