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chapter-004He would be at home in September, and where would be the harm of only waiting till September?
chapter-017Will not that do, Mrs. Grant?
chapter-011But the motives of a man who takes orders with the certainty of preferment may be fairly suspected, you think?
chapter-011Shall I ask you how the church is to be filled, if a man is neither to take orders with a living nor without? chapter-011 Which you suppose has biassed me?"
chapter-011Should you be afraid?"
chapter-041Would she not, then, persuade her daughters to take advantage of such weather, and allow him the pleasure of attending them?
chapter-033Must it not follow of course, that, when he was understood, he should succeed?
chapter-033You can not wish me to marry; for you would miss me, should not you?
chapter-043Of the last- mentioned hero, what shall I say?
chapter-012My dear Tom,cried his aunt soon afterwards,"as you are not dancing, I dare say you will have no objection to join us in a rubber; shall you?"
chapter-012And what do you say, ma''am, to the chance of another match?
chapter-012Do you see no symptoms there?"
chapter-012What is his property?"
chapter-012What is your opinion?
chapter-008But why is it necessary,said Edmund,"that Crawford''s carriage, or his only, should be employed?
chapter-008If you could do without her, you would not wish to keep her at home?"
chapter-008She has not often a gratification of the kind, and I am sure, ma''am, you would be glad to give her the pleasure now?"
chapter-008To whose happy lot was it to fall?
chapter-008Why is no use to be made of my mother''s chaise?
chapter-020When do you think of going?
chapter-020Whose stables do you use at Bath?
chapter-020And when we got to the bottom of Sandcroft Hill, what do you think I did?
chapter-020But what availed his expressions or his air?
chapter-040Is not it time for you to write to Fanny?''
chapter-040Shall I tell you how Mrs. Rushworth looked when your name was mentioned?
chapter-045I give her credit for promoting his going dutifully down to Bath, to fetch his mother; but how will she and the dowager agree in one house?
chapter-045Where was either sentiment now?
chapter-021Do you think so?
chapter-021Do you want to be told that you are only unlike other people in being more wise and discreet? chapter-021 Why should you dare say that?"
chapter-021But when did you, or anybody, ever get a compliment from me, Fanny?
chapter-021Did not you hear me ask him about the slave- trade last night?"
chapter-021If you can not bear an uncle''s admiration, what is to become of you?
chapter-014What are you talking of? chapter-014 And why should not Lovers''Vows do for us as well as for the Ravenshaws? chapter-014 How came it never to be thought of before? chapter-014 Julia wavered; but was he only trying to soothe and pacify her, and make her overlook the previous affront? chapter-014 What say you all? chapter-014 You will be to visit me in prison with a basket of provisions; you will not refuse to visit me in prison? chapter-014 You will undertake it, I hope?
chapter-048What can exceed the misery of such a mind in such a situation?
chapter-048What must be his sense of it now, therefore?
chapter-001Her eldest was a boy of ten years old, a fine spirited fellow, who longed to be out in the world; but what could she do?
chapter-001Is not she a sister''s child?
chapter-001No situation would be beneath him; or what did Sir Thomas think of Woolwich?
chapter-001Was there any chance of his being hereafter useful to Sir Thomas in the concerns of his West Indian property?
chapter-001and could I bear to see her want while I had a bit of bread to give her?
chapter-001or how could a boy be sent out to the East?
chapter-027In fact, it is not that I consider the ball as ill- timed; what does it signify?
chapter-027Who could be happier than Miss Price?
chapter-027Why did such an idea occur to her even enough to be reprobated and forbidden?
chapter-027Why should she lose a pleasure which she has shewn herself so deserving of?"
chapter-010Do you mean literally or figuratively? chapter-010 Miss Price all alone"and"My dear Fanny, how comes this?"
chapter-010Were we? chapter-010 What else have you been spunging?"
chapter-010You think her more light- hearted than I am?
chapter-010After another pause, he went on--"Pray, Miss Price, are you such a great admirer of this Mr. Crawford as some people are?
chapter-010But now, sincerely, do not you find the place altogether worse than you expected?"
chapter-010Where are the others?
