With no expectation of pleasure, but with the strongest curiosity, Elizabeth opened the letter, and, to her still increasing wonder, perceived an envelope containing two sheets of letter-paper, written quite through, in a very close hand. The envelope itself was likewise full.
Sans en attendre aucune satisfaction, mais avec une vive curiosité, Elizabeth ouvrit l’enveloppe et fut surprise d’y trouver deux grandes feuilles entierement couvertes d’une écriture fine et serrée.