The congratulatory letter which Elizabeth received from Lydia on her marriage explained to her that, by his wife at least, if not by himself, such a hope was cherished.
Поздравительное письмо, полученное Элизабет ко дню свадьбы, свидетельствовало, что подобные надежды питал если и не он сам, то, во всяком случае, его жена.