With him it is entirely a matter of feeling: he claims no merit in it; perhaps is entitled to none.

Yet, having chosen so well, his constancy has a respectable stamp.

Had his choice been less unexceptionable, I should have condemned his persevering." "Indeed, sir," said Fanny, "I am very sorry that Mr.Crawford should continue to know that it is paying me a very great compliment, and I feel most undeservedly honoured; but I am so perfectly convinced, and I have told him so, that it never will be in my power--" "My dear," interrupted Sir Thomas, "there is no occasion for this.

Your feelings are as well known to me as my wishes and regrets must be to you.

There is nothing more to be said or done.