False Expectations - Chapter 6

         Elizabeth then led us upstairs to the dining hall where we were all to have dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Dashwood with Mr. and Mrs. Hastings soon joined us. After we had finished eathing, we all retired to the drawing room once more.
         "We were passing this room when we heard you playing, Mr. Ffoulkes. We all agreed, you're quite the musician." Mr. Dashwood told me as he stroked the instrument.
         "You are most kind, I thank you, sir. Although, truth be told, I don't know what came over me. I hadn't played for a few years and never like that. I can tell you though that your daughter, Miss Dashwood is a very fine musician herself. She has one of the most beautiful voices I've had the pleasure of hearing and she is quite skilled on the piano-forte."
         Mr. Dashwood smiled, "Why thank you, Mr. Ffoulkes. Yes, she started lessons when she was five years old, I believe. We always have her play when we have company." Elizabeth blushed as her father prided on her.
         "I can see why. She's quite extraordinary." Andrew stated with a gentle, but fixed gaze on Elizabeth.
         "And what of you, Mr. Hastings? Do you play?"
         "Pity, no. I grew up playing the guitar."
         "Oh! You and Lizzy should play a duet for us before the summer's out." Mrs. Dashwood suggested enthusiastically while winking at Elizabeth.
         Elizabeth looked about her and then at Andrew and smiled, "Indeed." She then took a sip of her tea and changed the subject.