Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters: A Family RecordAusten-Leigh, William
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Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters: A Family Record
Austen-Leigh, William
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817; Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Family; Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Family relationships
Anna's marriage took place on November 8. Her husband was afterwards a
clergyman, but he did not take Orders until about three years after the
marriage; and the first home of the young couple was at Hendon, to which
place the following letter was addressed, Jane being at that time with
her brother Henry, in Hans Place:--
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.
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