The fine, vitalizing air of the winter morning, the cheerful bustle
preparatory to their departure, the novelty of the breakfast eaten by
candle-light, all combined to raise and exhilarate the spirits of the
party.
After the merry, hasty meal was over, Mrs. Waugh, in her voluminous
cloth cloak, fur tippet, muff, and wadded hood; Jacquelina, enveloped in
several fine, soft shawls, and wearing a warm, chinchilla bonnet; and
Dr. Grimshaw, in his dreadnaught overcoat and cloak, and long-eared fur
cap, all entered the large family carriage, where, with the additional
provision of foot-stoves and hot bricks, they had every prospect of a
comfortable mode of conveyance.
Old Oliver, in his many-caped drab overcoat, and fox-skin cap and
gloves, sat upon the coachman's box with the proud air of a king upon
his throne. And why not? It was Oliver's very first visit to the city,
and the suit of clothes he wore was brand new!
Thurston's new gig was furnished with two fine buffalo robes--one laid
down on the seats and the floor as a carpet, and the other laid over as
a coverlet. His forethought had also provided a foot-stove for Marian.
And never was a happier man than he when he handed his smiling companion
into the gig, settled her comfortably in her seat, placed the foot-stove
under her feet, sprang in and seated himself beside her, tucked the
buffalo robe carefully in, and took the reins, and waited the signal to
move on.
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