I intended before going to have requested the honor of a short interview." "Ay, of course, to make love.

Well, I tell you that Tom, like her uncle, has her wits about her.

Go up, then, you will find her in the withdrawing-room; and listen--I desire that you will tell her of your tory-hunting project, and ask her opinion upon it.

Now, don't forget that, because I will make inquiries about it." Woodward certainly found her in what was then termed the withdrawing-room.

She was in the act of embroidering, and received him with much courtesy and kindness.
"I hope your mother and family are all well, Mr.Woodward," she said; "as for your sister Maria she is quite a stay-at-home.