We had, however, an aunt, my mother's maiden sister, Miss Honoria Westphail, who lives near Harrow, and we were occasionally allowed to pay short visits at this lady's house.
Mrs. Collins welcomed her friend with the liveliest pleasure, and Elizabeth was more and more satisfied with coming, when she found herself so affectionately received.
" What a haughty, uninteresting creature that oldest Miss March is! " was the unfortunately audible remark of one of the ladies, as the door closed upon their guests.