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She felt better at once , and when they returned to the cab she begged Mr. Hepworth to let her go on home alone , and not take any more of his valuable time . `` No , indeed , '' said that gentleman ; `` it may not be according to the strictest rules of etiquette for me to be going around with you in a hansom cab , but it 's infinitely better than for you to be going around alone . So I 'll just take charge of you until I can put you safely inside your father 's house . '' `` And the girls are coming at two o'clock for a rehearsal ! '' said Patty . `` Oh , I shall be late . '' `` The girls will wait , '' said Mr. Hepworth , easily , and then during the rest of the ride he entertained Patty with light , merry conversation .