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And hast returned, with the curiosity of a very woman, to learn what he has been saying to me.

Nay, the vanity of a very woman has whispered in my ear, and informed me of all that already.

And was it welcome information?

Not very.

He has rank,—a fair character, as young men go in the world, and a moderately good fortune.

He has those recommendations.

And is, moreover, free from the follies of poetry.—What sayest thou, then, to such a suitor?

As long as you are not tired of me, dear uncle, I will not give up your society for that of any other man. And I feel, my dear Sir,—(taking his hand tenderly.)—I feel it sensibly and gratefully, that you are not tired of me yet.