17/19 But I am not fishing; don't compliment me. If I _am_ missed, it will appear. I shall not be in any doubtful, or distant, or unapproachable region." Now Fanny could not bring herself to speak, and Miss Crawford was disappointed; for she had hoped to hear some pleasant assurance of her power from one who she thought must know, and her spirits were clouded again. I dare say they are trying for it. And they are quite in the light, for it would be a very pretty establishment for them. |