It might have been an opportunity of watching the loves and jealousies of the four--they were now altogether; but she could stay for none of it.

It was evident that Charles Hayter was not well inclined towards Captain Wentworth.

She had a strong impression of his having said, in a vext tone of voice, after Captain Wentworth's interference, "You ought to have minded me, Walter; I told you not to teaze your aunt;" and could comprehend his regretting that Captain Wentworth should do what he ought to have done himself.

But neither Charles Hayter's feelings, nor anybody's feelings, could interest her, till she had a little better arranged her own.

She was ashamed of herself, quite ashamed of being so nervous, so overcome by such a trifle; but so it was, and it required a long application of solitude and reflection to recover her..