[ This is not the first man Mrs. Gardiner has heard speak with the soul of a poet, but it does concern her how she knows so little about him and he in turn seems close to her niece. Perhaps this evening she will subtly warn Mary off the idea of him as a suitable partner, though who can say if the advice will be understood. Lydia never paid a bit of mind to the advice she had been given by her aunt and the woman knows Mary has a penchant for only taking her own counsel and thinking herself right.
Her son nods sagely, having learnt of Poseidon not so long ago in his studies. The boy could probably stay enraptured by what Mr. Cartwright says for hours more, but his mother does give a polite indication that tea is drawing to a close and he should return upstairs. Mr. Hickinbottom is eager to depart, but he wants Mr. Cartwright to leave first so that he can shower Miss Bennet with his attentions without interruption. Mary has seemed disinclined to really look his way and at her aunt's prompting she does her duty in stating what a pleasure it was to have the gentlemen join them, etc. To Mr. Cartwright, she adds: ]
Will you be in London for much longer, sir?
[ It would be a boon to spend time with him again before they depart for Hertfordshire once more and return to their normal lives. ]
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Her son nods sagely, having learnt of Poseidon not so long ago in his studies. The boy could probably stay enraptured by what Mr. Cartwright says for hours more, but his mother does give a polite indication that tea is drawing to a close and he should return upstairs. Mr. Hickinbottom is eager to depart, but he wants Mr. Cartwright to leave first so that he can shower Miss Bennet with his attentions without interruption. Mary has seemed disinclined to really look his way and at her aunt's prompting she does her duty in stating what a pleasure it was to have the gentlemen join them, etc. To Mr. Cartwright, she adds: ]
Will you be in London for much longer, sir?
[ It would be a boon to spend time with him again before they depart for Hertfordshire once more and return to their normal lives. ]