Chapter 24

⁠​​​‌​​​​​​​‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‌​‌​‌‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌‌‌​​​​⁠In a firm, though cautious tone, Elinor thus began.

“I should be undeserving of the confidence you have honoured me with, if I felt no desire for its continuance, or no farther curiosity on its subject. I will not apologize therefore for bringing it forward again.”

“Thank you,” cried Lucy warmly, “for breaking the ice; you have set my heart at ease by it; for I was somehow or other afraid I had offe