She began to blush herself and to reflect that he might be much in love.
"This is very abrupt," said Mr.Wentworth, at last.
"Have you never suspected it, dear uncle ?" Felix inquired.

"Well, that proves how discreet I have been.

Yes, I thought you would n't like it." "It is very serious, Felix," said Mr.Wentworth.
"You think it 's an abuse of hospitality!" exclaimed Felix, smiling again.
"Of hospitality ?--an abuse ?" his uncle repeated very slowly.
"That is what Felix said to me," said Charlotte, conscientiously.
"Of course you think so; don't defend yourself!" Felix pursued.

"It is an abuse, obviously; the most I can claim is that it is perhaps a pardonable one.

I simply fell head over heels in love; one can hardly help that.