Hans Place: [November 28, 1814].

MY DEAR ANNA,--I assure you we all came away very
much pleased with our visit. We talked of you for
about a mile and a half with great satisfaction;
and I have been just sending a very good report of
you to Miss Benn, with a full account of your
dress for Susan and Maria.

We were all at the play last night to see Miss
O'Neill in _Isabella_. I do not think she was
quite equal to my expectations. I fancy I want
something more than can be. I took two
pocket-handkerchiefs, but had very little occasion
for either. She is an elegant creature, however,
and hugs Mr. Young delightfully. I am going this
morning to see the little girls in Keppel Street.
Cassy was excessively interested about your
marriage when she heard of it, which was not until
she was to drink your health on the wedding day.

She asked a thousand questions in her usual
manner, what he said to you and what you said to
him. If your uncle were at home he would send his
best love, but I will not impose any base
fictitious remembrances on you. Mine I can
honestly give, and remain

Your affectionate Aunt,
J. AUSTEN.

Early in December, Anna sent her aunt another packet, which elicited the
following letter:--

Hans Place: Wednesday.

MY DEAR ANNA,--I have been very far from finding
your book an evil, I assure you. I read it
immediately, and with great pleasure. I think you
are going on very well. The description of Dr.
Griffin and Lady Helena's unhappiness is very
good, just what was likely to be. I am curious to
know what the end of _them_ will be. The name of
Newton Priors is really invaluable; I never met
with anything superior to it. It is delightful;
one could live upon the name of Newton Priors for
a twelvemonth. Indeed, I do think you get on very
fast. I only wish other people of my acquaintance
could compose as rapidly. I am pleased with the
dog scene and with the whole of George and Susan's
love, bu