more eligible than any other. The Palmers were to remove to Cleveland about the end of March, for the Easter holidays; and Mrs.

Jennings, with both her friends, received a very warm invitation from Charlotte to go with them. This would not, in itself, have been sufficient for the delicacy of Miss Dashwood; — but it was inforced with so much real politeness by Mr. Palmer himself, as, joined to the very great amendment of his manners towards them since her sister had been known to be unhappy, induced her to accept it with pleasure.

When she told Marianne what she had done, however, her first reply was not very auspicious.

“Cleveland!” — she cried, with great agitation. “No, I cannot go to Cleveland.” —