That 's my home , John ; and never , never think of sending me to any other ! '' You never will derive so much delight from seeing a glorious little woman in the arms of a third party as you would have felt if you had seen Dot run into the Carrier 's embrace . It was the most complete , unmitigated , soul-fraught little piece of earnestness that ever you beheld in all your days . You may be sure the Carrier was in a state of perfect rapture ; and you may be sure Dot was likewise ; and you may be sure they all were , inclusive of Miss Slowboy , who wept copiously for joy , and , wishing to include her young charge in the general interchange of congratulations , handed round the Baby to everybody in succession , as if it were something to drink . But , now , the sound of wheels was heard again outside the door ; and somebody exclaimed that Gruff and Tackleton was coming back . Speedily that worthy gentleman appeared , looking warm and flustered . `` Why , what the Devil 's this , John Peerybingle ? '' said Tackleton . `` There 's some mistake . I appointed Mrs. Tackleton to meet me at the church , and I 'll swear I passed her on the road , on her way here . Oh ! here she is ! I beg your pardon , sir ; I have n't the pleasure of knowing you ; but , if you can do me the favour to spare this young lady , she has rather a particular engagement this morning . '' `` But I ca n't spare her , '' returned Edward . `` I could n't think of it . '' `` What do you mean , you vagabond ? '' said Tackleton . `` I mean that , as I can make allowance for your being vexed , '' returned the other with a smile , `` I am as deaf to harsh discourse this morning as I was to all discourse last night . '' The look that Tackleton bestowed upon him , and the start he gave ! `` I am sorry , sir , '' said Edward , holding out May 's left hand , and especially the third finger , `` that the young lady ca n't accompany you to church ; but , as she has been there once this morning , perhaps you 'll excuse her . ''
Tackleton looked hard at the third finger , and took a little piece of silver paper , apparently containing a ring , XXXXX his waistcoat pocket .
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