This would not, in itself, have been sufficient for the delicacy of Miss Dashwood;--but it was inforced with so much real politeness by Mr. Palmer himself, as, joined to the very great amendment of his manners towards them since her sister had been known to be unhappy, induced her to accept it with pleasure.
Dit zou op zichzelf niet voldoende zijn geweest om Elinor's schroomvalligheid te overwinnen; doch het verzoek werd zoo beleefd en dringend ondersteund door den Heer Palmer, wiens houding tegenover hen zeer was verbeterd, sedert hij wist van haar zuster's teleurstelling, dat zij de uitnoodiging met genoegen aannam.