My visit was not long, as Caroline and Mrs.Hurst were going out.

I dare say I shall see them soon here." Elizabeth shook her head over this letter.

It convinced her that accident only could discover to Mr.Bingley her sister's being in town.
Four weeks passed away, and Jane saw nothing of him.

She endeavoured to persuade herself that she did not regret it; but she could no longer be blind to Miss Bingley's inattention.

After waiting at home every morning for a fortnight, and inventing every evening a fresh excuse for her, the visitor did at last appear; but the shortness of her stay, and yet more, the alteration of her manner would allow Jane to deceive herself no longer.