Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner had hurried back in alarm, supposing by the servant's account that their niece was taken suddenly ill; but satisfying them instantly on that head, she eagerly communicated the cause of their summons, reading the two letters aloud, and dwelling on the postscript of the last with trembling energy, though Lydia had never been a favourite with them, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner could not but be deeply afflicted.
Gardiner arriverent tout effrayés, le rapport du domestique leur ayant fait croire que leur niece se trouvait subitement malade. Elle les rassura sur ce point, et leur communiqua immédiatement les deux lettres de Jane.