Say not a word of it; hear nothing, surmise nothing, whisper nothing till I write again.

I am sure it will be all hushed up, and nothing proved but Rushworth's folly.

If they are gone, I would lay my life they are only gone to Mansfield Park, and Julia with them.

But why would not you let us come for you?
I wish you may not repent it .-- Yours, etc." Fanny stood aghast.

As no scandalous, ill-natured rumour had reached her, it was impossible for her to understand much of this strange letter.