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Mrs Dashas surprised only for ato Barton was, in her opinion, of all things theoutlived her wonder He received the kindest welcoainst such a reception They had begun to fail him before he entered the house, and they were quite overco manners of Mrs Dashwood Indeed a hters, without extending the passion to her; and Elinor had the satisfaction of seeing him soon become more like himself His affections seemed to reaniain became perceptible He was not in spirits, however; he praised their house, admired its prospect, was attentive, and kind; but still he was not in spirits The whole fa it to sonant against all selfish parents

"What are Mrs Ferrars's views for you at present, Edward?" said she, when dinner was over and they had drawn round the fire; "are you still to be a great orator in spite of yourself?"

"No I hope my mother is now convinced that I have no more talents than inclination for a public life!"

"But how is your fame to be established? for famous you must be to satisfy all your family; and with no inclination for expense, no affection for strangers, no profession, and no assurance, you may find it a difficult matter"

"I shall not atteuished; and have every reason to hope I never shall Thank Heaven! I cannot be forced into genius and eloquence"

"You have no ambition, I well know Your wishes are all moderate"

"As moderate as those of the rest of the world, I believe I wish as well as every body else to be perfectly happy; but, like every body else it must be in my oay Greatness will not make me so"

"Strange that it would!" cried Marianne "What have wealth or grandeur to do with happiness?"

"Grandeur has but little," said Elinor, "but wealth has much to do with it"

"Elinor, for shaive happiness where there is nothing else to give it Beyond a competence, it can afford no real satisfaction, as far as mere self is concerned"