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The fact was concealed from Dawson by Dorothy not so much because she doubted him, but for the reason that she wished him to be able truthfully to plead innocence in case trouble should grow out of the Derby-town escapade. "I wonder why John did not come alone?" thought Dorothy. "This friend of his will be a great hindrance."
After a time, Dorothy wishing to visit one of the shops to make purchases, it was agreed between us that we should all walk out. Neither Dorothy nor Madge had ever before visited Derby-town. John and I had visited the place but once; that was upon the occasion of our first meeting. No one in the town knew us, and we felt safe in venturing forth into the streets.
One evening, after many disappointments, John came to my room bearing in his hands a letter which he said Jennie Faxton had delivered to him at Bowling Green Gate. "Mistress Vernon," said John, "and Lady Madge Stanley will ride to Derby-town to-morrow. They will go in the Haddon Hall coach, and Dawson will drive. Mistress Vernon writes to me thus: "'To SIR JOHN MANNERS:
Jennie Faxton, who knew that the garments were finished, had told Sir John that he might reasonably expect to see Dorothy at the gate on that evening, for Sir George had gone to Derby-town, presumably to remain over night. In sheer desperation John said, "I was here first, and I claim the ground." "That is not true," replied the other.
Sir George told me as much this morning when he started for Derby-town to arrange for the signing of the marriage contract within a day or two. He had a talk yesterday with Dorothy. She, I believe, has surrendered to the inevitable, and again there is good feeling between her and my brother." Dorothy tossed her head expressively.
Her heart was full of trouble. "I do not know what I wish," she said simply. "Give me a little time to think." John's heart leaped with joy, but he remained silent. Dorothy continued: "Oh, that I had remained at home. I would to God I had never seen Derby-town nor you." John in the fulness of his wisdom did not interrupt her.
Thus, after many days, I rode into Derby-town and stabled my horse at the Royal Arms. I called for supper, and while I was waiting for my joint of beef a stranger entered the room and gave his orders in a free, offhand manner that stamped him a person of quality. The night outside was cold.
I understand that my Lord Raleigh claims to have brought the first potatoes and tobacco into England in '85; but I know that I smoked tobacco in '66, and I saw potatoes at the Royal Arms in Derby-town in '67. I also ordered another new dish for our famous dinner. It was a brown beverage called coffee.
His dress, manner, and bearing, polished by the friction of life at a luxurious court, must have appeared god-like to Dorothy. She had never travelled farther from home than Buxton and Derby-town, and had met only the half-rustic men belonging to the surrounding gentry and nobility of Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Stafford.
I don't know at this time just how I shall effect it; but be sure, sweet one, I shall find a way." There was no doubt in Madge's mind that Dorothy would find a way. "Who is he, Dorothy? You may trust me. Is he the gentleman whom we met at Derby-town?" "Yes," answered Dorothy, "he is Sir John Manners." "Dorothy!" exclaimed Madge in tones of fear.
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