She hoped these words, and the sad picture they painted, would persuade
him to make the offer of marriage which might prevent any loneliness or
dullness in the future. And with delight, she saw that her plan had
succeeded. When Elinor moved to a quiet corner of the room, Colonel
Brandon joined her there, and talked very seriously to her for several
minutes. Although Mrs Jennings was too honourable to listen, she could
not help seeing that Elinor was blushing and looking agitated. Some of
the colonel's words reached Mrs Jennings' ears, and astonished
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