Let her be brought up to consider him her future husband; let her not be prejudiced against him; let her fairly judge for herself, when the time arrives." "You see, my lord," said Mr.Aubrey, as he took back the letter, "that this letter bears the same date as your uncle's will.

What he desired has been done.

Be just, my lord, be just, and exonerate us all from blame: who can dictate to the affections ?" "And I am to understand that I have no chance, now or hereafter, of obtaining the affections of Evelyn?
Surely, at your age, Mr.Aubrey, you cannot encourage the heated romance common to all girls of Evelyn's age.

Persons of our rank do not marry like the Corydon and Phyllis of a pastoral.

At my years, I never was fool enough to expect that I should inspire a girl of seventeen with what is called a passionate attachment.
But happy marriages are based upon suitable circumstances, mutual knowledge and indulgence, respect, esteem.