I am truly glad, dearest Lizzy, that you have been spared something of these distressing scenes; but now, as the first shock is over, shall I own that I long for your return?
I am not so selfish, however, as to press for it, if inconvenient.

Adieu! I take up my pen again to do what I have just told you I would not; but circumstances are such that I cannot help earnestly begging you all to come here as soon as possible.

I know my dear uncle and aunt so well, that I am not afraid of requesting it, though I have still something more to ask of the former.

My father is going to London with Colonel Forster instantly, to try to discover her.

What he means to do I am sure I know not; but his excessive distress will not allow him to pursue any measure in the best and safest way, and Colonel Forster is obliged to be at Brighton again to-morrow evening.