Day after day, there was a little hope felt by the sisters until the post came in.

But Haworth village was wild and lonely, and the Brontes but little known, owing to their want of connections.

Charlotte writes on the subject, in the early winter months, to this effect-- "I, Emily, and Anne, are truly obliged to you for the efforts you have made in our behalf; and if you have not been successful, you are only like ourselves.

Every one wishes us well; but there are no pupils to be had.

We have no present intention, however, of breaking our hearts on the subject, still less of feeling mortified at defeat.