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`` You make me give up an appointment in town , '' he said . `` Ah , but you will hear me sing , '' returned Emilia . `` We will drive to Brookfield and get my harp , and then to Ipley Common . I am to be sure you will be ready with the carriage at just a quarter to ten ? '' The Captain gave her his assurance , and they separated ; he to seek out Adela , she to wander about , the calmest of conspirators against the serenity of a household . Meeting Wilfrid and Lady Charlotte , Emilia was asked by him , who it was she had quitted so abruptly . `` That is the gentleman I told you of .