Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1884 — The Bailie Was Satisfied. [ARTICLE]

The Bailie Was Satisfied.

Some time ago the Corporation of Ayr acquired some old property, upon which they resolved to erect some new buildings. A bust of Wailace and Bruce formed the springers of the arch to the main entrance, while the bust of John Knox formed the key. The sculptor had given the finishing touches to the beard of the preacher, when one of the bailies passed up the street, and said he thought the beard of Knox hung too much to one side. “Dear me, Bailie,” said the sculptor, “did you no’ see the win’s blawin’doon the street?” “Oh, »so it is,” replied the bailie, a new light breaking in upon him. “I wis shure there was something o’t,” and he walked away quite satisfied with the answer.— Glasgow story.