[The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 by W. Harrison Ainsworth]@TWC D-Link bookThe Star-Chamber, Volume 1 CHAPTER XIV 13/14
Young folks are always in a hurry. Here 'tis!" "Only a silver groat!" she exclaimed, tossing her head.
"Why, this young man behind me gave a mark; and so did this gallant gentleman on horseback." "Poh! poh! go along, wench.
They will take better care of their money when they grow older." "Stay, my pretty maiden," Jocelyn cried; "you have promised to do me a favour." "What is it ?" she inquired. "Present this nosegay on my part to the young lady in yonder window." "What! offer this to Mistress Aveline Calveley ?" Gillian exclaimed in surprise.
"Are you sure she will accept it, Sir ?" "Tut! do his bidding, child, without more ado," old Greenford interposed.
"I shall like to see what will come of it--ha! ha!" Gillian could not help smiling too, and proceeded on her mission. Jocelyn put his horse into motion, and slowly followed her, almost expecting Aveline to withdraw.
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