This will be complete enjoyment; and I do not know, Mrs.Elton, whether the uncertainty of our meetings, the sort of constant expectation there will be of his coming in to-day or to-morrow, and at any hour, may not be more friendly to happiness than having him actually in the house.

I think it is so.

I think it is the state of mind which gives most spirit and delight.

I hope you will be pleased with my son; but you must not expect a prodigy.

He is generally thought a fine young man, but do not expect a prodigy.