As Mrs. _Bridget_ opened the door before the corporal had well given the rap, the interval betwixt that and my uncle _Toby's_ introduction into the parlour, was so short, that Mrs. _Wadman_ had but just time to get from behind the curtain----lay a Bible upon the table, and advance a step or two towards the door to receive him.

As Mrs. Bridget opened the door before the corporal had properly knocked, the interval before my uncle Toby's entrance into the parlour was so short that Mrs. Wadman had just time to get from behind the curtain, - lay a Bible upon the table, and advance to receive him.
