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`` You must take it from me for a present . I 'll go and make the ruffles this minute ; and you must wear those too , and let people see how stylish you can be . '' And , without giving Miss Bassett time to speak , she ran out of the room , and left the dear old lady warmed to the heart , tearful , delighted , frightened . A coach from the Blue Lion had been ordered to present itself at a quarter past five , promptly ; and at the time specified it rattled up to the door with much spirit , -- with so much spirit , indeed , that Miss Belinda was a little alarmed . `` Dear , dear ! '' she said . `` I hope the driver will be able to control the horse , and will not allow him to go too fast .