After all, dear Gradgrind, let them be.

There's no harm in it.
They'll get trouble enough before morning.

Let them enjoy the evening.

I am not sure but these lovers whom we write down fools are the only wise people after all.

Is it not wise to be happy?
Let them alone.
For the first time in three years, for the first time since she had crossed the threshold of "Old Jack Means" and come under the domination of Mrs.Old Jack Means, Hannah talked cheerfully, almost gayly.