I wish we had a large acquaintance here." "I wish we had any--it would be somebody to go to." "Very true, my dear; and if we knew anybody we would join them directly.
The Skinners were here last year--I wish they were here now." "Had not we better go away as it is?
Here are no tea-things for us, you see." "No more there are, indeed.

How very provoking! But I think we had better sit still, for one gets so tumbled in such a crowd! How is my head, my dear?
Somebody gave me a push that has hurt it, I am afraid." "No, indeed, it looks very nice.

But, dear Mrs.Allen, are you sure there is nobody you know in all this multitude of people?
I think you must know somebody." "I don't, upon my word--I wish I did.

I wish I had a large acquaintance here with all my heart, and then I should get you a partner.

I should be so glad to have you dance.