Did the woman know on what errand her father had set out?
Had she guessed it?
And if so, what matter?
"I wish the errand had been mine instead," said Rotha calmly.

But it was an unlucky remark.
"Like enough.

Now, that's very like," said Mrs.Garth with affected sincerity.

"Ye'll want to see him badly, lass; he's been lang away.
Weel, it's nought but nature.

He's a very personable young man.
There's no sayin' aught against it.