She went in all her pomp, dressed in satins and brocades, and attended by Barney Casey in full livery.

Her own old family carriage had been swept of its dust and cobwebs, and put into requisition on this important occasion.

At length they reached Beech Grove, and knocked at the door, which was opened by our old Mend, Tom Kennedy.
"My good man," she asked, "are the family at home ?" "No, ma'am." "What! not at home, and Miss Goodwin so ill ?--dying, I am told.

Perhaps, in consequence of her health, they do not wish to see strangers.

Go and say that Mrs.Lindsay, of Rathnllan House, is here." "Ma'am, they are not at home; they have left Beech Grove for some time." "Left Beech Grove!" she exclaimed; "and pray where are they gone to?
I thought Miss Goodwin was not able to be removed." "It was do or die with her," replied Tom.