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How could he answer it to himself to rob his child, and his only child too, of so large a sum? And what possible claim could the Miss Dashwoods, who were related to him only by half blood, which she considered as no relationship at all, have on his generosity to so large an amount.
It was very well known that no affection was ever supposed to exist between the children of any man by different marriages;
why was he to ruin himself, and their
poor little Harry,
by giving away fall his money to his half sisters?
being unjust to his merit before, in believing him incapable of generosity.
her beloved Elinor should not be exposed another week to such insinuations.
she was going into Devonshire. —
It was within four miles northward of Exeter.
who wondered at his being so shy before company, as he could make noise enough at home.
to whom she was obliged.
was Willoughby, and his present home was at Allenham, from whence he hoped she would allow him the honour of calling tomorrow to enquire after Miss Dashwood.
whether he knew any gentleman of the name of Willoughby at Allenham.
no alteration of the kind should be attempted.
it would not do her any harm.
if there was any news in the paper.
her daughters might do as they pleased.
she did not care how cross he was to her, as they must live together.
she thanked heaven that SHE had never made so rude a speech.
you will certainly see her to-morrow."
So surprised at their coming to town, though it was what she had rather expected all along; so angry at their accepting her mother's invitation after having declined her own,
she would never have forgiven them if they had not come!
requesting the company of her mother and cousins the following evening. Business on Sir John's part, and a violent cold on her own, prevented their calling in Berkeley Street.
it was risking too much for the gratification of a few girls, to have it known that Lady Middleton had given a small dance of eight or nine couple, with two violins, and a mere side-board collation.
said something very droll
every thing was now finally settled respecting his marriage with Miss Grey — it was no longer to be a secret — it would take place even within a few weeks, with many particulars of preparations and other matters.
as soon as the ceremony was over, they were to go to Combe Magna, his seat in Somersetshire.
greater openness towards them both;
bear up with fortitude under this misfortune.
by all means not to shorten their visit to Mrs. Jennings;
might yet,
cheat Marianne, at times, into some interest beyond herself, and even into some amusement, much as the ideas of both might now be spurned by her.
one of the most charming women in the world!
they were done by Miss Dashwood.
her mother had been quite rude enough, —
the exceedingly great inconvenience of sending her carriage for the Miss Dashwoods,
who could tell that they might not expect to go out with her a second time?
'But how can it be done?'
'my dear Ferrars, do tell me how it is to be managed. There is not a room in this cottage that will hold ten couple, and where can the supper be?'
to request her company and her sister's, for some days, in Harley Street, as soon as Lady Middleton could spare them.
whether she should ever be able to part with them.
she thought to make a match between Edward and some Lord's daughter or other,
they should not stay a minute longer in the house,
she never shall think well of anybody again;
they deserved some attention, were harmless, well-behaved girls, and would be pleasant companions;
'I wish, with all my heart,'
'that we had asked your sisters instead of them.'"
Mrs. Richardson was come in her coach, and would take one of us to Kensington Gardens;
concerned to find that Elinor and her sister were so soon to leave town, as she had hoped to see more of them;
to come to Norland whenever it should happen to be in their way,