Brodie (aside to Leslie). Get me out of this. There’s a man there will stick at nothing.
Leslie. Mr. Lawson, Brodie has done his shift. Why should we keep him? (Jean appears at the door, and signs to Brodie.)
Lawson. Hoots! this is my trade. That’s a bit o’ “Wanderin’ Willie.” I’ve had it before me in precognitions; that same stave has been used for a signal by some o’ the very warst o’ them.
Brodie (aside to Leslie). Get me out of this. I’ll never forget to-night. (Jean at door again.)
Leslie. Well, good-night, Brodie. When shall we meet again?
Lawson. Not one foot o’ him. (Jean at door.) I tell you, Mr. Leslie——
SCENE VI
To these, Jean
Jean (from the door). Wullie, Wullie!
Lawson. Guid guide us, Mrs. Watt! A dacent wumman like yoursel’! Whatten a time o’ nicht is this to come to folks’ doors?