although ezra had offered to pick me up in his coach , i demurred , preferring to walk the short distance to the courthouse to clear my head and make ready ... for the court and other things ... just before noon , after putting faber shipping 's affairs in as good an order as i can , i head off for the court , and no , i do not dress to impress , nor for elegance , nor to please ... no , at this time , i am just a poor washerwoman intent on her simple duties .