We prolonged our Visit as late as we could; and when we dared stay no longer, the Squire and Miss _Clary_ insisted on adding many additional Wraps to our own; he producing some prodigious large Silk Pocket-handkerchiefs, which he tied himself over our Heads and under our Chins, like Capouchins, giving each a Kiss as a Finish; and striving moreover to persuade each of us to wear a Pair of his thick Shoes over our own, and stuff up the Difference between them with Rag and brown Paper. While urging _Pen_ to this, his Son came in from the outer Hall, looking deadly pale; and hit his Head violently against an old Tortoiseshell-Cabinet, which he ran against without intending it. "Measure your Distance better, _Jack_," says his _Father_, "or, what with black Eyes and red Eyes, there won't be a Pair of Eyes in the Hall worth looking at. Bless thee, Child!" very kindly to _Gatty_, as she stept up to bid him Good-bye. "Keep thy good Heart and good Looks, whatever thou dost;" and so, kissed her twice. _Gatty_ dropped a Tear on his Hand; he looked at it quickly, then at her attentively; and giving her Hand a final Shake, pushed her gently away, saying, "There, go; go along; and GOD'S Blessing go with thee." By this Time we were all equipped. Just as Miss _Clary_ was kissing _Gatty_ at the Door, I noticed the Squire whisper a Word in Mr. _Heavitree's_ Ear, which made the latter colour very much; adding to it, "You'll be a Fool, if you don't do as I say." Now, we were all setting out from the hospitable Threshold, the Lights streaming from which illumined our Path till we reached the Gate, which Mr. _Heavitree_ held open till we had all passed. _Gatty's_ two younger Sisters, to show their Love and Sorrow, were each monopolizing one of her Arms and hanging upon her as they followed _Joe_, who was taking the Lead with a Lantern, though there was a pale Moon. Mr. _Heavitree_, therefore, coming up as soon as he had fastened the Gate, found me just behind the rest, and spontaneously gave me his Arm; but the next Minute, in a hurried Manner and lowered Voice said, "Dear Mrs. _Patty_, this once be my Friend. I've a Word to say to _Gatty_, and those Girls will never let me!"