Chapter 88Mrs. Hargrove was only surprised for a moment to see him; for his coming to Barton was, in her opinion, the most natural of all things. Their joy and appreciation survived their amazement for a long time. He was warmly received by her; and shyness, coldness, restraint could not withstand such a reception. They had begun to disappoint him before he entered the house, and they were completely overwhelmed by the enchanting manners of Mrs. Hargrove. In fact, a man could not be very well in love with one of her daughters without extending the passion to her; and Eleanore had the satisfaction of seeing how he soon became more like him. His affection for all of them seemed to revive, and his interest in their well-being was felt again. However, he was not in the mood; he praised their h
