It was amazingly shocking, to be sure; but the Tilneys were entirely to blame.

Why were not they more punctual?
It was dirty, indeed, but what did that signify?
I am sure John and I should not have minded it.

I never mind going through anything, where a friend is concerned; that is my disposition, and John is just the same; he has amazing strong feelings.

Good heavens! What a delightful hand you have got! Kings, I vow! I never was so happy in my life! I would fifty times rather you should have them than myself." And now I may dismiss my heroine to the sleepless couch, which is the true heroine's portion; to a pillow strewed with thorns and wet with tears.

And lucky may she think herself, if she get another good night's rest in the course of the next three months..