Austen Said:

great pleasure in the certainty of seeing Elizabeth again, having still a great deal to say to her, and many inquiries to make after all their Hertfordshire friends.

he did,

A few weeks,

as handsome as she had been last year; as good natured, and as unaffected, though not quite so chatty.

something of his concern

at having been prevented by business.

engaged elsewhere.

He should be particularly happy at any time, etc. etc.; and if she would give him leave, would take an early opportunity of waiting on them.

Yes, he had no engagement at all for to-morrow;

the good wishes and affection of a sister.

to avoid the confinement of such an intrusion, and walk away with him into the shrubbery.

giving them a hint to be gone.