4/71 You can't open that gate, for it's locked. But you come round to the lane, and I'll get you the key; it is hanging up in the kitchen." The key was in her pocket. But the sly jade wanted him away from that gate; it commanded a view of the Pleasaunce. He was no sooner safe in the lane, than she tore up-stairs to her young ladies, and asked them with affected calm whether they would like to know who left the purse. You ARE dressed; never mind your bonnets, or you will be too late." Questions poured on her; but she waived all explanation, and did not give them time to think, or Josephine, for one, she knew would raise objections. |