J. J. Bell, Wee MacGreegor (The Idler, 1903… (1903–04)
“ Macgregor continued tapping the top of the egg with his spoon until the fragments of shell could be removed. Then he dug out a spoonful of white and peered in at the yolk. "Ay; it's herd," he observed in a tone of satisfaction, and, bowing his head, remained still and silent for about ten seconds. Looking up, he inquired, "D'ye think I'll get takin' hame the wee dug, Granpaw?" "We'll see, we'll see," Mr. Purdie returned evasively. ”
J. J. Bell, Wee MacGreegor (The Idler, 1903… (1903–04)
“ But yer Granmaw's gaun to Glesca the day, an' she'll be comin' back the morn's nicht wi' a' the news aboot yer wee brither." "I hope it's bigger nor Jeannie wis when she wis new. She wis awfu' wee—an' when she grat, she wis jist like a wee monkey wi' a rid face." "Ye wis like that yersel' yinst," interposed Mrs. Purdie, endeavouring to conceal her annoyance at her grandson's lack of appreciation. "Come awa' an' tak' yer breakfast noo, fur I maun get ready fur the road." "Did ye bile ma egg herd?" inquired Macgregor as he seated himself at the table. "I dinna like egg when it's driddly." ”
J. J. Bell, Wee MacGreegor (The Idler, 1903… (1903–04)
“ Macgregor slackened his already easy pace. "I furgot ye wisna as soople as me," he said kindly. "I didna mean walkin' ower quick, ma mannie," returned Mr. Purdie, touched by the youngster's consideration. "I meant ye wis makin' up yer mind ower quick aboot the dug." "Whit wey that?" "Aweel, ye see, I'm no' jist shair ye can get takin' the beastie hame wi' ye. Wud it no' be best to wait till ye get word frae yer Paw?" "But I want to gi'e him an' Maw a fine surprise. I tell't ye they liket dugs. An' if they didna want the wee dug they wud ha'e pit it in the letter." ”
