The letter was from her sister, Jane, and contained all the news from home. I must confess I am looking forward to my holiday. Mama’s nerves have been troublesome, and Lydia has been more than usually vexing. She is bored, and says so at every opportunity. Kitty is fractio...
She was in the private parlour with her aunt and there was a pot of tea in front of her. Her aunt had insisted she should have some refreshment when they returned. She had made Elizabeth sit by the fire, for although it was spring and the days were mild, the nights were still cold. Mr Gardiner wa...