So, my wife & I were carrying some step ladders through Edinburgh close to midnight on Friday when I encountered some chip eating yoofs on a staircase, who politely moved out of our way doffing caps & curtseying.
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On passing by one cheeky scamp inquired “Hey you, Mr. with the ladder! Why are you carrying that ladder”, “That, my young greasy friend is none of your business” I replied. He looked like he was going to cry and squeaked “I was just interested” so I took pity on him & told him what my ladder business was & he sounded genuinely interested.
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Now picture this transported to this fair city:
“Haw you ya fanny, gies yer ladder”
“Eh, naw”
“Right, ladder-man, you’re deid!”