And leave the carle thy father,

Ye'll hae my breeks to keep in trim,

Myself and a together."

The lassie smiled and shook her head,

Says she, "Your offers clever;

I think I'll gang awa' wi' yan,

Well baith gae on the back o't.

For gin I wait my father's time

I'll wait till I bin fifty;

So I think I'll tak ye at your word,