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"Ere s, "I will know

soht to summon me

Letters have proved of no avail--personal inquiry shall replace

theoing a

journey, and should be absent at least four days

"Alone, Jane?" they asked

"Yes; it was to see or hear news of a friend about whom I had for

soht have said, as I have no doubt they thought, that they had

believed me to be without any friends save them: for, indeed, I had

often said so; but, with their true natural delicacy, they abstained

from comment, except that Diana asked h to travel I looked very pale, she observed I replied,

that nothing ailed me save anxiety of mind, which I hoped soon to

alleviate

It was easy to ements; for I was troubled with

no inquiries--no sur once explained to them that I

could not now be explicit about my plans, they kindly and wisely

acquiesced in the silence hich I pursued thee of free action I should under similar circumstances