Bennet, however, with the assistance of her fivedaughters, could ask on the subject, was sufficient to draw from herhusband any satisfactory description of Mr. Bingley.
I ask only a comfortable home; and considering Mr. Collins'scharacter, connection, and situation in life, I am convinced that mychance of happiness with him is as fair as most people can boast onentering the marriage state.
I know my dear uncle and aunt so well,that I am not afraid of requesting it, though I have still somethingmore to ask of the former.
You must ask our friend opposite about that,' said the host knowingly,indicating the clergyman by a nod of his head.
( Dickens The Pickwick papers ) 'Did you apply that name to me, I ask of you, sir?' interrupted Mrs.