84 THE FAIR COURIER.

 

“if you have ridden from home to-day.
And, no doubt, you are yourself hungry as
well as tired; so wife, if it is all ready,
suppose we have supper.”

The movement to the supper-table gave
Emily time for reflection and self-posses-
sion. No more pointed questions were
asked her during the meal; and after it was
completed, she said to the woman that she
felt much fatigued, and, if she would permit
her to do so, would retire for the night.

The young girl’s reflections were by no
means pleasant when alone. She thought
seriously of the position in which she was
placed. Her father was known as an active
whig; and she was in the house of a tory,
who might suspect her errand and prevent
its consummation. After retiring to bed,
she mused for a long time as to the course
to be taken, in case efforts were made to
detain her, when, overwearied nature,
claiming its due repose, locked all her senses
in sleep.

Nearly two hours after Emily had gone