it was said ; and we retired under the pretence of seeking repose , each fancying that the other was deceived : but when at morning 's dawn i descended to the carriage which was to convey me away , they were all there-my father again to bless me , clerval to press my hand once more , my elizabeth to renew her entreaties that i would write often , and to bestow the last feminine attentions on her playmate and friend .