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James promised to do so . In reality he would have promised anything she asked , rather than have her go to the manse and disturb the Domine . He was only too grateful to observe that the wearers of the sinful colors were not disturbed by Judith 's suspicions , and that the sailormen and fishermen were apparently most in love with the girls who wore the greatest quantity of the offensive emblems . At three o'clock the dance was over , the greetings were all said and Willie Anderson anxious to carry off his bride on the tide top . `` The waters are fu ' at four o'clock , '' he said to Ruleson , `` and I want to lift anchor and spread sails at the same moment . Then we 'll hae wind and tide wi ' us , and we 'll win hame on the tide top . That would be a lucky thing , you ken , Ruleson . ''