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walked a great deal, and must be fatigued, if he return now. (Looking wistfully to, who is silent.) This would be a most agreeable arrangement. (Looks to him again, and he still remains silent.) Don't you think it would?

Undoubtedly, if Sir Robert will do me the honour.

I am very much obliged to you and Mrs. Charville; but my uncle expects me: it is near his hour. I must deny myself a very great pleasure: I must return immediately.

Since we are so unfortunate, perhaps you are right. The clouds seem to be gathering for rain.

It is only the shadow of the trees overhead: the sky is as clear as a mirror.

Is it the trees? There are shadows somewhere.

So it seems: but blow them away, pray. I can't endure shadows.

Yet you like moonlight and twilight, I think.