Lady Russell was most anxiously zealous on the subject, and gave it much serious consideration.

There was some anxiety mixed with Lady Russell's joy in meeting her.

Anne was conscious of not doing it so well as Lady Russell.

Such a heart is very little worth having; is it, Lady Russell?

As for herself, she might always command a home with Lady Russell.

Anne had the whole history of all that such an evening could supply from Lady Russell.

It was just possible that she might have been persuaded by Lady Russell!

Her plan of sitting with Lady Russell must give way for the present.

This however was what Lady Russell had now to do.

Lady Russell, in spite of all her former transgressions, he could now value from his heart.