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And Eleanor answered , and related , and described , and the while thought -- where her letters were ? Nevertheless she gave herself kindly to her hostess 's gratification , and patiently put her own by ; and the evening ended with Mrs. Esthwaite being in a state of ecstatic delight with her new-found relation . Mr. Esthwaite had kept silence and played the part of listener for the larger portion of the evening , using his eyes and probably his judgment freely during that time . As they were separating , he asked Eleanor whether she could get up at six o'clock ? Eleanor asked what for ? `` Do , for once ; and I will take you a drive in the Domain . '' `` What Domain ?