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"I hope," continued Charles, "that if the girl is adverse to such a
connection she will not be harassed or annoyed about it."
"I hope, Charles, I have too much pride to press any proposal that may
be disagreeable to her; I rather think I have. But have you, Charles,
any reason to suppose that she should not like me?"
"Why, from what you have already hinted, Harry, you ought to be the best
judge of that yourself."
"Well, I think so, too. I am not in the habit of walking blindfold into
any adventure, especially one so important as this. Trust to my address,
my dear fellow," he added, with a confident smile, "and, believe me, you
shall soon see her your sister-in-law."
"And I shall be delighted at it, Harry," said his sister; "so go on and
prosper. If you get her you will get a treasure, setting her property
out of the question."
"Her property!" ejaculated Mrs. Lindsay; "but no matter; we shall see. I
can speak sweetly enough when I wish."
"I wish to God you would try it oftener, then," said her husband; "but
I trust that during this visit of yours you will not give way to your
precious temper and insult them at the outset.
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