CHAPTER 15
BOOK 5: Jemmy Dawson
The Parting between Monica and her Mother
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By this time, Dr. Byrom had not only delivered Atherton's message to Constance, but explained his own intentions, and she had at once decided upon accompanying him to London.
When Monica, therefore, appeared and announced her design, she learnt that her wishes had been anticipated. After some little discussion it was settled -- at Monica's urgent entreaty -- that they should start on the following day. Constance and Monica were to post in the family coach to Macclesfield, where they would be joined by Dr. Byrom and his daughter; and from this point they were all to travel to town together in the same roomy conveyance. The plan gave general satisfaction, and was particularly agreeable to Beppy.