He was really very kind and gentle, and as he stood before the fire warming his boots and rubbing his face with his forefinger, I felt a confidence in his sagacity which reassured me. It was not yet a quarter to two when I heard horses' feet and wheels outside. "Now, Miss Summerson," said he, "we are off, if you please!"

He was really very kind and gentle, and as he stood before the fire I felt a confidence in his wisdom which reassured me. It was not yet a quarter to two when I heard wheels outside.
"Now, Miss Summerson," said he, "we are off, if you please!"
