my dear ladies--we meet at last!
oh! he is far too busy for such gatherings--and has no special acquaintance here to make his attendance worthwhile.
it would be my honour.
and perhaps miss steele might consider reserving the allemande?
you reside in devonshire, i b'lieve, miss dashwood?
in a cottage?
i am excessively fond of a cottage. if i had any money to spare, i should build one myself.
if i might be so bold, mrs jennings, it would be our pleasure to escort your young charge home.
she actually sent him messages during the night?
apparently they never were engaged.