“ Mrs. Jennings told me,” said he, “that you wished to speak with me, at least I understood her so⁠—or I certainly should not have intruded on you in such a manner; though at the same time, I should have been extremely sorry to leave London without seeing you and your sister; especially as it will most likely be some time⁠—it is not probable that I should soon have the pleasure of meeting you again. I go to Oxford tomorrow.”

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