Do nothing which your heart does not approve; it never can be the way
to forward any worthy suit. For my part, I must tell you, which you may
reckon among my faults, that when I have once considered a subject, I
am a very positive and determined girl. This may be thought obstinacy;
but such I am, and such therefore you ought to see me.
And when, madam, may I now presume to hope?
Do not speak as if you were displeased. Indeed it is far from my
intention to offend.
You are too well acquainted, madam, with your own power of pleasing, to
fear giving offence.
Far the contrary, for I fear it at this moment.
You are kind and killing both in a breath.--Be doubly kind, and suffer
me immediately to speak to Sir Arthur.