His dejection was most evident.

He sat really lost in thought for the first few minutes; and when rousing himself, it was only to say, "Of all horrid things, leave-taking is the worst." "But you will come again," said Emma.

"This will not be your only visit to Randalls." "Ah!--( shaking his head)--the uncertainty of when I may be able to return!--I shall try for it with a zeal!--It will be the object of all my thoughts and cares!--and if my uncle and aunt go to town this spring--but I am afraid--they did not stir last spring--I am afraid it is a custom gone for ever." "Our poor ball must be quite given up." "Ah! that ball!--why did we wait for any thing ?--why not seize the pleasure at once ?--How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!--You told us it would be so .-- Oh! Miss Woodhouse, why are you always so right ?" "Indeed, I am very sorry to be right in this instance.

I would much rather have been merry than wise." "If I can come again, we are still to have our ball.

My father depends on it.