Mohun, 'I should prefer waiting to hear
from her, before we make further inquiries; we shall not be ready
before midsummer, as I should wish my eldest daughter to assist me in
making this important decision.'
'In that case,' said Mrs. Weston, 'there will be plenty of time to
communicate with her. I can see some of the friends of the family
when I go to London, for we must not leave Mr. Weston in solitude
another spring.'
'Perhaps I shall see you there,' said Mr. Mohun. 'I have some
business in London, and I think I shall meet the Hawkesworths there
in May or June.'
After a little more conversation Mr. Mohun took his leave, and as
soon as he had ridden on, Marianne said, 'Oh! mamma, I could not help
hearing.'
'My dear,' said Mrs. Weston, 'I know you may be trusted; but I should
not have told you, as you may find such a secret embarrassing when
you are with your young friends.'
'And so they are to have a governess?'
'Yes; and we are trying to find Miss Aylmer for them.'
'Miss Aylmer! I am glad of it; how much Phyllis and Ada will like
her!'
'Yes, it will be very good for them; I wish I knew the Grants'
direction.'
'Well, I hope Jane will not question me any more; it will be very
difficult to manage, now I know the truth.
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