Make your mind easy upon that score.

She shall certainly have it, Mr Pinch.' He made the promise with so much condescension and patronage, that Tom felt he had asked a great deal (this had not occurred to his mind before), and thanked him earnestly.

The Miss Pecksniffs, according to a custom they had, were amused beyond description at the mention of Mr Pinch's sister.

Oh the fright! The bare idea of a Miss Pinch! Good heavens! Tom was greatly pleased to see them so merry, for he took it as a token of their favour, and good-humoured regard.

Therefore he laughed too and rubbed his hands and wished them a pleasant journey and safe return, and was quite brisk.