`` Donald shook his head . '' ' I had thought of it , ' he owned , ` but it looks a wee like a storm , and my sleigh is at the blacksmith 's to be shod . If I went it must be on Black Dan 's back , and he likes a canter over the ice in a snow-storm as little as I. His own fireside is the best place for a man to-night , Campbell . Have another taste , man , have another taste . ' `` Neil went on ` tasting , ' and that sly Donald sat there with a sober face , but laughing eyes , and coaxed him on . At last Neil 's head fell forward on his breast , and he was sound asleep . Donald got up , put on his overcoat and cap , and went to the door . '' ` May your sleep be long and sweet , man , ' he said , laughing softly , ` and as for the waking , ` twill be betwixt you and me . ' `` With that he untied Neil 's horse , climbed into Neil 's sleigh , and tucked Neil 's buffalo robe about him . '' ` Now , Bess , old girl , do your bonniest , ' he said . ` There 's more than you know hangs on your speed . If the Campbell wakes too soon Black Dan could show you a pair of clean heels for all your good start . On , my girl . ' `` Brown Bess went over the ice like a deer , and Donald kept thinking of what he should say to Nancy -- and more still of what she would say to him . SUPPOSE he was mistaken . SUPPOSE she said ` no ! ' '' ` Neil would have the laugh on me then . Sure he 's sleeping well . And the snow is coming soon . There 'll be a bonny swirl on the bay ere long .
I hope no harm will come XXXXX the lad if he starts to cross .
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