27/50 I should think he would like to." "You will have to hurry, Charlotte." "I can dress in ten minutes if I want to." "I will leave you now." She hesitated a moment at the door, but she could not bring herself to speak of her engagement. She saw that Charlotte was in one of her "no-matter-every-thing-right" moods, and knew she would take the important news without the proper surprise and enthusiasm. In fact, she perceived that Harry's visit occupied her whole mind; for, as she stood a moment or two irresolute as to her own desires, Charlotte talked eagerly of her brother. The rector is coming to dinner also." "I shall wear my blue gown. If I imitate you, I cannot be much out of the way. |