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said Maria; "but the truth is, that Wilcox is a stupid old fellow, and does not know how to drive. I will answer for it that we shall find no inconvenience from narrow roads on Wednesday."
"There is no hardship I suppose, nothing unpleasant," said Edmund, "in going on the barouche box."
"Unpleasant!" cried Maria; "Oh! dear, I believe it could be generally thought the favourite seat. There can be no comparison as to one's view of the country. Probably, Miss Crawford will chuse the barouche box-herself."
"There can be no objection then to Fanny's going with you; there can be no doubt of your having room for her."
"Fanny!" repeated Mrs. Norris, "my dear Edmund, there is no idea of her going with us. She stays with her aunt. I told Mrs. Rushworth so. She is not expected."
"You can have no reason I imagine madam," said he addressing his mother, for wishing Fanny not to be of the party,
"but
