Marianne was restored to her from a danger in which, as she now began to feel, her own mistaken judgment in encouraging the unfortunate attachment to Willoughby, had contributed to place her;--and in her recovery she had yet another source of joy unthought of by Elinor.

It was thus imparted to her, as soon as any opportunity of private conference between them occurred.
"At last we are alone.

My Elinor, you do not yet know all my happiness.

Colonel Brandon loves Marianne.

He has told me so himself." Her daughter, feeling by turns both pleased and pained, surprised and not surprised, was all silent attention.
"You are never like me, dear Elinor, or I should wonder at your composure now.