168. “Blawy,” assented Sanders.
169. After a pause—
170. “Sam’l,” said Sanders.
171. “Ay.”
172. “I’m hearin’ yer to be mairit.”
173. “Ay.”
174. “Weel, Sam’l she’s a snod bit lassie.”
175. “Thank ye,” said Sam’l.
176. “I had ance a kin’ o’ notion o’ Bell mysel,” continued Sanders.
177. “Ye had?”