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　　There was a bustle on her approach; a good deal of moving and talking. She heard Miss Bates's voice, something was to be done in a hurry; the maid looked frightened and awkward; hoped she would be pleased to wait a moment, and then ushered her in too soon. The aunt and niece seemed both escaping into the adjoining room. Jane she had a distinct glimpse of, looking extremely ill; and, before the door had shut them out, she heard Miss Bates saying, "Well, my dear, I shall say you are laid down upon the bed, and I am sure you are ill enough."

　　Poor old Mrs. Bates, civil and humble as usual, looked as if she did not quite understand what was going on.

　　"I am afraid Jane is not very well," said she, "but I do not know; they tell me she is well. I dare say my daughter will be here presently, Miss Woodhouse. I hope you find a chair. I wish Hetty had not gone. I am very little able——Have you a chair, ma'am? Do you sit where you like? I am sure she will be here presently."

　　Emma seriously hoped she would. She had a moment's fear of Miss Bates keeping away from her. But Miss Bates soon came——"Very happy and obliged"——but Emma's conscience told her that there was not the same cheerful volubility as before——less ease of look and manner. A very friendly inquiry after Miss Fairfax, she hoped, might lead the way to a return of old feelings. The touch seemed immediate.

　　"So very kind! " replied Miss Bates. "But you are always kind."

　　There was no bearing such an "always;" and to break through her dreadful gratitude, Emma made the direct inquiry of——

　　"Where——may I ask?——is Miss Fairfax going?"

　　"Mrs. Elton, I suppose, has been the person to whom Miss Fairfax owes——"

　　"You spent the evening with Mrs. Elton?"

　　"Yes, all of us; Mrs. Elton would have us come. It was settled so, upon the hill, while we were walking about with Mr. Knightley. `You must all spend your evening with us,' said she——`I positively must have you all come.'"

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