ten o'clock
To some few of the company it appeared rather a bold undertaking , considering the time of year , and that it had rained every day for the last fortnight ; -- and Mrs. Dashwood , who had already a cold , was persuaded by Elinor to stay at home . Their intended excursion to Whitwell turned out very different from what Elinor had expected . She was prepared to be wet through , fatigued , and frightened ; but the event was still more unfortunate , for they did not go at all . By ten o'clock the whole party was assembled at the park , where they were to breakfast . The morning was rather favourable , though it had rained all night , as the clouds were then dispersing across the sky , and the sun frequently appeared . They were all in high spirits and good humour , eager to be happy , and determined to submit to the greatest inconveniences and hardships rather than be otherwise . While they were at breakfast the letters were brought in .