chapter-005But do you really? chapter-005 Do not I tell you that I like her best at first?"
chapter-005Mary, how shall we manage him?
chapter-005Pray, is she out, or is she not? chapter-005 And Fanny, what was she doing and thinking all this while? chapter-005 Does she dine out every where, as well as at my sister''s?
chapter-005Does she go to balls?
chapter-005What is this but a take in?"
chapter-005and what was her opinion of the newcomers?
chapter-013What is the matter?
chapter-013You are not serious, Tom, in meaning to act?
chapter-013Be it only half a play, an act, a scene; what should prevent us?
chapter-013Can we be wrong if Mary Crawford feels the same?"
chapter-013How many a time have we mourned over the dead body of Julius Caesar, and to be''d and not to be''d, in this very room, for his amusement?
chapter-013Maria gave Edmund a glance, which meant,"What say you now?
chapter-013Not these countenances, I am sure,"looking towards the Miss Bertrams;"and for a theatre, what signifies a theatre?
chapter-013What is there to surprise you in it?"
chapter-002And when shall you do it?
chapter-002But, cousin, will it go to the post?
chapter-002My dear little cousin,said he, with all the gentleness of an excellent nature,"what can be the matter?"
chapter-002Did she, in short, want anything he could possibly get her, or do for her?
chapter-002Was she ill?
chapter-002Would it make you happy to write to William?"
chapter-002or had she quarrelled with Maria and Julia?
chapter-002or was anybody angry with her?
chapter-002or was she puzzled about anything in her lesson that he could explain?
chapter-044What do they bring but disappointment and sorrow? chapter-044 Why is not it settled?
chapter-044How shall I bear it?
chapter-044The only question is how?
chapter-044What may be the likeliest means?
chapter-024I am grown too old to go out more than three times a week; but I have a plan for the intermediate days, and what do you think it is?"
chapter-024Is she prudish?
chapter-024Is she queer?
chapter-024Is she solemn?
chapter-024What is her character?
chapter-024Why did she draw back and look so grave at me?
chapter-036Do you mean, then, that your brother knew of the necklace beforehand? chapter-036 But are you so insensible as you profess yourself? chapter-036 Do you remember it? chapter-036 Poor Sir Thomas, who was glad to see you? chapter-036 The subject of it so very-- very-- what shall I say? chapter-036 Was not he devoted to you at the ball? chapter-036 Who says we shall not be sisters? chapter-036 she cried, with instant animation,am I here again?
chapter-036why will such things ever pass away?"
chapter-031Has this been all your doing, then?
chapter-031Compared with you, who has a right to be happy?
chapter-031Did Admiral Crawford apply?
chapter-031Have you really-- was it by your desire?
chapter-031How was it?
chapter-031No answer to her note?
chapter-031She would not have him be serious, and yet what could excuse the use of such words and offers, if they meant but to trifle?
chapter-026My dear child,said she, laughing,"what are you afraid of?
chapter-026Shall not you wear your brother''s cross?
chapter-026Did she love him well enough to forego what had used to be essential points?
chapter-026Did she love him well enough to make them no longer essential?
chapter-026Do you think Henry will claim the necklace as mine, and fancy you did not come honestly by it?
chapter-026The dress being settled in all its grander parts--"But what shall you have by way of necklace?"
chapter-026Was there not a"yes"in all this?
chapter-026or perhaps"--looking archly--"you suspect a confederacy between us, and that what I am now doing is with his knowledge and at his desire?"
chapter-028Did Edmund?
chapter-028Did she think of being up before you set off?"
chapter-028How can you be tired so soon?"
chapter-028It was but to think of her conversation with Edmund, and what was the restlessness of Mrs. Norris?
chapter-028Mr. Crawford, I think you call for him at half- past nine?"
chapter-028Pray, what is Henry going for?"
chapter-028She looked all loveliness-- and what might not be the end of it?
chapter-028What were the yawns of Lady Bertram?
chapter-028What would she have been if we had not taken her by the hand?"
chapter-018Am I right? chapter-018 Have I?
chapter-018Have you ever happened to look at the part I mean?
chapter-018Could you do it?
