Tales Of The Good Woman / By A Doubtful Gentleman: Otherwise, James K. Paulding; Edited By William I. Paulding.

At all events, until he declared himself, he had no right to take offence at her conduct, and therefore to be angry was a great piece of impertinence, for which he deserved punishment. Accordingly Julia resolved to be angry with Heartwell, and flirt with Sopus until the former made a downright declaration, or demonstrated his affection by growing very pale and melancholy. Having come to this determination, she lay awake restless and feverish the rest of the night.