Scots Lady (who has taken a house in the Highlands, her servants suddenly giving “warning”). “What’s the reason of this? Have you not all you want?—good rooms, and good fresh air and food, and easy work?”
Spokeswoman. “Yes, mem—but—but there’s no a decent laad within cry o’ us!”
A SCOTS BALL-ROOM BALLAD
(By The MacPry)
Why sit ye on the stair, ladie,
Why sit ye on the stair?
It’s merry dancing in the hall,
And partners still are there.
Ye arena in a cosy neuk,