3/23 A word was put in for a second young Cox; and at last, Mr.Weston naming one family of cousins who must be included, and another of very old acquaintance who could not be left out, it became a certainty that the five couple would be at least ten, and a very interesting speculation in what possible manner they could be disposed of. "Might not they use both rooms, and dance across the passage ?" It seemed the best scheme; and yet it was not so good but that many of them wanted a better. Emma said it would be awkward; Mrs.Weston was in distress about the supper; and Mr.Woodhouse opposed it earnestly, on the score of health. It made him so very unhappy, indeed, that it could not be persevered in. I could not bear it for Emma!--Emma is not strong. |