For a few moments her imagination and her heart were bewitched.

The idea of becoming what her mother had been; of having the precious name of "Lady Elliot" first revived in herself; of being restored to Kellynch, calling it her home again, her home for ever, was a charm which she could not immediately resist.

Lady Russell said not another word, willing to leave the matter to its own operation; and believing that, could Mr Elliot at that moment with propriety have spoken for himself!--she believed, in short, what Anne did not believe.

The same image of Mr Elliot speaking for himself brought Anne to composure again.

The charm of Kellynch and of "Lady Elliot" all faded away.