I would much rather take a chair at any time." "It was such a nice-looking morning! I felt so convinced it would be dry!" "Anybody would have thought so indeed.

There will be very few people in the pump-room, if it rains all the morning.

I hope Mr.Allen will put on his greatcoat when he goes, but I dare say he will not, for he had rather do anything in the world than walk out in a greatcoat; I wonder he should dislike it, it must be so comfortable." The rain continued--fast, though not heavy.

Catherine went every five minutes to the clock, threatening on each return that, if it still kept on raining another five minutes, she would give up the matter as hopeless.

The clock struck twelve, and it still rained.