The search for Lydia

Mr. Gardiner and my father have been in London searching for Lydia and Wickham and have sent word that they have been unsucessful in finding the run away couple. Where could she be with that awful man? London is not that big of a city, is she trying to avoid being found? I just don't understand what was going through her mind when she agreed to run away with such a fraud. My father now plans to go to every hotel, no matter who long it takes, until he happens upon the one where they are staying. I hope he has luck with his new search tactic. An to add to the stress of the situation Mr. Collins finds the need to send us a letter stating what a disgrace this family is. Oh how I cannot stand that little stuby man!