aid down two on the counter, and
walked away, that I might find another shop at which we might order the
livery of Timothy; but this was only as a reconnoitre, as I did not
intend to order his liveries until I could appear in my own clothes,
which were promised on the afternoon of the next day. There were,
however, several other articles to be purchased, such as a trunk,
portmanteau, hat, gloves, &c., all which we procured, and then went back
to the inn. On my return I ordered dinner. Fleta was certainly clad in
her best frock, but bad was the best; and the landlady, who could
extract little from the child, could not imagine who we could be. I had,
however, allowed her to see more than sufficient money to warrant our
expenses; and so far her scruples were, although her curiosity was not,
removed.

That evening I had a long conversation with Fleta. I told her that we
were to part, that she must go to school, and that I would very often
come down to see her. At first, she was inconsolable at the idea; but I
reasoned with her, and the gentle, intelligent creature acknowledged
that it was right. The next day my clothes came home, and I dressed
myself. "Without flattery, Japhet," said Timothy, "you do look very much
like a gentleman." Fleta smiled, and said the same. I thought so too,
but said nothing. Putting on my hat and gloves, and accompanied by
Timothy, I descended to go out and order Tim's liveries, as well as a
fit-out for Fleta.

After I was out in the street I discovered that I had left my
handkerchief, and returned to fetch it. The landlady, seeing a gentleman
about to enter the inn, made a very low courtesy, and it was not until I
looked hard at her that she recognised me. Then I was satisfied; it was
an involuntary tribute to my appearance, worth all the flattering
assertions in the world. We now proceeded to the other tailor's in the
main street. I entered the shop with a flourishing, important air, and
was received with many bows. "I wish," said I, "to have a suit of livery
made for this young man, who is about to enter into my service. I cannot
take him up to town this figure." The livery was chosen, and as I
expressed my wish to be off the next evening, it was promised to be
ready by an hour appointed.

I then went to a milliner's, and desired that she would call at the inn
to fit out a little girl for school, whose wardrobe had been left behind
by mistake. On the fourth day all was ready. I had made inqu