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"She is a most charming young lady, indeed. Lady Catherine

herself says that, in point of true beauty, Miss de Bourgh is far

superior to the handsomest of her sex; because there is that in

her features which marks the young woman of distinguished birth.

She is unfortunately of a sickly constitution, which has

prevented her making that progress in many accomplishments which

she could not otherwise have failed of, as I am informed by the

lady who superintended her education, and who still resides with

them. But she is perfectly amiable, and often condescends to

drive by my humble abode in her little phaeton and ponies."

"Has she been presented? I do not remember her name among the

ladies at court."