It was one room only, but larger than she had hoped to come upon; fortunately her own furniture had been preserved, and would now suffice.
Kate remained sullen, but proved by her actions that she had surrendered; she began to pack her possessions.

Emma wrote to Alice, announcing that the house was tenantless; she took the note to Highbury herself, and left it at the door, together with the house key.

The removal was effected after nightfall..