Season 3 Episode 29 'Sense and Sensibility' Listening Practice: Improve Spoken English in Real Contexts

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The contempt which Mrs. Dash would have had very early in their acquaintance, felt for her daughter in North Fanny, was very much increased by the further knowledge of her character, which half a year's residence in her family afforded. The two ladies might have found it impossible to live together so long had not a particular circumstance occurred, a growing attachment between Eleanor and the brother of Mrs. Dashwood.

Some mothers might have encouraged the intimacy from motives of interest, for Edward Ferrers was the eldest son of a man who had died very rich, but it was enough for Mrs. Dashwood that he appeared to be amiable, that he loved her daughter, and that Eleanor returned the partiality. Edward Ferrers was not handsome; he was too diffident to do justice to himself, but when his natural shyness was overcome, his behavior gave every indication of an open and affectionate heart.

All his wishes centered on domestic comfort and the quiet of private life. Fortunately, he had a younger brother who was more promising. Edward had been staying several weeks in the house before he engaged much of Mrs. Dashwood's attention. She was first called to observe and approve him further by a remark Eleanor made on the difference between him and his sister.

It was a contrast that strongly recommended him to her mother. Mrs. Dashwood now took pains to get acquainted with him. His manners were engaging, and his reserve soon disappeared. She quickly came to appreciate all his merits. 'In a few months, my dear Marianne,' she said, 'Eleanor will in all probability be settled for life. We shall miss her, but she will be happy.' 'Oh, Mama, how shall we do without her?' 'My love, it will only be a gentle separation. We shall live within a few miles of each other and shall meet every day of our lives. You will gain a brother, a true one indeed…'

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