I would make her an honest farmer's wife, and my pretty miss cannot bear the thoughts of it!" In the afternoon Grimes came according to appointment, and was left alone with the young lady.
"Well, miss," said he, "it seems the squire has a mind to make us man and wife.

For my part, I cannot say I should have thought of it.

But, being as how the squire has broke the ice, if so be as you like of the match, why I am your man.

Speak the word; a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse." Emily was already sufficiently mortified at the unexpected proposal of Mr.Tyrrel.She was confounded at the novelty of the situation, and still more at the uncultivated rudeness of her lover, which even exceeded her expectation.

This confusion was interpreted by Grimes into diffidence.
"Come, come, never be cast down.