They had just been preparing to walk as the letters came in;and her uncle and aunt, leaving her to enjoy them in quiet, set off by themselves.The one missent must first be attended to;it had been written five days ago.The beginning contained an account of all their little parties and engagements,with such news as the country afforded; but the latter half, which was dated a day later,and written in evident agitation,gave more important intelligence.It was to this effect: