He knew his uncle too well to consult him on any matrimonial scheme.

The Admiral hated marriage, and thought it never pardonable in a young man of independent fortune.
"When Fanny is known to him," continued Henry, "he will doat on her.
She is exactly the woman to do away every prejudice of such a man as the Admiral, for she he would describe, if indeed he has now delicacy of language enough to embody his own ideas.

But till it is absolutely settled--settled beyond all interference, he shall know nothing of the matter.

No, Mary, you are quite mistaken.

You have not discovered my business yet." "Well, well, I am satisfied.