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 Tedman, looking equally important and elated, again heartily shook hands with her, and said, "My dear, I'll do it with pleasure; or, I'll engage Tim to send off your chay, and I'll take you in his'n; put in case it will be more to your liking; for I am as little agreeable as you are, to letting them rascals of drivers get the better of me."

Juliet acceded to this proposal, in which she saw immediate safety, with the most lively readiness; entreating Mr. Tedman to complete his kindness, in extricating her from so suspicious a person, by paying him the half-crown, which she had promised him, for carrying her to Lewes.

"Half-a-crown?" repeated Mr. Tedman, angrily refusing to take it. "It's too much by half, for coming such a mere step; put in case he did not put to o'purpose. You're just like the quality; and they're none of your sharpest; to throw away your money, and know neither the why nor the wherefore."