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`` Such was not my intention , '' replied she , as a cold tremor -- she knew not why -- agitated her . `` I am sorry to have mistaken your purpose ; the ride to Bellevue is a long one to take without any refreshment . '' `` I mind it not ; my haste is too great to admit of any delay . '' `` I sent by your servant to order an early breakfast , and a carriage at seven o'clock . '' `` Very well , I will conform to the arrangement you have made , '' replied Emily , with a dissatisfied air . A carriage was called from the mass which had congregated , whose drivers were not a whit behind those of the metropolitan city in earnest perseverance ; and De Guy assisted her into it , seating himself at a respectful distance on the forward seat . Now , the act of engaging a cab or a carriage is of itself quite an easy matter ; but we question whether passengers are generally as well suited as in the present instance .