Felix allowed Charlotte time to plead his cause; and then, on the third day, he sought an interview with his uncle.

It was in the morning; Mr.Wentworth was in his office; and, on going in, Felix found that Charlotte was at that moment in conference with her father.

She had, in fact, been constantly near him since her interview with Felix; she had made up her mind that it was her duty to repeat very literally her cousin's passionate plea.

She had accordingly followed Mr.Wentworth about like a shadow, in order to find him at hand when she should have mustered sufficient composure to speak.

For poor Charlotte, in this matter, naturally lacked composure; especially when she meditated upon some of Felix's intimations.