A maid-servant,
whom he had hired to assist him in the care of his grandchildren met
them a little way from the house: "There is a young lady within
with the children," said she. Edwards expressed his surprise at the
visit: it was however not the less true; and we mean to account for
it.
This young lady then was no other than Miss Walton. She had heard
the old man's history from Harley, as we have already related it.
Curiosity, or some other motive, made her desirous to see his
grandchildren; this she had an opportunity of gratifying soon, the
children, in some of their walks, having strolled as far as her
father's avenue. She put several questions to both; she was
delighted with the simplicity of their answers, and promised, that
if they continued to be good children, and do as their grandfather
bid them, she would soon see them again, and bring some present or
other for their reward. This promise she had performed now: she
came attended only by her maid, and brought with her a complete suit
of green for the boy, and a chintz gown, a cap, and a suit of
ribbons, for his sister. She had time enough, with her maid's
assistance, to equip them in their new habiliments before Harley and
Edwards returned.
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