4/15 She might well have listened to flatterers--she had every temptation--if it hadn't been for her pride. However good-looking, she will remember her dignity--unless he's a villain. Runnings away! drivings together! inns oh! the story over London! I do believe she has a true friend in you, Mr.Morsfield; and I say, as I have said before, the sight of a devoted admirer would have brought any husband of more than sixty to his senses, if he hadn't hoped a catastrophe and determined on it. Catch them we can't, unless she repents and relents; and prayers for that are our only resource. Now, start, man, do!' The postillion had his foot in position to spring. |