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Sir Simon , for a man of his years , danced well , and took me out ; but put on one of his free jokes , that I was fitter to dance with a younger man ; and he would have it , -LRB- though I had not danced since my dear lady 's death to signify , except once or twice to please Mrs. Jervis , and , indeed , believed all my dancing days over , -RRB- that as my master and I were the best dancers , we should dance once together , before folks , as the odd gentleman said ; and my dear sir was pleased to oblige him : And afterwards danced with Miss Darnford , who has much more skill and judgment than I ; though they compliment me with an easier shape and air . We left the company with great difficulty at about eleven , my dear master having been up all night before , and we being at the greatest distance from home ; though they seemed inclinable not to break up so soon , as they were neighbours ; and the ladies said , They longed to hear what would be the end of Lady Davers 's interview with her brother . My master said , He feared we must not now think of going next day to Bedfordshire , as we had intended ; and perhaps might see them again . And so we took leave , and set out for home ; where we arrived not till twelve o'clock ; and found Lady Davers had gone to bed about eleven , wanting sadly that we should come home first ; but so did not I. Mrs. Jewkes told us , That my lady was sadly fretted that I had got away so ; and seemed a little apprehensive of what I would say of the usage I had received from her . She asked Mrs. Jewkes , if she thought I was really married ? And Mrs. Jewkes telling her yes , she fell into a passion , and said , Begone , bold woman , I can not bear thee ! See not my face till I send for thee !