We have had great trials, and great persecutions, but however, at the same time, gratefully acknowledge many friends, yourself not the least among them, whose great kindness I shall always thankfully remember, as will Edward too, who I have told of it.

I am sure you will be glad to hear, as likewise dear Mrs.Jennings, I spent two happy hours with him yesterday afternoon, he would not hear of our parting, though earnestly did I, as I thought my duty required, urge him to it for prudence sake, and would have parted for ever on the spot, would he consent to it; but he said it should never be, he did not regard his mother's anger, while he could have my affections; our prospects are not very bright, to be sure, but we must wait, and hope for the best; he will be ordained shortly; and should it ever be in your power to recommend him to any body that has a living to bestow, am very sure you will not forget us, and dear Mrs.Jennings too, trust she will speak a good word for us to Sir John, or Mr.Palmer, or any friend that may be able to assist us .-- Poor Anne was much to blame for what she did, but she did it for the best, so I say nothing; hope Mrs.Jennings won't think it too much trouble to give us a call, should she come this way any morning, 'twould be a great kindness, and my cousins would be proud to know her .-- My paper reminds me to conclude; and begging to be most gratefully and respectfully remembered to her, and to Sir John, and Lady Middleton, and the dear children, when you chance to see them, and love to Miss Marianne, "I am, &c." As soon as Elinor had finished it, she performed what she concluded to be its writer's real design, by placing it in the hands of Mrs.
Jennings, who read it aloud with many comments of satisfaction and praise.
"Very well indeed!--how prettily she writes!--aye, that was quite proper to let him be off if he would.

That was just like Lucy .-- Poor soul! I wish I COULD get him a living, with all my heart .-- She calls me dear Mrs.Jennings, you see.

She is a good-hearted girl as ever lived .-- Very well upon my word.

That sentence is very prettily turned.
Yes, yes, I will go and see her, sure enough.