human
No; and he'll never ken as much as is for his good, if it depends on you. But he'll hear something ere he's many days older.
gpt
Mrs Stirling, said Lilias, rising, and speaking very quietly now,
human
Me think ill of him! No, no; I think he's a fine laddie, as his father was before him, and that makes it all the more a pity that he should be spoiled. But if you'll promise to be a good bairn, and have patience till you are rested and quite strong again, and say no more about your fine plans till then, I'll neither make nor meddle between you. Must you go? Well, wait till I cover the fire with a wet peat, and I'll go down the brae with you. I dare say you are all right; your aunt will be wearying for you.