It is nothing to me, you know, whether you like this marriage or not, for it must be; what I say, therefore, is from pure kindness.

I wish to see you happy, and it is your own fault if you are not so.

I would ask you, now, seriously and calmly, what kind of a match you can expect, since a Count cannot content your ambition ?' 'I have no ambition whatever, madam,' replied Emily, 'my only wish is to remain in my present station.' 'O! that is speaking quite from the purpose,' said her aunt, 'I see you are still thinking of Mons.Valancourt.Pray get rid of all those fantastic notions about love, and this ridiculous pride, and be something like a reasonable creature.

But, however, this is nothing to the purpose--for your marriage with the Count takes place tomorrow, you know, whether you approve it or not.

The Count will be trifled with no longer.' Emily made no attempt to reply to this curious speech; she felt it would be mean, and she knew it would be useless.