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"Oh! Your uncle! He keeps a man-servant, does he? I am very glad

you have somebody who thinks of those things. Where shall you

change horses? Oh, Bromley, of course. If you mention my name at

the Bell, you will be attended to."

Lady Catherine had many other questions to ask respecting their

journey; and as she did not answer them all herself attention was

necessary--which Elizabeth believed to be lucky for her; or, with

a mind so occupied, she might have forgotten where she was.

Reflection must be reserved for solitary hours: whenever she was

alone, she gave way to it as the greatest relief; and not a day

went by without a solitary walk, in which she might indulge in

all the delight of unpleasant recollections.