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He would scarcely be ten pounds a year the loser, by the hundred

that was to be paid them; for, what with her board and pocket

allowance, and the continual presents in money which passed to

her through her mother's hands, Lydia's expenses had been very

little within that sum.

That it would be done with such trifling exertion on his side,

too, was another very welcome surprise; for his chief wish at

present was to have as little trouble in the business as

possible. When the first transports of rage which had produced

his activity in seeking her were over, he naturally returned to

all his former indolence. His letter was soon despatched; for

though dilatory in undertaking business, he was quick in its

execution. He begged to know further particulars of what he was

indebted to his brother; but was too angry with Lydia to send any

message to her.