If dancing formed the amusement of the night, they were partners for half the time; and when obliged to separate for a couple of dances, were careful to stand together and scarcely spoke a word to any body else.

Such conduct made them of course most exceedingly laughed at; but ridicule could not shame, and seemed hardly to provoke them.
Mrs.Dashwood entered into all their feelings with a warmth which left her no inclination for checking this excessive display of them.

To her it was but the natural consequence of a strong affection in a young and ardent mind.
This was the season of happiness to Marianne.

Her heart was devoted to Willoughby, and the fond attachment to Norland, which she brought with her from Sussex, was more likely to be softened than she had thought it possible before, by the charms which his society bestowed on her present home.
Elinor's happiness was not so great.

Her heart was not so much at ease, nor her satisfaction in their amusements so pure.