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`` You see , whatever you do , do n't you go and fret yourself . You keep yourself cool and equal for anything that may happen , and it 'll be the better for you , the better for me , the better for Lady Dedlock , and the better for Sir Leicester Dedlock , Baronet . '' He was really very kind and gentle , and as he stood before the fire warming his boots and rubbing his face with his forefinger , I felt a confidence in his sagacity which reassured me . It was not yet a quarter to two when I heard horses ' feet and wheels outside . `` Now , Miss Summerson , '' said he , `` we are off , if you please ! '' He gave me his arm , and the two officers courteously bowed me out , and we found at the door a phaeton or barouche with a postilion and post horses . Mr. Bucket handed me in and took his own seat on the box .