So he would be, I dare say, if marriage were as much in his power, as it
is in yours.
What a deuse, to be married to a man in a week's time, with whom I have
quarrelled every day for a fortnight past!--Pride and petulance must go
down by degrees, sister. A month, at least, is necessary, to bring my
features to such a placidness with him, as to allow him to smile in my
face.
Your brother has hinted, Charlotte, said I, that he loves you for your
vivacity; and should still more, if you consulted time and occasion.
He has withdrawn, sister, said Lord L----, with a resolution, if you deny
him, to urge you no further.