I wonder what he can be doing there." "Perhaps preparing for his marriage with Miss de Bourgh," said Elizabeth.

"It must be something particular, to take him there at this time of year." "Undoubtedly.

Did you see him while you were at Lambton?
I thought I understood from the Gardiners that you had." "Yes; he introduced us to his sister." "And do you like her ?" "Very much." "I have heard, indeed, that she is uncommonly improved within this year or two.

When I last saw her, she was not very promising.

I am very glad you liked her.