LETTERS OF JANE AUSTEN
him, and they seem likely to be on the most friendly terms.
Martha returns into this country next Tuesday, and then begins her two visits at Deane. I expect to see Miss Bigg every day to fix the time for my going to Manydown; I think it will be next week, and I shall give you notice of it, if I can, that you may direct to me there.
The neighbourhood have quite recovered the death of Mrs. Rider; so much so, that I think they are rather rejoiced at it now; her things were so very dear! and Mrs. Rogers is to be all that is desirable. Not even death itself can fix the friendship of the world.
You are not to give yourself the trouble of going to Penlingtons when you are in town; my father is to settle the matter when he goes there himself; you are only to take special care of the bills of his in your hands, and I dare say will not be sorry to be excused the rest of the business.
Thursday. — Our party yesterday was very quietly pleasant. To-day we all attack Ashe Park, and to-morrow I dine again at Deane. What an eventful week!
Eliza left me a message for you, which I have great pleasure in delivering: she will write to you and send you your money next Sunday. Mary
has likewise a message: she will be much obliged
