“Whenever the time may come, it must be unwelcome to her and all her friends⁠—but I hope her engagement will have every alleviation that is possible⁠—I mean, as to the character and manners of the family.”

“Thank you, dear Miss Woodhouse. Yes, indeed, there is everything in the world that can make her happy in it. Except the Sucklings and Bragges, there is not such another nursery establishment, so liberal and elegant, in all Mrs. Elton’s acquaintance. Mrs. Smallridge, a most delightful woman!⁠—A style of living almost equal to Maple Grove⁠—and as to the children, except the little Sucklings and little Bragges, there are not such elegant sweet children anywhere. Jane will be treated with such regard and kindness!⁠—It will be nothing but pleasure, a life of pleasure.⁠—And her salary!⁠—I really cannot venture to name her salary to you, Miss Woodhouse. Even you, used as you are to great sums, would hardly believe that so much could be given to a young person like Jane.”