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`` Take her away from that house instantly -- bring her hither -- place her under your protection -- give her Mrs. Wentworth for a counsellor -- a friend -- a mother . Shall I do this ? Shall I hie thither to-day , this very hour -- now ? Give me your consent , and she shall be with you before noon . '' `` By no means , '' replied she , with earnestness . `` You are too hasty . An affair of so much importance can not be despatched in a moment .