| Manx | English |
|---|---|
| NY-S'MESSEY. | WORSE. |
| Kherree: “Voddagh red-erbee ve ny-s’messey na dooinney dy bee sooreeagh, as s’cummey lesh ooilley t’ou dy ghra dy lhiettal eh?” | Kitty: “Could anyone be worse than a man who will be spoony in spite of all you say?” |
| Paaie: “Foddagh ; dooinney nagh bee sooreeagh.” | Peggy : “Yes; one who won’t.” |