The Lady of Shalott

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 would be