chapter-018How am I ever to look him in the face and say such things?
chapter-018Or why had not she rather gone to her own room, as she had felt to be safest, instead of attending the rehearsal at all?
chapter-018Was not that well done of me?
chapter-018What is the play about, Fanny?
chapter-018What was to be done?
chapter-018What would your governess and your uncle say to see them used for such a purpose?
chapter-018Why was not Miss Crawford to be applied to as well?
chapter-018You will be so good, wo n''t you?"
chapter-019Where did you leave Miss Crawford, Fanny?
chapter-019CHAPTER XIX How is the consternation of the party to be described?
chapter-019Do you find them agreeable acquaintance?"
chapter-019Had not I better go too?
chapter-019Sir Thomas was at that moment looking round him, and saying,"But where is Fanny?
chapter-019Sir Thomas''s look implied,"On your judgment, Edmund, I depended; what have you been about?"
chapter-019They walked off, utterly heedless of Mr. Rushworth''s repeated question of,"Shall I go too?
chapter-019Why do not I see my little Fanny?"
chapter-019Will not it be right for me to go too?"
chapter-019and what have you been acting?"
chapter-019what is to be done now?"
chapter-003And am I never to live here again?
chapter-003But what did he say? chapter-003 Dear sister, if you consider my unhappy state, how can she be any comfort to me?
chapter-003Is she not to live with you? chapter-003 Then you will not mind living by yourself quite alone?"
chapter-003What is to prevent you?
chapter-003Yes, my dear; why should you be astonished? chapter-003 Fanny was too much surprised to do more than repeat her aunt''s words,Going to leave you?"
chapter-003How came Sir Thomas to speak to you about it?"
chapter-003How shall you like it?"
chapter-003I hope it does not distress you very much, Fanny?"
chapter-003You always do, do n''t you?"
chapter-003a poor, helpless, forlorn widow, unfit for anything, my spirits quite broke down; what could I do with a girl at her time of life?
chapter-003what could I do with Fanny?
chapter-003what do you mean?"
chapter-030What are you waiting for?
chapter-030You will divide your year between London and Northamptonshire?
chapter-030But what will Mrs. Rushworth and Julia say?"
chapter-030Does she know her own happiness?"
chapter-030Mrs. Norris often talks of her luck; what will she say now?
chapter-030Was there one of the family, excepting Edmund, who had not in some way or other continually exercised her patience and forbearance?
chapter-030What are your plans?
chapter-030What can Sir Thomas and Edmund together do, what do they do for her happiness, comfort, honour, and dignity in the world, to what I shall do?"
chapter-030What could be more encouraging to a man who had her love in view?
chapter-030What could more delightfully prove that the warmth of her heart was equal to its gentleness?
chapter-030When did you begin to think seriously about her?"
chapter-030Will it astonish you?
chapter-046And do n''t they live in Wimpole Street?
chapter-046Have you breakfasted? chapter-046 But why would not you let us come for you? chapter-046 Does Susan go?
chapter-046If I have spoken once to Rebecca about that carpet, I am sure I have spoke at least a dozen times; have not I, Betsey?
chapter-046What would be the consequence?
chapter-046When shall you be ready?
chapter-046Whom would it not injure?
chapter-046Whose peace would it not cut up for ever?
chapter-046Whose views might it not affect?
chapter-022But how may it rise? chapter-022 Well,"said Miss Crawford,"and do you not scold us for our imprudence?
chapter-022You intend to be very rich?
chapter-022Do not we all?"
chapter-022Do not you?
chapter-022How may my honesty at least rise to any distinction?"
chapter-022There is nothing frightful in such a picture, is there, Miss Price?
chapter-022Well, shall we join and disappoint them of half their lecture upon sitting down out of doors at this time of year, by being up before they can begin?"
chapter-022What can you want but a decent maintenance?
chapter-022What do you think we have been sitting down for but to be talked to about it, and entreated and supplicated never to do so again?"
chapter-022What would you have me do?"
chapter-022and"What will you have?"
chapter-015But what do you do for women?
chapter-015Do not you think he would?
