human
No, Donald, replied Sir John in his hearty, pleasant voice;
gpt
I cannot stay. I am going to bed, being somewhat tired.
human
The bit chamber is no' too comfortable for your lordship,
gpt
The chamber will do all right. I have slept in it before,
human
Eh, dear, now, said Jean,
gpt
I want you, Jean Macfarlane, to call the young ladies and myself not later than five o'clock to-morrow morning, and to have breakfast ready at half-past five; and, Donald, we shall require the dogcart to drive to the station at six o'clock. Have you given orders about the young ladies' luggage? It ought to start not later than four to-morrow morning to be in time to catch the train.
human
Eh, to be sure, said Donald.
gpt
It's myself has seen to all that. Don't you fash yourself, laird. Things'll be in time. All me and my wife wants is that the bit lassies should have every comfort.
human
I will see to that,
gpt
We'll miss them, puir wee things!
human
I am sure you will. You have, both of you, been valued servants both to my cousin and her nieces. I wish to make you a little present each.
gpt
Na, na! they exclaimed;
human
Well, as you please, my good people. I respect you all the more for refusing. But now, may I ask you a question?
gpt
And whatever may that be?
human
I have looked through your late mistress's effects----
gpt
And whatever may 'effects' be?
human
What she has left behind her.
gpt
Ay, the laird uses grand words,
human
Maybe, said Jean;
gpt
Well, said Sir John quickly,
human
Puir lambs! Puir lambs!
gpt
I have questioned them about it, but they know nothing.
human
And how should they, babes as they be?
gpt
You'll not be offended, Jean Macfarlane and Donald Macfarlane, if I ask you the same question?
human
You may ask, and hearty welcome, he said;
gpt
Nor me no more than he,
human
Do you think, by any possibility, any one from outside got into the house and stole the little packet?
gpt
Do I think! exclaimed Jean.
human
Let me tell you, laird, that a man or woman as got in here unbeknownst to Donald and me would go out again pretty quick with a flea in the ear.
gpt
I believe you,