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Mrs. Hill began instantly to express her joy. Elizabeth received

her congratulations amongst the rest, and then, sick of this

folly, took refuge in her own room, that she might think with

freedom. Poor Lydia's situation must, at best, be bad enough; but

that it was no worse, she had need to be thankful. She felt it

so; and though, in looking forward, neither rational happiness,

nor worldly prosperity could be justly expected for her sister,

in looking back to what they had feared, only two hours ago, she

felt all the advantages of what they had gained.

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CHAPTER L.