He had thought to have gone merrily to church with Dot . But such plans were at an end . It was their own wedding-day too . Ah ! how little he had looked for such a close to such a year ! The Carrier expected that Tackleton would pay him an early visit ; and he was right . He had not walked to and fro before his own door many minutes , when he saw the toy merchant coming in his chaise along the road . As the chaise drew nearer , he perceived that Tackleton was dressed out sprucely for his marriage , and that he had decorated his horse 's head with flowers and favours . The horse looked much more like a bridegroom than Tackleton , whose half-closed eye was more disagreeably expressive than ever . But the Carrier took little heed of this . His thoughts had other occupation . `` John Peerybingle ! '' said Tackleton with an air of condolence . `` My good fellow , how do you find yourself this morning ? '' `` I have had but a poor night , Master Tackleton , '' returned the Carrier , shaking his head : `` for I have been a good deal disturbed in my mind . But it 's over now ! Can you spare me half an hour or so , for some private talk ? '' `` I came on purpose , '' returned Tackleton , alighting . `` Never mind the horse . He 'll stand quiet enough , with the reins over this post , if you 'll give him a mouthful of hay . ''
The Carrier having brought it from his stable and set it XXXXX him , they turned into the house .
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