me. Sir, said Mr. Peters, we won't hinder your
airing. I only came, having a little time upon my hands, to see your
chapel; but must be at home at dinner; and Mr. Williams will dine with
me. Well then, said my master, we will pursue our intention, and ride
out for an hour or two, as soon as I have shewn Mr. Peters my little
chapel. Will you, Pamela, after breakfast, walk with us to it? If,
if, said I, and had like to have stammered, foolish that I was! if you
please, sir. I could look none of them in the face. Abraham looking at
me; Why, child, said my master, you have hardly recovered your fright
yet: how came your foot to slip? 'Tis well you did not hurt yourself.
Said Mr. Peters, improving the hint, You ha'n't sprained your ancle,
madam, I hope. No, sir, said I, I believe not; but 'tis a little painful
to me. And so it was; for I meant my foolishness! Abraham, said my
master, bid Robin put the horses to the coach, instead of the chariot;
and if these gentlemen will go, we can set them down. No matter, sir,
said Mr. Peters: I had as lieve walk, if Mr. Williams chooses it. Well
then, said my master, let it be the chariot, as I told him.

I could eat nothing, though I attempted it; and my hand shook so, I
spilled some of my chocolate, and so put it down again; and they were
all very good, and looked another way. My master said, when Abraham was
out, I have a quite plain ring here, Mr. Peters: And I hope the ceremony
will dignify the ring; and that I shall give my girl reason to think
it, for that cause, the most valuable one that can be presented her. Mr.
Peters said, He was sure I should value it more than the richest diamond
in the world.

I had bid Mrs. Jewkes not to dress herself, lest she should give cause
of mistrust; and she took my advice.

When breakfast was over, my master said, before Abraham, Well,
gentlemen, we will step into the chapel; and you must give me your
advice, as to the alterations I design. I am in the more haste, because
the survey you are going to take of it, for the alterations, will take
up a little time; and we shall have but a small space between that and
dinner, for the little tour I design to make.--Pamela, you'll give us
your opinion, won't you? Yes, sir, said I; I'll come after you.

So they went out, and I sat down in the chair again, and fanned myself:
I am sick at heart, said I, I think, Mrs. Jewkes. Said she, Shall
I fetch you a little cordial?--No, said I, I am a sad fool! I w