She promised him again and again to come--much oftener than he doubted--and was extremely gratified by such a proof of intimacy, such a distinguishing compliment as she chose to consider it.
"You may depend upon me," said she.

"I certainly will come.

Name your day, and I will come.

You will allow me to bring Jane Fairfax ?" "I cannot name a day," said he, "till I have spoken to some others whom I would wish to meet you." "Oh! leave all that to me.

Only give me a carte-blanche .-- I am Lady Patroness, you know.