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Elinor, for some time after he left her, for soe had died away, remained tooin theeneral result, to think even of her sister
Willoughby, he, whoo she had abhorred as the hby, in spite of all his faults, excited a degree of cos produced by them, which made her think of him as now separated for ever froret, rather in proportion, as she soon acknowledged within herself--to his wishes than to his htened by circuht; by that person of uncommon attraction, that open, affectionate, and lively manner which it was no merit to possess; and by that still ardent love for Marianne, which it was not even innocent to indulge But she felt that it was so, long, long before she could feel his influence less
When at last she returned to the unconscious Marianne, she found her just awaking, refreshed by so long and sweet a sleep to the extent of her hopes Elinor's heart was full The past, the present, the future, Willoughby's visit, Marianne's safety, and her itation of spirits which kept off every indication of fatigue, andherself to her sister Short was the time, however, in which that fear could affect her, for within half an hour after Willoughby's leaving the house, she was again called down stairs by the sound of another carriage--Eager to save her mother from every unnecessary moment's horrible suspense, she ran immediately into the hall, and reached the outward door just in time to receive and support her as she entered it
Mrs Dashwood, whose terror as they drew near the house had produced al no more, had no voice to inquire after her, no voice even for Elinor; but SHE, waiting neither for salutation nor inquiry, instantly gave the joyful relief;--and herit with all her usual warmth, was in a moment as much overcome by her happiness, as she had been before by her fears She was supported into the drawing-roo tears of joy, though still unable to speak, e from her at intervals to press Colonel Brandon's hand, with a look which spoke at once her gratitude, and her conviction of his sharing with herself in the bliss of the reater than her own