Indeed, from some casual and broken hints of Benington, especially in the latter part of his life, I had long since gathered this conjecture.......

Something, thought I, may be derived from my acquaintance with her husband favourable to my views.
I anxiously waited for an opportunity of acquainting Ludloe with my resolution.

On the day of our last conversation, he had made a short excursion from town, intending to return the same evening, but had continued absent for several days.

As soon as he came back, I hastened to acquaint him with my wishes.
Have you well considered this matter, said he.

Be assured it is of no trivial import.