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`` Naething oot o ' the way , I just told him , in a ceevil manner , that he was a feckless , fashious gowk , or something or ither o ' an idiotic make . He was just telling me he did n't speak French , when you opened the door , '' and then she laughed in a very infectious manner . `` But this is not business , Madam , '' she said , `` and I will be glad to hear what you require . '' Our business was soon pleasantly arranged , and just then , very opportunely , my five o'clock tea came in , and I asked Miss Sarah Lochrigg to stay , and drink a cup with me , and tell me all about the Scotland of her day . `` It is fifty years since I left Scotland , '' I said , `` there will be many changes since then . '' She took off her hat and gloves and sat down . `` I come from a fishing village on the coast of Fife .