Bouverie; 'is her health strong?'
'Strong? no, not very,' said Sir Edward, 'she requires care, but
there is nothing much amiss with her; I know most people about here
are in the habit of lamenting over her as in a most dangerous state;
but I believe the fact is, that Mrs. Woodbourne is a nervous anxious
person, and frightens herself more than there is any occasion for.'
'Then I hope she generally looks less delicate than she does to-
night,' said Mrs. Bouverie.
'Oh! she may well look over-worked to-night,' said Sir Edward; 'she
has a spirit in her which would not let her rest on such a day as
this.--Come here, Miss Lizzie,' said he, beckoning to her, 'I want
you to account for those two red spots upon your cheeks. Do you
think they ought to be there ?'
'Yes, if they come in a good cause, Uncle,' said Elizabeth.
'Do you mean, then, to wear them any longer than necessary?' said Sir
Edward; 'pray have you sat still for five minutes together to-day?'
'Yes, while I was at tea,' said Elizabeth.
'And why are not you in bed and asleep at this moment?' asked her
uncle.
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