'I think you know Sir Felix Carbury,' continued Georgiana.
'Oh yes, we know Sir Felix Carbury.' 'He is coming down to his cousin's.

I suppose it is for your bright eyes, as Carbury Manor would hardly be just what he would like.' 'I don't think he is coming because of me,' said Marie blushing.

She had once told him that he might go to her father, which according to her idea had been tantamount to accepting his offer as far as her power of acceptance went.

Since that she had seen him, indeed, but he had not said a word to press his suit, nor, as far as she knew, had he said a word to Mr Melmotte.

But she had been very rigorous in declining the attentions of other suitors.