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High displeasure!--followed by an abrupt departure.

I sat down by her. I took both her hands in mine. I would have it so.
All gentle my voice. Her father mentioned with respect. Her mother with
reverence. Even her brother amicably spoken of. I never thought I could
have wished so ardently, as I told her I did wish, for a reconciliation
with her family.

A sweet and grateful flush then overspread her fair face; a gentle sigh
now-and-then heaved her handkerchief.

I perfectly longed to hear from Captain Tomlinson. It was impossible for
the uncle to find fault with the draught of the settlements. I would
not, however, be understood, by sending them down, that I intended to put
it in her uncle's power to delay my happy day. When, when was it to be?

I would hasten again to the Commons; and would not return without the
license.

The Lawn I proposed to retire to, as soon as the happy ceremony was over.
This day and that day I proposed.

It was time enough to name the day, when the settlements were completed,
and the license obtained. Happy should she be, could the kind Captain
Tomlinson obtain her uncle's presence privately.