'That is the very question Mamma has been asking,' said Elizabeth;
'and I have been promising to depart, as soon as I can make my
escape; so good night, Uncle Edward--good night,' said she, giving
her hand to her uncle and to Mrs. Bouverie with almost equal
cordiality.
'Good night, Lizzie, get you gone,' said Sir Edward; 'and if you can
carry off my girl with you, I shall be all the better pleased.'
Elizabeth succeeded in touching Anne's arm; and the two cousins
flitted away together, and soon forgot the various delights and
annoyances of the day in sleep.
CHAPTER VI.
The next morning was gloomy and rainy, as Elizabeth informed Anne at
about seven o'clock; 'and I am not sorry for it,' said she, 'for I
want to have you all to myself at home, so we will turn the incubi
over to Kate and Helen, and be comfortable together.'
'Will they submit to such treatment?' said Anne.
'Oh yes, my dear,' said Elizabeth; 'they want us as little as we want
them; they only want a little civility, and I will not be so sparing
of that useful commodity as I was yesterday evening.
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