"I was grieved. I must confess that I never could understand why you treated Mr. Grey as you have done."
"Oh, papa, that's done and past. Pray let that be among the bygones."
"Does he know yet of your engagement with your cousin?"
"He will know it by this time to-morrow."
"Then I beg of you, as a great favour, to postpone your letter to him." To this Alice made no answer. "I have not troubled you with many such requests, Alice. Will you tell me that this one shall be granted?"

"Does Mr. Grey know yet of your engagement with your cousin?"
"He will know it by this time tomorrow."
"Then I beg of you to postpone your letter to him."
