“But not before they went to Brighton?”
“I must confess that he did not speak so well of Wickham as he formerly did.He believed him to be imprudent and extravagant. And since this sad affair has taken place, it is said that he left Meryton greatly in debt;but I hope this may be false.”
“Your affectionate friend,
Jane then took it from her pocket-book,and gave it to Elizabeth. These were the contents:
She then proceeded to inquire into the measures which her father had intended to pursue,while in town,for the recovery of his daughter.