chapter-015Do you imagine that I could have such an idea in my head? chapter-015 If you are afraid of half a dozen speeches,"cried Mr. Rushworth,"what would you do with such a part as mine?
chapter-015There, my dear, do you hear what Edmund says?
chapter-015Well, how do you go on?
chapter-015Have I ever seen either of the gentlemen?
chapter-015Is it practicable for any of the others to double it?
chapter-015That''s something, is not it?
chapter-015What gentleman among you am I to have the pleasure of making love to?"
chapter-015What is your advice?"
chapter-015What shall we do for an Anhalt?
chapter-015Who is to be Anhalt?
chapter-015Yes, Mr. Charles Maddox dined at my sister''s one day, did not he, Henry?
chapter-015and"What have you settled?"
chapter-042And how are you to be conveyed back again? chapter-042 And it is to be a two months''visit, is not?"
chapter-042Have you no message for anybody?
chapter-042Is there nothing I can do for you in town?
chapter-042You have been here a month, I think?
chapter-042And, if in little things, must it not be so in great?
chapter-042Do you advise it?"
chapter-042Is there anything I can do for you in town?
chapter-042Shall I go?
chapter-042Who comes for you?"
chapter-042Would it not be worse than simple?
chapter-006A prison indeed? chapter-006 At sea, has she?
chapter-006Do you know anything of my cousin''s captain?
chapter-006Have you never been there? chapter-006 I am to have it to- morrow; but how do you think it is to be conveyed?
chapter-006My dear Henry, have you nothing to say? chapter-006 There can be no doubt of Mr. Crawford''s willingness; but why should not more of us go?
chapter-006You are fond of the sort of thing?
chapter-006You would find it difficult, I dare say, just now, in the middle of a very late hay harvest, to hire a horse and cart?
chapter-006Does it not make you think of Cowper?
chapter-006In any particular style of building?"
chapter-006In the king''s service, of course?"
chapter-006What would I not give to see it again?"
chapter-006Why should not we make a little party?
chapter-006Will it not be honourably conveyed?"
chapter-006You have a large acquaintance in the navy, I conclude?"
chapter-006said Edmund;"Captain Marshall?
chapter-016Can I speak with you, Fanny, for a few minutes?
chapter-016No,said Fanny slowly,"not immediately, but--""But what?
chapter-016Yes; but what can be done? chapter-016 Can you mention any other measure by which I have a chance of doing equal good?
chapter-016Can you, Fanny?"
chapter-016Could it be possible?
chapter-016Do not you see it in the same light?"
chapter-016Does it not strike you so, Fanny?
chapter-016How does Lord Macartney go on?"
chapter-016Was he not deceiving himself?
chapter-016Was he not wrong?
chapter-016Was it not ill- nature, selfishness, and a fear of exposing herself?
chapter-016Will not this be worth gaining?"
chapter-038Now, Susan,cried Mrs. Price, in a complaining voice,"now, how can you be so cross?
chapter-038Was she as much plagued as herself to get tolerable servants?
chapter-038What have you got there, my love?
chapter-038A few inquiries began: but one of the earliest--"How did sister Bertram manage about her servants?"
chapter-038And what would you like to have now?
chapter-038And when did you get anything to eat?
chapter-038But have you heard about the Thrush?
chapter-038But no matter; here''s Fanny in the parlour, and why should we stay in the passage?
chapter-038Campbell has been here, quite in a worry about you; and now what shall we do?
chapter-038Have you heard the news?
chapter-038Near the Canopus?
chapter-038What right had she to be of importance to her family?
chapter-038Whereabouts does the Thrush lay at Spithead?
chapter-038and now, what will you have?
chapter-007But were there roses enough to oblige her to go twice?
chapter-007Did you go out in the heat?
chapter-007Fanny has been cutting roses, has she?
chapter-007How did you like her yesterday?
chapter-007And what right had she to suppose that you would not write long letters when you were absent?"
chapter-007But was there nothing in her conversation that struck you, Fanny, as not quite right?"
chapter-007CHAPTER VII"Well, Fanny, and how do you like Miss Crawford now?"
chapter-007Edmund got up and walked about the room, saying,"And could nobody be employed on such an errand but Fanny?
