I had, for the first time, ah opportunity of speaking to her in private, and I resolved not to lose it. " ' You are about to become our sister, I find Montalva, or, Annals of guilt - Page 158 by Ann Mary Hamilton - 1811 Full view - About this book
...surprise and delight, Miss Muswell entered the room alone. This was the first time I had met with an opportunity of speaking to her in private ; and I resolved not to let it pass, notwithstanding the presence of Tilbury, who seemed so deeply buried in studious meditation,...