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the shew
of the appearance of good sense, a modest unpre::tending mind, & a
great wish of obliging – &when they returned to the parlour
where Mrs . E.was sitting respectably safely attired in one of the two Sattingowns which went thro'through the winter, & a new Cap from the Milliners, they entered it with mucheasier feelings &
more natural smiles than theyhad taken away. — Their dreſs was now to beexamined; Mrs . Edwards
acknowledged herselftoo old-fashioned to approve of every modernextravagance however sanctioned — &
tho' com::placently veiwing
her daughter's good looks, wd .wouldgive but a qualified admiration; & Mr . E.Edwardsnot leſs satisfied with Mary, paid some Com::pliments of good humoured Gallantry to Emmaat her expence. — The discuſsion led to moreintimate remarks, &
Miſs Edwardes gently obs askedEmma if she were not often reckoned verylike her youngest
brother. — Emma thoughtshe could perceive a faint blush
accompanythe question, & there seemed something still more suspicious in
the manner in whichMr . E.Edwards took up the subject. —"You arepaying Miſs
Emma no great compliment
