14/16 "There is nothing so bad as a separation. I know what it is, for Mr Musgrove always attends the assizes, and I am so glad when they are over, and he is safe back again." The evening ended with dancing. On its being proposed, Anne offered her services, as usual; and though her eyes would sometimes fill with tears as she sat at the instrument, she was extremely glad to be employed, and desired nothing in return but to be unobserved. She felt that he had every thing to elevate him which general attention and deference, and especially the attention of all the young women, could do. |