“Keep the blushes, Livy, for another time; they look beautiful with orange flowers in the hair,” said her sister; “but be candid with us.”
“If you mean attentions, mamma—”
“We mean attentions, 'and something more,' as Lord Lyndburst says,” interposed Miss Kennyfeck, who felt that she was the proper person to conduct the inquiry.
“I cannot positively say, mamma, that we are engaged, but I believe that if you and pa made no obstacles—if, in fact, you are satisfied that his rank and fortune are sufficient for your expectations, as I own they are for mine—”
“What humility!” exclaimed Miss Kennyfeck, holding up her hands.
“Hush, Cary—go on, Livy,” said her mother.
“I have no more to say, mamma. Sir Harvey told me—”
“Sir Harvey!” cried Mrs. Kennyfeck.
“Sir Harvey Upton!” echoed Miss Kennyfeck.
“The man with the hair all over his face!” exclaimed Aunt Fanny, whose western habits had not accustomed her to mustaches.