[Willy Reilly by William Carleton]@TWC D-Link bookWilly Reilly CHAPTER XVII 36/37
I must, of course, put on my riding habit." "Begging your pardon, Miss Folliard, you'll do no such thing; would you wish to have yourself discovered in the first inn you might put up at? No, dress yourself in one of Connor's dresses so that you may appear as humble as possible, and any thing but a lady of rank; otherwise, it will be difficult for you to escape observation." "Well, Lanigan, all I can say is, that he and I shall place ourselves under your advice and guidance.
But my father--oh, my dear father!" and again she wrung her hands and wept bitterly. "Miss Helen," said he, "as sure as the Lord's in heaven, you will discover yourself; and, after all, how do you know that Sir Robert has found out Mr.Reilly? Sure it's nothing but bare suspicion on both your parts.
At any rate, I'll saddle Paudeen O'Rafferty wid my own hands, and I'll put on Molly Crudden's big pillion, for you know she's too fat to walk to mass, and you will feel yourself quite easy and comfortable in it" "No, no, Lanigan; I know not why the impression is on me; but I feel as if I were never to experience comfort more.
Go to Mr.Reilly; make what arrangements he and you may think proper, and afterwards you can acquaint me with them.
You see, Lanigan, in what a state of excitement and uncertainty I am.
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