And whiles I've been sorry, I've been impressed by an honest tale o' sorrow and distress.

I've gi'en its teller what he asked, or what I thocht he needed.

And I've seen the effect upon him.

I've seen hoo he's thocht, after that, that there was aye the sure way to fill his needs, wi'oot effort or labor.
'T'is a curious thing hoo such things hang aboot the stage.

They're aye an open handed lot, the folks o' the stage.