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Chapter 13

Their intended excursion to Whitwell turned out very different from what Eleanor had expected.

She was prepared to be wet through, fatigued and frightened, but the event was still more

unfortunate, for they did not go at all. By ten o'clock the whole party was assembled

at the park where they were to breakfast. The morning was rather favorable, though it

rained all night as the clouds were then dispersing across the sky, and the sun frequently appeared.

They were all in high spirits and good humor, eager to be happy, and determined to submit

to the greatest inconveniences and hardships rather than be otherwise.

While they were at breakfast, the letters were brought in. Among the rest there was one

for Colonel Brandon. He took it, looked at the direction, changed color, and immediately

left the room.

"'What is the matter with Brandon,' said Sir John. Nobody could tell.

"'I hope he has had no bad news,' said Lady Middleton. It must be something extraordinary

that could make Colonel Brandon leave my breakfast table so suddenly.

"'In about five minutes,' he returned.

"'No bad news, Colonel, I hope,' said Mrs. Jennings, as soon as he entered the room.

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