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Bingley expressed great pleasure in the certainty of seeing

Elizabeth again, having still a great deal to say to her, and

many inquiries to make after all their Hertfordshire friends.

Elizabeth, construing all this into a wish of hearing her speak

of her sister, was pleased; and on this account, as well as some

others, found herself, when their visitors left them, capable of

considering the last half hour with some satisfaction, though

while it was passing the enjoyment of it had been little. Eager

to be alone, and fearful of inquiries or hints from her uncle and

aunt, she stayed with them only long enough to hear their

favourable opinion of Bingley, and then hurried away to dress.