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STURDY PILLAR ADDED TO THE KIRK.
“ Are you in earnest, Sir ?”
“ In dead earnest, Saunders. I’m not in¬
clined to be jocose on a solemn and interesting
occasion of your appointment to the eldership. ”
“We may hae’ a crack about thae’ things again
at anither time. ”
“ With all my heart, Saunders. In the mean¬
time, good night, my trusty friend.”
“ Guid nicht. Sir, and grace be wi’ you a’.”