But I hardly dared to hope you would come to Priorsford and love Jean at sight.

It's all as simple as a fairy-tale." "Oh, _is_ it?
I very much doubt if Jean will look at me.

I sometimes think she rather avoids me.

She keeps out of my way, and hardly ever addresses a remark to me." "She has never mentioned you to me," said Pamela, "and that's a good sign.

I don't say you won't have to wait.