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`` I do n't know what will become of us all when he goes . '' Lucy then explained `` that the masked ball suggested by Mr. Talboys ' beautiful dresses was to be very soon , and she wanted Mr. Dodd to practice quadrilles and waltzes with her ; it will be so much better with the violin and piano than with a piano alone , and you are such an excellent timist -- will you , Mr. Dodd ? '' `` That I will , '' said David , his eyes sparkling with delight ; `` thank you . '' `` Then , as I shall practice before the gentlemen join us , and it is four o'clock now , had you not better turn your back on the sea , and make the best of your way home ? '' `` I will be there almost as soon as you . '' `` Indeed ! what , on foot , and we on horseback ? ''