They insist also on my seeing Mr.
Jones--therefore do not be alarmed if you should hear of his having been to me--and, excepting a sore throat and headache, there is not much the matter with me .-- Yours, etc." "Well, my dear," said Mr.Bennet, when Elizabeth had read the note aloud, "if your daughter should have a dangerous fit of illness--if she should die, it would be a comfort to know that it was all in pursuit of Mr.Bingley, and under your orders." "Oh! I am not afraid of her dying.

People do not die of little trifling colds.

She will be taken good care of.

As long as she stays there, it is all very well.

I would go and see her if I could have the carriage." Elizabeth, feeling really anxious, was determined to go to her, though the carriage was not to be had; and as she was no horsewoman, walking was her only alternative.