In no other light could you have been more to me than a common acquaintance.

I am exceedingly sorry: but it is well that the mistake ends where it does.

Had the same behaviour continued, Miss Smith might have been led into a misconception of your views; not being aware, probably, any more than myself, of the very great inequality which you are so sensible of.

But, as it is, the disappointment is single, and, I trust, will not be lasting.

I have no thoughts of matrimony at present." He was too angry to say another word; her manner too decided to invite supplication; and in this state of swelling resentment, and mutually deep mortification, they had to continue together a few minutes longer, for the fears of Mr.Woodhouse had confined them to a foot-pace.