Once or twice indeed, since James's engagement had taught her what could be done, she had got so far as to indulge in a secret "perhaps," but in general the felicity of being with him for the present bounded her views: the present was now comprised in another three weeks, and her happiness being certain for that period, the rest of her life was at such a distance as to excite but little interest.

Northanger Abbey by Austen, Jane View in context

Of course we must keep the matter, for the present at least, a secret from Grace.

The New Magdalen by Collins, Wilkie View in context

He began with compliments on my liberty; said "he might pretend to some merit in it;" but, however, added, "that if it had not been for the present situation of things at court, perhaps I might not have obtained it so soon.

Gulliver's Travels by Swift, Jonathan View in context

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