Chapter 7 - Page 2

should live
with them for the present with the view of qualifying herself for a
housekeeper's place, as she must not be exposed to the necessity of
going out as a common servant-girl. It was her brother, she added, who
had made this plan for Elizabeth's future.

The offer was a highly desirable one for persons in their position, and
was accepted by the aunt with unmixed satisfaction. Over Elizabeth's
face, however, there passed a momentary cloud. She felt, without knowing
why, a sense of oppression at the prospect of coming into closer contact
with the young lieutenant; but at the same time she would not for a
great deal have refused the offer.