"He is in league with papa; or has given in his adhesion to papa's demands, at least.

He is another example of the constant tendency in men to be what they call 'practical' at the expense of honour and sincerity." "I hope not," said Arabella.

"In any case, that need not depress you so seriously, darling." She addressed Adela.
"Do you not see ?" Adela cried, in response.

"What! are you both blind to the real significance of papa's words?
I could not have believed it! Or am I this time too acute?
I pray to heaven it may be so!" Both ladies desired her to be explicit; Arabella, eagerly; Cornelia with distrust.
"The question of a widow marrying! What is this woman, whom papa wishes to force on us as our guest?
Why should he do that?
Why should he evince anxiety with regard to our opinion of the decency of widows contemplating re-union?
Remember previous words and hints when we lived in the city!" "This at least you may spare us," said Cornelia, ruffling offended.
Adela smiled in tenderness for her beauty.
"But, it is important, if we are following a track, dear.

Think over it." "No!" cried Arabella.