The young lady has become your sister's friend; and I wonder that your sister, even on her behalf, has not checked you in this irrational and culpable fancy.' 'She has tried, sir, but uselessly.

Husband or no husband, that fellow is incapable of the feeling with which I am inspired towards the beautiful young creature whom he treats like a doll.

I say he is as incapable of it, as he is unworthy of her.

I say she is sacrificed in being bestowed upon him.

I say that I love her, and despise and hate him!' This with a face so flushed, and a gesture so violent, that his sister crossed to his side, and caught his arm, remonstrating, 'Neville, Neville!' Thus recalled to himself, he quickly became sensible of having lost the guard he had set upon his passionate tendency, and covered his face with his hand, as one repentant and wretched.
Mr.Crisparkle, watching him attentively, and at the same time meditating how to proceed, walked on for some paces in silence.