Nothing could be done without a reference to Elizabeth: but her

inclination was growing so strong for a removal, that she was happy to

have it fixed and expedited by a tenant at hand; and not a word to

suspend decision was uttered by her.

Mr Shepherd was completely empowered to act; and no sooner had such an

end been reached, than Anne, who had been a most attentive listener to

the whole, left the room, to seek the comfort of cool air for her

flushed cheeks; and as she walked along a favourite grove, said, with a

gentle sigh, "A few months more, and he, perhaps, may be walking here."




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