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The storm blew itself out in the night, and the travellers awoke to a morning of soft lights and clear, rain-washed distances. They awoke also to the pea-hen call of their hostess at the foot of the stairs.
"Megsty me! " ran the plaint. "D'ye ken what has happened? The body in the stable is off or I was up, and he's never paid for his supper. Waur nor that! " (the voice rose to a keen) "He's ta'en yae pair o' the breeks that was dryin' afore the fire. The best pair! The blue yins!"