He proceeded with his task and never turned his head towards me.
"Come—are you coming?" I continued, "There's a little cake for each of you, nearly enough; and you'll need half an hour's donning."
I waited five minutes, but getting no answer left him. . .Catherine supped with her brother and sister-in law: Joseph and I joined at an unsociable meal seasoned with reproofs on one side, and sauciness on the other. His cake and cheese remained on the table all night, for the fairies. He managed to continue work till nine o'clock, and, then, marched dumb and dour, to his chamber.
Cathy sat up late; having a world of things to order for the reception of her new friends: she came into the kitchen, once, to speak to her old one, but he was gone, and she only staid to ask what was the matter with him, and then went back.
"In the morning, he rose early; and, as it