chapter-007How long have you had it?"
chapter-007How often do I pace it three times a day, early and late, ay, and in all weathers too, and say nothing about it?"
chapter-007Is she gone to bed?"
chapter-007She must not wonder at all this; what could be more natural than that Edmund should be making himself useful, and proving his good- nature by any one?
chapter-007Were not we all out?
chapter-007Why can not you come and sit here, and employ yourself as we do?
chapter-007cried Edmund;"has she been walking as well as cutting roses; walking across the hot park to your house, and doing it twice, ma''am?
chapter-007to be sure she did,"said Mrs. Norris:"would you have her stay within such a fine day as this?
chapter-025Are you fond of dancing, Fanny?
chapter-025But you do not wish yourself at Portsmouth, William?
chapter-025Come, Fanny, Fanny, what are you about? chapter-025 Have you ever seen the place?"
chapter-025It sounds like it,said Edmund;"but which way did you turn after passing Sewell''s farm?"
chapter-025Well,continued Edmund,"and how did you like what you saw?"
chapter-025What shall I do, Sir Thomas? chapter-025 You inquired, then?"
chapter-025And turning to his uncle, who was now close to them,"Is not Fanny a very good dancer, sir?"
chapter-025Do not you see your aunt is going?
chapter-025Edmund, am I saying too much?"
chapter-025Have you never any balls at Northampton?
chapter-025May I hope for your acquiescence, and for your not influencing your son against such a tenant?"
chapter-025We used to jump about together many a time, did not we?
chapter-025Whist and speculation; which will amuse me most?"
chapter-025when the hand- organ was in the street?
chapter-047And what,said Fanny( believing herself required to speak),"what could you say?"
chapter-047Cruelty, do you call it? chapter-047 Did you?"
chapter-047How long were you together?
chapter-047Could you have believed it possible?
chapter-047For where, Fanny, shall we find a woman whom nature had so richly endowed?
chapter-047Her uncle''s displeasure was terrible to her; but what could her justification or her gratitude and attachment do for him?
chapter-047No reluctance, no horror, no feminine, shall I say, no modest loathings?
chapter-047Was it part of your last sermon?
chapter-047What can equal the folly of our two relations?''
chapter-047What was to be inferred?
chapter-047You do not wish me to be silent?
chapter-029Are they musical?
chapter-029The Miss Owens,said she, soon afterwards;"suppose you were to have one of the Miss Owens settled at Thornton Lacey; how should you like it?
chapter-029And these were her longest speeches and clearest communications: the rest was only a languid"Yes, yes; very well; did you?
chapter-029But honestly now, do not you rather expect it than otherwise?"
chapter-029Does he give you much account of what he is doing?
chapter-029Does his staying longer surprise you?"
chapter-029How many Miss Owens are there?"
chapter-029Indeed, how can one care for those one has never seen?
chapter-029Is it Christmas gaieties that he is staying for?"
chapter-029Was his letter a long one?
chapter-029Who could write chat to Sir Thomas?
chapter-029Who should invite her?
chapter-029You are to deal, ma''am; shall I deal for you?"
chapter-029did he?
chapter-034Do you wonder? chapter-034 Do you, ma''am?"
chapter-034How can you, sir? chapter-034 What did that shake of the head mean?"
chapter-034What was it meant to express? chapter-034 Are not you going to tell me so?
chapter-034But of what?
chapter-034Did you speak?"
chapter-034Did you think I ought?"
chapter-034Did you think me speaking improperly, lightly, irreverently on the subject?
chapter-034Do you suppose you are ever present to my imagination under any other?
chapter-034Is there anything in my present entreaty that you do not understand?
chapter-034Perhaps I have as yet no right; but by what other name can I call you?
chapter-034What did that shake of the head mean?"
chapter-034What had I been saying to displease you?
chapter-034You quite astonish me; I wonder how you can--""Do I astonish you?"
chapter-034stepping eagerly to Fanny, and addressing her in a softened voice; and upon her saying"No,"he added,"Are you sure you did not speak?
chapter-009But why are you to be a clergyman? chapter-009 Do you think the church itself never chosen, then?"
