"I will tell you why I have returned, Mr. Edward," said Oswald. "It is
of no consequence whether I return now or to-morrow. It is now early,
and as you intend going to Lymington, it occurred to me that I had
better go with you. I can then show you all you want, which will be
much better than going by yourself."
"Thank you, Oswald, I am much obliged to you," said Edward.
"Humphrey, we will get the cart out immediately, or we shall be late.
Will you get it, Humphrey, for I must go for some money, and speak to
Alice."
Humphrey went immediately to put the pony in the cart, when Edward
said,
"Oswald, you must not call me Mr. Edward, even when we are alone: if
you do you will be calling me so before other people, and, therefore,
recollect in future, it must be plain Edward."
"Since you wish it, certainly," replied Oswald; "indeed it. would be
better, for a slip of the tongue before other people might create
suspicion."
The pony and cart were soon at the door, and Edward having received
further instructions from Alice, set off for Lymington, accompanied by
Oswald.
CHAPTER XI.
"Would you have found your way to Lymington?" said Oswald, as the pony
trotted along.
"Yes; I think so," replied Edward; "but I must have first gone to
Arnwood.
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