7/17 We both abhor suspense. It will do you good to speak of your distress, whatever it may be." "Have you indeed no idea ?" said Mrs.Weston in a trembling voice. It does relate to him, and I will tell you directly;" (resuming her work, and seeming resolved against looking up.) "He has been here this very morning, on a most extraordinary errand. It is impossible to express our surprize. He came to speak to his father on a subject,--to announce an attachment--" She stopped to breathe. |