But still I might not have believed it, for where the mind is perhaps rather unwilling to be convinced, it will always find something to support its doubts, if I had not, when the servant let me in today, accidentally seen a letter in his hand, directed to Mr.Willoughby in your sister's writing.

I came to inquire, but I was convinced before I could ask the question.

Is every thing finally settled?
Is it impossible to-?
But I have no right, and I could have no chance of succeeding.

Excuse me, Miss Dashwood.

I believe I have been wrong in saying so much, but I hardly know what to do, and on your prudence I have the strongest dependence.