Delvile

She promised she would not fail; and forbore steadily from that time to name Delvile any more: but the depression of her spirits shewed she had suffered a disappointment such as astonished even Cecilia.

Cecilia 2008

She promised she would not fail; and forbore steadily from that time to name Delvile any more: but the depression of her spirits shewed she had suffered a disappointment such as astonished even Cecilia.

Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 Fanny Burney 1796

-- And well may she glory in a son such as Delvile!

Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 2 Fanny Burney 1796

Her plan, however, of clearing to young Delvile his mistakes concerning

Cecilia 2008

But though she rested upon him her serious expectations of assistance, another idea entered her mind not less pleasant, though less promising of utility: this was to mention her views to young Delvile.

Cecilia 2008

She expected every instant to be again joined by young Delvile, but the expectation was disappointed; he came not; she concluded he was in another apartment; the company was summoned to supper, she then thought it impossible to miss him; but, after waiting and looking for him in vain, she found he had already left the house.

Cecilia 2008

Cecilia, in looking up to examine the building, saw in one of the galleries young Delvile, and almost at the same time caught his eye.

Cecilia 2008

“It is for me,” said young Delvile, rising, “to beg pardon of Miss Beverley for having occasioned them: but when she is so good as to honour us with her company again, I hope I shall have more discretion.”

Cecilia 2008

Nor was young Delvile less rapid in the progress he made in her favour; his character, upon every opportunity of shewing it, rose in her opinion, and his disposition and manners had a mingled sweetness and vivacity that rendered his society attractive, and his conversation spirited.

Cecilia 2008

Delvile, she now endeavoured to procure herself a place in the music room.

Cecilia 2008