One feels that it cannot be a very long acquaintance.

He has been gone only four weeks." Nobody had any information to give; and, after a few more wonderings, Emma said, "You are silent, Miss Fairfax--but I hope you mean to take an interest in this news.

You, who have been hearing and seeing so much of late on these subjects, who must have been so deep in the business on Miss Campbell's account--we shall not excuse your being indifferent about Mr.
Elton and Miss Hawkins." "When I have seen Mr.Elton," replied Jane, "I dare say I shall be interested--but I believe it requires _that_ with me.

And as it is some months since Miss Campbell married, the impression may be a little worn off." "Yes, he has been gone just four weeks, as you observe, Miss Woodhouse," said Miss Bates, "four weeks yesterday .-- A Miss Hawkins!--Well, I had always rather fancied it would be some young lady hereabouts; not that I ever--Mrs.Cole once whispered to me--but I immediately said, 'No, Mr.
Elton is a most worthy young man--but'-- In short, I do not think I am particularly quick at those sort of discoveries.

I do not pretend to it.
What is before me, I see.