After making every possible inquiry on that side London, Colonel F.came on into Hertfordshire, anxiously renewing them at all the turnpikes, and at the inns in Barnet and Hatfield, but without any success--no such people had been seen to pass through.

With the kindest concern he came on to Longbourn, and broke his apprehensions to us in a manner most creditable to his heart.

I am sincerely grieved for him and Mrs.F., but no one can throw any blame on them.

Our distress, my dear Lizzy, is very great.

My father and mother believe the worst, but I cannot think so ill of him.