But it is not in my power to delay my journey for one day!" "If you would but let us know what your business is," said Mrs.
Jennings, "we might see whether it could be put off or not." "You would not be six hours later," said Willoughby, "if you were to defer your journey till our return." "I cannot afford to lose ONE hour."-- Elinor then heard Willoughby say, in a low voice to Marianne, "There are some people who cannot bear a party of pleasure.

Brandon is one of them.

He was afraid of catching cold I dare say, and invented this trick for getting out of it.

I would lay fifty guineas the letter was of his own writing." "I have no doubt of it," replied Marianne.
"There is no persuading you to change your mind, Brandon, I know of old," said Sir John, "when once you are determined on anything.

But, however, I hope you will think better of it.