As dinner was not to be ready in less than two hours from their arrival, Elinor determined to employ the interval in writing to her mother, and sat down for that purpose. In a few moments Marianne did the same.
Daar zij eerst twee uren na hun aankomst zouden dineeren, besloot Elinor in dien tusschentijd aan haar moeder te schrijven, en ging zitten om haar brief te beginnen.