Alice sent up for me.

I found Ben Somers with her, who begged me to take a seat in his sleigh.

Helen was there, and Amelia Bancroft.
Alice applauded me for refusing him; but when he whispered in my ear that he had been to Surrey I changed my mind.

She assisted me with cheerful alacrity to put on a merino dress, its color was purple;--a color I hate now, and never wear--and wrapped me warmly.

Charles appeared before we started.