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Imagine our surprise. To Kitty, however, it does not seem so wholly unexpected. I am very, very sorry. So imprudent a match on both sides! -- But I am willing to hope the best, and that his character has been misunderstood. Thoughtless and indiscreet I can easily believe him, but this step (and let us rejoice over it) marks nothing bad at heart. His choice is disinterested at least, for he must know my father can give her nothing. Our poor mother is sadly grieved. My father bears it better. How thankful am I, that we never let them know what has been said against him; we must forget it ourselves. They were off Saturday night about twelve, as is conjectured, but were not missed till yesterday morning at eight. The express was sent off directly. My dear Lizzy, they must have passed within ten miles of us. Colonel Forster gives us reason to expect him here soon. Lydia left a few lines for his wife, informing her of their intention. I must conclude, for I cannot be long from my poor mother. I am afraid you will not be able to make it out, but I hardly know what I have written."
你想象我們當時多么驚奇。不過吉蒂卻以為這件事并非完全出人意料。我真難受。這兩個男女就這樣冒冒失失地配成了一對！可是我還是愿意從最好的方面去著想，希望別人都是誤解了他的人品。我固然認為他為人輕率冒昧，不過他這次的舉動未必就是存心不良（讓我們但愿如此吧）。至少他選中這個對象不是為了有利可圖，因為他一定知道父親沒有一個錢給她。可憐的母親傷心得要命。父親總算還支持得住。謝天謝地，好在我們從來沒有讓他們老人家知道外界對他的議論。我們自己也不必把它放在心上。據(jù)大家猜想，他們大概是星期六晚上十二點鐘走的，但是一直到昨天早上八點鐘，才發(fā)現(xiàn)這兩個失了蹤。于是弗斯脫上校連忙寫信告訴我們。親愛的麗萃，他們所經(jīng)過的地方離開我們一定不滿十英里。弗斯脫上校說，他一定立刻就到我們這里來。麗迪雅留了一封短信給弗斯脫太太，把他們兩人的意圖告訴了她。我不得不停筆了，因為我不能離開母親太久。我怕你一定覺得莫明其妙吧，我自己也簡直不知道在寫些什么。
