CHAPTER XVI

Every body in and about Highbury who had ever visited Mr.Elton, was disposed to pay him attention on his marriage.

Dinner-parties and evening-parties were made for him and his lady; and invitations flowed in so fast that she had soon the pleasure of apprehending they were never to have a disengaged day.
"I see how it is," said she.

"I see what a life I am to lead among you.
Upon my word we shall be absolutely dissipated.

We really seem quite the fashion.

If this is living in the country, it is nothing very formidable.