He used to remark generally that he liked to see things look safe and fast, and he had, as my aunt confided to me, arranged with Lady Ilchester, in the girl's hearing, that we should make a match.

My grandfather pledged his word to Janet that he would restore us to an amicable footing.

He thought it a light task.

Invitations were sent out to a large party at Riversley, and Janet came with all my gifts on her dress or in her pockets.

The squire led the company to the gates of his stables; the gates opened, and a beautiful pony, with a side-saddle on, was trotted forth, amid cries of admiration.