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in a small way, useful life. My
Uncle Ebenezer's matrimonial proposals
stagger me. The Lord bless us and
keep us! What is he to do
wi' a muckle wast-country
woman? If it is true, I win
a bet, but he won't pay
me. I am very glad about
Car Douglas' engagement. She
is a nice fresh girl, with
pretty towzy red hair and
sings like a mavis. Paddy
Balfour is a very good fellow