11/14 Let me be of use in some quarter. Do you stay, or go ?' 'Dolly,' said Emma, in a hurried manner, 'my dear girl, this is our last hope. If we part now, it is only that we may meet again in happiness and honour. I will trust to this gentleman.' 'No no-no!' cried Dolly, clinging to her. 'Pray, pray, do not!' 'You hear,' said Emma, 'that to-night--only to-night--within a few hours--think of that!--you will be among those who would die of grief to lose you, and who are now plunged in the deepest misery for your sake. |