Sense and Sensibility / Чувство и чувствительность. Уровень 3

He resided there only while he was visiting the old lady at Allenham Court, to whom he was related, and whose possessions he was to inherit; adding,

“Yes, yes, he is very well worth catching[7 - he is very well worth catching – его стоит поймать] I can tell you, Miss Dashwood. He has a pretty little estate of his own in Somersetshire besides. Miss Marianne must not expect to have all the men to herself. Brandon will be jealous, if she does not take care[8 - if she does not take care – если она не поостережётся].

”

“I do not believe,” said Mrs. Dashwood, with a smile, “that my daughters will try to catch Mr. Willoughby. Men are very safe with us, let them be ever so rich. I am glad to find, however, from what you say, that he is a respectable young man, and one whose acquaintance will not be ineligible.”

“He is a good fellow, I believe,” repeated Sir John. “I remember last Christmas he danced from eight o’clock till four.”

“Did he indeed?” cried Marianne with sparkling eyes, “and with elegance, with spirit?”

“Yes; and he was up again at eight to go hunting.

”

“That is what I like; that is what a young man ought to be!”

“I see,” said Sir John, “You are interested in him now, and you will never think of poor Brandon.”

“That is an expression, Sir John,” said Marianne, warmly, “which I particularly dislike. It is gross and illiberal.”

Sir John laughed heartily, and then replied,

“Poor Brandon! He is in love already, and he is very well worth catching, too, I can tell you.

”

Chapter X

Marianne’s preserver, as Margaret named Willoughby, called at the cottage early the next morning to make his personal enquiries. He was received by Mrs. Dashwood with politeness. Everything during the visit tended to assure him of the sense, elegance, mutual affection, and domestic comfort of the family to whom accident had now introduced him.

Miss Dashwood had a delicate complexion, regular features, and a remarkably pretty figure.

Marianne was still handsomer. Her form was more striking; and her face was lovely. Her skin was very brown, but her complexion was uncommonly brilliant. Her features were all good; her smile was sweet and attractive; and in her eyes, which were very dark, there was a life, a spirit, an eagerness.

It was only necessary to mention any favourite amusement to engage her to talk.