You were at a small picnic at Sir John Middleton's estate, with Mrs. Dashwood, and her daughters Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret. Along with John Willoughby, Lucy Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer.

"To my belief, the colonel should arrive shortly," Sir John said, looking at his pocket watch.

He was speaking of Colonel Brandon, a great friend of his who you have not yet met.