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Their engagements at Rosings were as frequent during the last

week of her stay as they had been at first. The very last evening

was spent there; and her Ladyship again inquired minutely into

the particulars of their journey, gave them directions as to the

best method of packing, and was so urgent on the necessity of

placing gowns in the only right way, that Maria thought herself

obliged, on her return, to undo all the work of the morning, and

pack her trunk afresh.

When they parted, Lady Catherine, with great condescension,

wished them a good journey, and invited them to come to Hunsford

again next year; and Miss de Bourgh exerted herself so far as to

courtesy and hold out her hand to both.

CHAPTER XXXVIII.

On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a

few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the

opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed

indispensably necessary.