But ah! I tak’ it sae amiss

To be sae teased afore folk.

Behave yoursel’ afore folk;

When we’re alane, ye may tak’ ane,

But ne’er a ane afore folk.

Ye tell me that my face is fair;

It may be sae,—I dinna care,—

But ne’er again gar ’t blush sae sair

As ye hae dune afore folk.

Ye tell me that my lips are sweet: