.

Na, no, not.

Pawky, sly.

Pewit, the lapwing, a species of plover.

Plaidie (pronounced pladie), diminutive of plaid. Each clan had
its own especial pattern which was worn by all members.

Redding up, putting in order.

Sal, an exclamation.

Scone, a flat cake, unsweetened, baked on a griddle.

Skirl, a shrill sound, especially that characteristic of the
bagpipes.

Slippit awa', slipped away, died.

Sousie (both s's as in so), agreeable, attractive, comely,
pleasant.

Spier (pronounced spear), ask.

Sync, afterward, since.

Tarn, a small mountain lake.

Tatties, potatoes.

Tid, a pet name for a child.

Tirley-wirley, a disturbance.

Wasna, was not.

Wee bit hoosie, little house.

Whaup, the curlew, a large bird of the Sandpiper Family.

Wifie, an endearing term for a woman.

SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHERS

This story can be read without much preparation by any fifth or
sixth grade pupils. In the fifth grade it may be well to have the
children read the story first in a study period in order to work
out the pronunciation of the more difficult words and to get
sufficient command of the Scotch dialect, which, however, is not
used to so great an extent that it will be difficult for American
children to understand. The teacher should explain the use of the
glossary in this connection. In the sixth grade the children will
usually be able to read the story at sight except so far as
reference to the glossary is necessary to the understanding of
Scottish words and phrases.

As in all the Twins readers, the possibilities in this story for
dramatization will be immediately apparent. The numerous outdoor
adventures, the discovery of the cave, and the fishing will
probably be the scenes that will make the most immediate appeal
to boys who are beginning to show the Boy Scout spirit; and other
phases of outdoor life, no less than the touches of housework,
will appeal to members of the Girl Scout and the Girls' Camp Fire
organization. The illustrations in the book show hints for simple
costuming which may be followed when desired.

Mrs. Perkins's illustrations can be used in other ways also.
Children will enjoy sketching many of them, since their simple
style makes them especially available in this way. An excellent
oral exercise would be for the children after they have read the
story to take turns in telling it from the illustrations; and a
good composition exercise would be for ea