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other could she discern any symptom of love; and from the

whole of his behaviour to Miss de Bourgh she derived this

comfort for Miss Bingley, that he might have been just as

likely to marry _her,_ had she been his relation.

Lady Catherine continued her remarks on Elizabeth's per-

formance, mixing with them many instructions on execution

and taste. Elizabeth received them with all the forbearance

of civility; and at the request of the gentlemen remained at

the instrument till her Ladyship's carriage was ready to take

them all home.

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