He would have excused himself; but my
master would have it so: but he was much ashamed, because of the meanness
of his appearance.
My master would make us both breakfast with him on chocolate; and he
said, I would have you, Pamela, begin to dress as you used to do; for
now, at least, you may call your two other bundles your own; and if you
want any thing against the approaching occasion, private as I design it,
I'll send to Lincoln for it, by a special messenger. I said, My good
lady's bounty, and his own, had set me much above my degree, and I had
very good things of all sorts; and I did not desire any other, because I
would not excite the censure of the ladies. That would be a different
thing, he was pleased to say, when he publicly owned his nuptials, after
we came to the other house. But, at present, if I was satisfied, he
would not make words with me.
I hope, Mr. Andrews, said he, to my father, you'll not leave us till you
see the affair over, and then you'll be sure I mean honourably: and,
besides, Pamela will be induced to set the day sooner. O, sir, said he,
I bless God I have no reason to doubt your meaning honourably: and I hope
you'll excuse me, if I set out on Monday morning, very early, to my dear
wife, and make her as happy as I am.
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