I want to be set right.

Nay, nay, I entreat you; for one moment put down your work.

What did that shake of the head mean ?" In vain was her "Pray, sir, don't; pray, Mr.Crawford," repeated twice over; and in vain did she try to move away.

In the same low, eager voice, and the same close neighbourhood, he went on, reurging the same questions as before.

She grew more agitated and displeased.
"How can you, sir?
You quite astonish me; I wonder how you can--" "Do I astonish you ?" said he.