It's no needfu' to ken't aforehan'.

Jist lat that alane i' the mean time." "But I canna lat it alane.

It's no for mysel' aither a'thegither.

Could _ye_ lat it alane, Thomas ?" This home-thrust prevented any questioning about the second clause of her answer.

And Thomas dearly loved plain dealing.
"Ye hae me there, lassie.