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She had not been many hours at home, before she found that the

Brighton scheme, of which Lydia had given them a hint at the inn,

was under frequent discussion between her parents. Elizabeth saw

directly that her father had not the smallest intention of

yielding; but his answers were at the same time so vague and

equivocal, that her mother, though often disheartened, had never

yet despaired of succeeding at last.

CHAPTER XL.

Elizabeth's impatience to acquaint Jane with what had happened

could no longer be overcome; and at length resolving to suppress

every particular in which her sister was concerned, and preparing

her to be surprised, she related to her the next morning the

chief of the scene between Mr. Darcy and herself.