Here was a chance for young Mr.Parish, who could give conscientious evidence.
Very hot in the face, he declared, affirmed, and asseverated that the young lady was telling the truth, and his energy at length prevailed.
Of course, this led to colloquy between the two.

Polly Sparkes, for she it was, behaved modestly but graciously.

It was true she had exhibited short temper in her passage with the officials, but Christopher thought this a becoming spirit.

In his eyes she was lovely, and could do nothing amiss.

When she alighted he did so too, frowning upon the conductor by way of final rebuke.