burns-night

Updated: May 8, 2025

"What way would my mother be feared," said Ellen, "and me seventeen past?" "There's many a lassie who's found being seventeen no protection from a wicked world." He emitted some great Burns-night chuckles, and kicked the fire to a blaze. She said sternly, "Take note, Mr. James, that I haven't done a hand's turn this hour or more, and that not for want of asking for work.

Rebecca West - The Judge