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Mr. Gardiner left them soon after breakfast. The fishing scheme

had been renewed the day before, and a positive engagement made

of his meeting some of the gentlemen at Pemberley by noon.

CHAPTER XLV.

Convinced as Elizabeth now was that Miss Bingley's dislike of her

had originated in jealousy, she could not help feeling how very

unwelcome her appearance at Pemberley must be to her, and was

curious to know with how much civility on that lady's side the

acquaintance would now be renewed.

On reaching the house, they were shown through the hall into the

saloon, whose northern aspect rendered it delightful for summer.

Its windows, opening to the ground, admitted a most refreshing

view of the high woody hills behind the house, and of the

beautiful oaks and Spanish chestnuts which were scattered over

the intermediate lawn.