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has set a good example, and such things are very catching."
Mrs. Rushworth, who saw nothing but her son, was quite at a loss. "The couple above, Ma'am. Do you see no symptoms there?"
"Oh! dear—Miss Julia and Mr. Crawford. Yes, indeed, a very pretty match. What is his property?"
"Four thousand a year."
"Very well.—Those who have not more, must be satisfied with what they have.—Four thousand a year is a pretty estate, and he seems a very genteel, steady young man, so I hope Miss Julia will be very happy."
"It is not a settled thing, Ma'am, yet.—We only speak of it among friends. But I have very little doubt it will be.—He is growing extremely particular in his attentions."
Fanny could listen no farther. Listening and wondering were all suspended for a time, for Mr. Bertram was in the room again, and though feeling it
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