Over the next few days, Elinor took great care to hide her unhappiness.
She was glad to spare her family the shocking news of Edward's secret
engagement, as she knew that their affection and sorrow would only add
to her misery. At convenient moments, she returned to the subject in
quiet conversation with Lucy. She learnt that Lucy was determined to
hold Edward to the engagement, and that Lucy was jealous of her because
Edward, apparently, always spoke of her with great admiration. Indeed,
what other reason could Lucy have for telling Elinor her secret, if not
to warn her to keep away from Edward? Elinor realized with great sadness
that Edward
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