And could I help that? How came he to go in the dark?
EMILIA.
That we all do very often. You are to blame, the plate was set in an improper place; the servant could not imagine that it stood there.
EDWARD.
You are always prating, Miss.—But, Charles, my aunt need not hear of it, she will not miss a plate.
CHARLES.
Edward!—ah Edward! you were in a hurry to inform her when you imagined the blame would fall on another; but you are less eager now you must bear the reproof yourself. Let this teach you not to be severe on others, as this accident must convince you, that you are not faultless. It is our own faults which make us so ready to mark the errors our fellow-creatures run into.
The supper came in, and during the repast, Charles mentioned the accident; and a slight caution from Lady Grandison concluded the conversation.
WILLIAM.