पृष्ठ 622 / 817

She had never heard of his having had any relations, except a

father and mother, both of whom had been dead many years. It was

possible, however, that some of his companions in the ----shire

might be able to give more information; and though she was not

very sanguine in expecting it, the application was a something to

look forward to.

Every day at Longbourn was now a day of anxiety; but the most

anxious part of each was when the post was expected. The arrival

of letters was the first grand object of every morning's

impatience. Through letters, whatever of good or bad was to be

told would be communicated; and every succeeding day was expected

to bring some news of importance.