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Bingley's being there; and as to the loss of their society, she

was persuaded that Jane must soon cease to regard it in the

enjoyment of his.

"It is unlucky," said she, after a short pause, "that you should

not be able to see your friends before they leave the country.

But may we not hope that the period of future happiness, to which

Miss Bingley looks forward, may arrive earlier than she is aware,

and that the delightful intercourse you have known as friends

will be renewed with yet greater satisfaction as sisters? Mr.

Bingley will not be detained in London by them."

"Caroline decidedly says that none of the party will return into

Hertfordshire this winter. I will read it to you.