"There is nothing the matter with me.

I am quite well; I am only distressed by some dreadful news which I have just received from Longbourn." She burst into tears as she alluded to it, and for a few minutes could not speak another word.

Darcy, in wretched suspense, could only say something indistinctly of his concern, and observe her in compassionate silence.

At length she spoke again.

"I have just had a letter from Jane, with such dreadful news.