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This was all very well , and called for no special remark from Mary , and possibly might have an effect . The gentlemen returned late in the evening , and the Squire dressed at the vicarage . But the great event of the day had to be told before anyone was allowed to dress . Between four and five o'clock , just as the magistrates were going to leave the bench , Sam Brattle had walked into Court . `` And your money is safe ? '' said his wife . `` Yes , my money is safe ; but , I declare , I think more of Sam 's truth .