2/18 "Does nothing occur to you ?--Do not you recollect ?--Harriet Smith." Her cheeks flushed at the name, and she felt afraid of something, though she knew not what. "You have, I believe, and know the whole." "No, I have not; I know nothing; pray tell me." "You are prepared for the worst, I see--and very bad it is. Harriet Smith marries Robert Martin." Emma gave a start, which did not seem like being prepared--and her eyes, in eager gaze, said, "No, this is impossible!" but her lips were closed. He left me not half an hour ago." She was still looking at him with the most speaking amazement. |