Will you not inform me what you expected?
NORTON.
To find you all delight.
MELLEFONT.
It is only the common herd who are beside themselves immediately when luck smiles on them for once.
NORTON.
Perhaps, because the common herd still have the feelings which among greater people are corrupted and weakened by a thousand unnatural notions. But there is something besides moderation to be read in your face--coldness, irresolution, disinclination.
MELLEFONT.
And if so? Have you forgotten who is here besides Sara? The presence of Marwood----