Before the negotiation was completed, it began to grow a little dusk.

I did not hasten it, for I liked well enough to sit and hear her talk; I was amused with the sort of business talent she displayed.
Edward could not have shown himself more practical, though he might have evinced more coarseness and urgency; and then she had so many reasons, so many explanations; and, after all, she succeeded in proving herself quite disinterested and even liberal.

At last she concluded, she could say no more, because, as I acquiesced in all things, there was no further ground for the exercise of her parts of speech.

I was obliged to rise.

I would rather have sat a little longer; what had I to return to but my small empty room?
And my eyes had a pleasure in looking at Mdlle.