The letter will explain all." The chair was then rapidly put in motion, and speedily disappeared.
"What's to be done next ?" cried Blueskin, returning to Rachel, who was standing with Edgeworth Bess near the door.
"I shall go back and finish my supper," said Mrs.Maggot.
"And so shall I," replied Edgeworth Bess.
"Stop a minute," cried Jack, detaining his mistresses.

"Here we part,--perhaps for ever.

I've already told you I'm about to take a long journey, and it's more than probable I shall never return." "Don't say so," cried Mrs.Maggot.

"I should be perfectly miserable if _I_ thought you in earnest." "The very idea is dreadful," whimpered Edgeworth Bess.
"Farewell!" cried Jack, embracing them.

"Take this key to Baptist Kettleby.