“You do not—Mr. Sandford,” Lord Elmwood replied.
“No, my Lord, nor would I, were I in your situation. What should make a man of sense out of temper but a worthy object!” And he looked at Miss Milner.
“There are no objects unworthy our care:” replied Lord Elmwood.
“But there are objects on whom all care is fruitless, your Lordship will allow.”
“I never yet despaired of any one, Mr. Sandford.”
“And yet there are persons, of whom it is presumption to entertain hopes.” And he looked again at Miss Milner.
“Does your head ache, Miss Milner?” asked her friend, seeing her hold it with her hand.
“Very much,” returned she.
“Mr. Sandford,” said Miss Woodley, “did you use all those drops Miss Milner gave you for a pain in the head?”
“Yes:” answered he, “I did.” But the question at that moment somewhat embarrassed him.