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When I am in company with him, I will not be wishing. In short, I

will do my best."

"Perhaps it will be as well if you discourage his coming here so

very often. At least you should not remind your mother of

inviting him."

"As I did the other day," said Elizabeth, with a conscious smile;

"very true, it will be wise in me to refrain from that. But do

not imagine that he is always here so often. It is on your

account that he has been so frequently invited this week. You

know my mother's ideas as to the necessity of constant company

for her friends. But really, and upon my honour, I will try to do

what I think to be wisest; and now I hope you are satisfied."

Her aunt assured her that she was; and Elizabeth, having thanked

her for the kindness of her hints, they parted,--a wonderful

instance of advice being given on such a point without being

resented.