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As soon as they entered, Bingley looked at her so expressively,

and shook hands with such warmth, as left no doubt of his good

information; and he soon afterwards said aloud, "Mrs. Bennet,

have you no more lanes hereabouts in which Lizzy may lose her way

again to-day?"

"I advise Mr. Darcy, and Lizzy, and Kitty," said Mrs. Bennet, "to

walk to Oakham Mount this morning. It is a nice long walk, and

Mr. Darcy has never seen the view."

"It may do very well for the others," replied Mr. Bingley; "but I

am sure it will be too much for Kitty. Won't it, Kitty?"

Kitty owned that she had rather stay at home. Darcy professed a

great curiosity to see the view from the Mount, and Elizabeth

silently consented. As she went upstairs to get ready, Mrs.

Bennet followed her, saying,--