You may have won this girl's affections.

It matters little whether the mamma be a hacknied match-maker, or the cousin a bullying duellist.

If the girl have a heart, and that you have gained it"-- "Then I must marry, you would say." "Exactly so--without the prompting of your worthy uncle, I see no other course open to you without dishonour.

My advice, therefore, is, ascertain--and that speedily--how far your attentions have been attended with the success you dread--and then decide at once.

Are you able to get as far as Mrs.Bingham's room this morning?
If so, come along.