chapter-009Do you think we are walking four miles an hour?
chapter-009I am afraid you are very tired, Fanny,said Edmund, observing her;"why would not you speak sooner?
chapter-009Query,said Mr. Crawford, looking round him,"whether we may not find something to employ us here before we go farther?
chapter-009Shall any of us object to being comfortable? chapter-009 Why should it surprise you?
chapter-009Can not you imagine with what unwilling feelings the former belles of the house of Rushworth did many a time repair to this chapel?
chapter-009Do not you think we have?"
chapter-009Do you think the minds which are suffered, which are indulged in wanderings in a chapel, would be more collected in a closet?"
chapter-009For what is to be done in the church?
chapter-009Have not they completely the air of it?"
chapter-009How would Mr. Crawford like, in what manner would he chuse, to take a survey of the grounds?
chapter-009Mr. Rushworth, shall we summon a council on this lawn?"
chapter-009One does not see much of this influence and importance in society, and how can it be acquired where they are so seldom seen themselves?
chapter-009govern the conduct and fashion the manners of a large congregation for the rest of the week?
chapter-009said Miss Crawford;"what, are you to be a clergyman?"
chapter-032But you have a fire in general?
chapter-032How comes this about? chapter-032 Out of your power to return his good opinion?
chapter-032Refuse him?
chapter-032Am I right?
chapter-032But now, when he has made his overtures so properly, and honourably-- what are your scruples now?"
chapter-032Crawford?"
chapter-032Do you agree with me, my dear?"
chapter-032For what reason?"
chapter-032How could Mr. Crawford say such a thing?
chapter-032Upon what plea?
chapter-032What is all this?
chapter-032What should Sir Thomas want you for?
chapter-032What was to become of her?
chapter-032what are you about?
chapter-032where are you going?
chapter-035And Mrs. Grant, did she say-- did she speak; was she there all the time?
chapter-035Do you suppose that we think differently? chapter-035 Shall I?"
chapter-035The Miss Owens-- you liked them, did not you?
chapter-035Was Mrs. Grant in the room, then?
chapter-035You spent your time pleasantly there?
chapter-035You were near staying there?
chapter-035Am I to hear of it from everybody but Fanny herself?"
chapter-035But how could you possibly suppose me against you?
chapter-035Can it admit of a question?
chapter-035Can there be any disagreement between us here?"
chapter-035How could it be otherwise, with such an education and adviser?
chapter-035How could you imagine me an advocate for marriage without love?
chapter-035How was I to have an attachment at his service, as soon as it was asked for?
chapter-035How, then, was I to be-- to be in love with him the moment he said he was with me?
chapter-035Under the disadvantages, indeed, which both have had, is it not wonderful that they should be what they are?
chapter-035Were I even careless in general on such matters, how could you imagine me so where your happiness was at stake?"
chapter-023But can I do without her, Sir Thomas?
chapter-023But is it not very natural,observed Edmund,"that Mrs. Grant should wish to procure so agreeable a visitor for her sister?"
chapter-023How came she to think of asking Fanny? chapter-023 I can not imagine why Mrs. Grant should think of asking her?
chapter-023She will be late,said Sir Thomas, taking out his watch;"but what is your difficulty?"
chapter-023Will he not feel this?
chapter-023Yes, they have been there about a fortnight, Miss Price, have they not? chapter-023 But how can I spare her?
chapter-023CHAPTER XXIII"But why should Mrs. Grant ask Fanny?"
chapter-023Fanny, you do not want to go, do you?"
chapter-023Has not Miss Crawford a gown something the same?"
chapter-023I do not imagine he figures much in the letters to Mansfield Park; do you, Miss Price?
chapter-023Miss Price, will not you join me in encouraging your cousin?
chapter-023She was anxious, she knew-- more anxious perhaps than she ought to be-- for what was it after all whether she went or staid?
chapter-023What have you got on?"
chapter-023When is it to be?
chapter-023When will it be?
chapter-023Will twenty minutes after four suit you?"
chapter-023for am I not certain of seeing or hearing something there to pain me?"
chapter-023who have they got to meet us?"