"But I do talk to him more than I used. I am sure I do. Did not you hear me ask him about the slave-trade last night?"
"I did-and was in hopes the question would be followed up by others. It would have pleased your uncle to be inquired of farther."
"And I longed to do it-but there was such a dead silence! And while my cousins were sitting by without speaking a word, or seeming at all interested in the subject, I did not like-I thought it would appear as if I wanted to set myself off at their expense, by shewing a curiosity and pleasure in his information which he must wish his own daughters to feel."

"But I do talk to him more than I used. Did not you hear me ask him about the slave-trade last night?"
"I did-and was in hopes the question would be followed up by others. It would have pleased your uncle."
"I longed to do it-but there was such a dead silence! And while my cousins were sitting by without speaking a word, I did not like-I thought it would appear as if I wanted to set myself off at their expense, by showing a pleasure in his information which he must wish his daughters to feel."
