I never drank a tumbler in my life." "For God's sake," exclaimed Mr Cupples, with sudden energy, leaning forward in his chair, his blue eyes flashing on Alec--"for God's sake, never drink a drop .-- Rainbows.

Rainbows." These last two words were spoken after a pause, and in a tone of sadness.

Alec thought he was drunk again, and half rose to go.
"Dinna gang yet," said Mr Cupples, authoritatively.

"Ye come at yer ain will: ye maun gang at mine .-- Gin I cud but get a kick at that fellow Cupples! But I declare I canna help it.

Gin I war God, I wad cure him o' drink.