22/27 Isabella cannot bear to stay behind her husband." This was too true for contradiction. Unwelcome as it was, Mr.Woodhouse could only give a submissive sigh; and as Emma saw his spirits affected by the idea of his daughter's attachment to her husband, she immediately led to such a branch of the subject as must raise them. I am sure she will be pleased with the children. Poor little dears, how glad they will be to come. They are very fond of being at Hartfield, Harriet." "I dare say they are, sir. |