On the other hand, Lily did
not think that she had a right to mention the plan of Alethea's
government, and the next day she was glad of her reserve, for her
father called her to share his early walk for the purpose of talking
over the scheme, telling her that he thought she understood the state
of things better than Eleanor could, and that he considered that she
had sufficient influence with Emily to prevent her from making
Alethea uncomfortable. The conclusion of the conversation was, that
they thought they might depend upon Emily's amiability, her courtesy,
and her dislike of trouble, to balance her love of importance and
dignity. And that Alethea would do nothing to hurt her feelings, and
would assume no authority that she could help, they felt convinced.
After breakfast Mr. Mohun called Emily into his study, informed her
of his resolution, to which she listened with her usual submissive
manner, and told her that he trusted to her good sense and right
feeling to obviate any collisions of authority which might be
unpleasant to Alethea and hurtful to the younger ones. She promised
all that was desired, and though at the moment she felt hurt and
grieved, she almost immediately recovered her usual spirits, never
high, but always serene, and only seeking for easy amusement and
comfort in whatever happened.
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