“‘So obliged to you! So very much obliged to you for the carriage,’ resumed Miss Bates.
“He cut her short with, ‘I am going to Kingston. Can I do anything for you?’
“‘Oh, dear! Kingston, are you? Mrs. Cole was saying the other day she wanted something from Kingston.’
“‘Mrs. Cole has servants to send. Can I do anything for you?’
“‘No, I thank you. But do come in. Who do you think is here? Miss Woodhouse and Miss Smith, so kind as to call to hear the new pianoforte. Do put up your horse at the Crown, and come in.’
“‘Well,’ said he, in a deliberating manner, ‘for five minutes, perhaps.’
“‘And here is Mrs. Weston and Mr. Frank Churchill, too. Quite delightful, so many friends.’
“‘No, not now, I thank you. I could not stay two minutes. I must get on to Kingston as fast as I can.’
“‘Oh, do come in; they will be so very happy to see you.’
“‘No, no; your room is full enough. I will call another day and hear the pianoforte.’