However, since it must be, I will come tomorrow to inquire after your sister." "She will see you herself, to-morrow; I repeat it is nothing serious.
But do not run away in such a hurry, pray; will you not spare me a little quarter of an hour's conversation?
I want to speak to you; sit down there, and now listen to me well.

My sister and I had intended this evening, after dinner, to blockade you into a little corner of the drawing-room, and then she meant to tell you what I am going to try to say for us both." "But I am a little nervous.

Do not laugh; it is a very serious matter.
We wish to thank you for having been, ever since our arrival here, so good to us both." "Oh, Miss Percival, pray, it is I who--" "Oh, do not interrupt me, you will quite confuse me.

I do not know how to get through with it.

I maintain, besides, that the thanks are due from us, not from you.