Sanditon: Diplomatic DisplayCambridgeKing's College Cambridge, No Accession Number
the better half
at least — (for while single,the Gentleman may sometimes be thoughtthe better half, of the pair) — not unworthynotice. – Miſs D.Denham was a fine young woman, but cold & reserved,
giving the idea ofone who felt her consequence with Pride& her Poverty with Discontent, & who
was immediately gnawed by the want of anhandsomer Equipage than the simple Gig in which they travelled, & which theirGroom was leading about still in hersight. – Sir Edwd .Edward was much her superiorin air & manner; — certainly handsome, but yet more to be
remarked for hisvery goodpleasing addreſs & wish of paying at::tention & giving pleasure. — He came into the room remarkably well,
talkedmuch — & very much to Charlotte,
bywhom he chanced to be placed — &
shesoon perceived that he had a very fineCountenance, a most pleasing gentleneſsof voice, & a great deal of Conversation.SheCharlotte liked him. — Sober-minded asshe
was, she thought him veryagreable,& did not
quarrel with the suspicionnotion of hisfinding her equally so, which would aroise1might beimplied from his evidently disregardinghis Sister's motion to go, & persisting
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