She has heard a friend speak of you, and bears already, toward you, a feeling of warmer tone than mere friendship." Mr.Willet fixed his eyes so earnestly on the countenance of Fanny, that she partly averted her face to conceal the warm flush that came to her cheeks.
"I shall be happy to make her acquaintance," she replied.

"Our circle of friends cannot be so large here as in the city; but we may find compensation in closer attachments." "I will say to my mother and sisters, that they may expect to see you to-morrow," And Mr.Willet looked from face to face.
"Yes; we will ride over to-morrow," said Mrs.Markland.
"And you, also, Miss Markland." The courteous manner in which this was said quite won the heart of Aunt Grace, and she replied that she would give herself that pleasure.
Mr.Willet sat for an hour, during which time he conversed in the most agreeable and intelligent manner; and, on retiring, left behind him a very favourable impression.
"I like that man," said Aunt Grace, with an emphasis that caused Mrs.Markland to look toward her and smile.
"That's a little remarkable.

You are not very apt to like men at first sight." "I like him, for he's a true man and a gentleman," returned Aunt Grace.

"And true men, I think, are scarce articles." "Ever hasty in your conclusions, whether favourable or unfavourable," said Mrs.Markland.
"And rarely in error.

You may add that," replied the sister-in-law, confidently.