When Sir Thomas comes, I dare say he will be in for some borough, but there has been nobody to put him in the way of doing anything yet." "Sir Thomas is to achieve many mighty things when he comes home," said Mary, after a pause.

"Do you remember Hawkins Browne's 'Address to Tobacco,' in imitation of Pope ?-- Blest leaf! whose aromatic gales dispense To Templars modesty, to Parsons sense.
I will parody them-- Blest Knight! whose dictatorial looks dispense To Children affluence, to Rushworth sense.
Will not that do, Mrs.Grant?
Everything seems to depend upon Sir Thomas's return." "You will find his consequence very just and reasonable when you see him in his family, I assure you.

I do not think we do so well without him.
He has a fine dignified manner, which suits the head of such a house, and keeps everybody in their place.

Lady Bertram seems more of a cipher now than when he is at home; and nobody else can keep Mrs.Norris in order.

But, Mary, do not fancy that Maria Bertram cares for Henry.