“I dinna think it,” says Jeanie.
“But just a wee bit,” says Geordie; “nae mair than ten staps, unless ye like.”
“Aweel,” says Jeanie, “but mind, I’ll gang nae farer than just the end o’ the lane.”
“Jeanie,” says William, “ye’d better put on the pat for the kail.”
“Put on the pat!” exclaimed Jeanie, “an’ it no muckle past eleven o’clock! Is the man gane gyte?”
“There’s time eneugh, nae doubt,” said William, “gif ye’re back in time.”
“Back in time!” echoed Jeanie, “an’ me only gaun to the end o’ the lane—gae awa wi’ your havers, man!”
“Weel, weel,” said William, “we’ll see, we’ll see.”
“Ou aye,” said Jeanie, “ye’re aye thinking yoursel wiser than ither folk.”