He had just compunction enough for having done nothing for his sisters himself, to be exceedingly anxious that everybody else should do a great deal; and an offer from Colonel Brandon, or a legacy from Mrs.Jennings, was the easiest means of atoning for his own neglect.
They were lucky enough to find Lady Middleton at home, and Sir John came in before their visit ended.

Abundance of civilities passed on all sides.

Sir John was ready to like anybody, and though Mr.Dashwood did not seem to know much about horses, he soon set him down as a very good-natured fellow: while Lady Middleton saw enough of fashion in his appearance to think his acquaintance worth having; and Mr.Dashwood went away delighted with both.
"I shall have a charming account to carry to Fanny," said he, as he walked back with his sister.

"Lady Middleton is really a most elegant woman! Such a woman as I am sure Fanny will be glad to know.

And Mrs.
Jennings too, an exceedingly well-behaved woman, though not so elegant as her daughter.