Ha, ha! A fit clerk and a reverend will they make of Laurence MacKim! I have heard of your ploys and ongoings, both of you.

Think not I am to be taken in by your meekness and pretence of dutiful service.

You go athwart the country making love to poor maidens, and then, when you have won their hearts, you leave them lamenting." And she affected to heave a deep sigh.
"Ah, Maudie," said the little girl, reproachfully, "now you are being bad.

I know it by your voice.

Do not be unkind to my Sholto, for his hair is so pleasant to touch.