22/29 But her uncle's anger gave her the severest pain of all. She had no one to take her part, to counsel, or speak for her. He might have softened his father; but all, perhaps all, would think her selfish and ungrateful. She might have to endure the reproach again and again; she might hear it, or see it, or know it to exist for ever in every connexion about her. She could not but feel some resentment against Mr.Crawford; yet, if he really loved her, and were unhappy too! It was all wretchedness together. |