chapter 43 mr. crawford was travelling back to london on the morrow ; and two days afterwards , fanny read a letter from his sister with anxious curiosity : `` i have to inform you , my dearest fanny , that henry has been down to portsmouth to see you ; that he had a delightful walk with you to the dockyard last saturday , and one still more delightful the next day , on the ramparts ; when the balmy air , the sparkling sea , and your sweet looks and conversation were altogether in the most delicious harmony .