No, he could not, he would not, turn them into fun, just to while away an idle five minutes.
Mrs.Bertram called Catherine over to introduce her to Lady Verney, and Bertram, in a moment, was by Beatrice's side.
"This is lucky," he said.

"I thought you had left me for the day." "Why should you think that ?" she replied.

"It would be impossible for people not constantly to come against each other in a small place like this." "May I come with you now?
You seem very busy." "You can come and help me if you feel inclined.

I always have a great deal to do at these feasts; I have been at them for years, and know all about them, and the Rector invariably expects me to keep the ball going." "What ball ?" "The ball of pleasure.

Each hand must grasp it--everyone must be happy.
That is the Hector's aim and mine." "I think it is your aim not only to-day, but every day." "Yes, if I can manage it.