101:003,00[U ]| 101:003,01[' ]| It is a truth universally acknowledged, that$3$ a single man 101:003,02[' ]| in$4$ possession of a good fortune, must be in$4$ want$0$ of a wife. 101:003,03[' ]| However little known the feelings or views of such a 101:003,04[' ]| man may$1$ be on$4$ his first entering a neighbourhood, this 101:003,05[' ]| truth is so$5#1$ well$5$ fixed in$4$ the minds of the surrounding 101:003,06[' ]| families, that$3$ he is considered as the rightful property of 101:003,07[' ]| some one or other of their daughters. 101:003,08[D ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet," 101:003,08[' ]| said his lady to$4$ him one day, 101:003,09[D ]| "have you heard that$3$ Netherfield*Park is let at last$0$?" 101:003,10[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet replied that$3$ he had not. 101:003,11[D ]| "But it is," 101:003,11[' ]| returned she; 101:003,11[D ]| "for$3$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Long has just$5$ 101:003,12[D ]| been here, and she told me all about$4$ it." 101:003,13[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennett made no$2$ answer$0$. 101:003,14[D ]| "Do not you want$1$ to$9$ know who$6#1$ has taken it?" 101:003,14[' ]| cried 101:003,15[' ]| his wife impatiently. 101:003,16[C ]| "\You\ want$1$ to$9$ tell me, and I have no$2$ objection to$4$ 101:003,17[C ]| hearing it." 101:003,18[' ]| This was invitation enough. 101:003,19[D ]| "Why, my dear$2#1$, you must know, $PP#V$Mrs%*Long says that$3$ 101:003,20[D ]| Netherfield is taken by$4$ a young man of large fortune from 101:003,21[D ]| the north of England; that$3$ he came down$5$ on$4$ Monday 101:003,22[D ]| in$4$ a chaise and four to$9$ see the place$0$, and was so$5#1$ much 101:003,23[D ]| delighted with it that$3$ he agreed with $PP#ZZE$Mr%*Morris immediately; 101:003,24[D ]| that$3$ he is to$9$ take possession before$4$ Michaelmas, 101:003,25[D ]| and some of his servants are to$9$ be in$4$ the house by$4$ the end$0$ 101:003,26[D ]| of next week." 101:003,27[C ]| "What is his name$0$?" 101:003,28[D ]| "$PP#I$Bingley." 101:003,29[C ]| "Is he married or single?" 101:003,30[D ]| "Oh! single, my dear$2#1$, to$9$ be sure! A single man of 101:004,01[D ]| large fortune; four or five thousand a year. What a fine 101:004,02[D ]| thing for$4$ our girls!" 101:004,03[C ]| "How so$5#2$? how can it affect them?" 101:004,04[D ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet," 101:004,04[' ]| replied his wife, 101:004,04[D ]| "how can you 101:004,05[D ]| be so$5#1$ tiresome! You must know that$3$ I am thinking of his 101:004,06[D ]| marrying one of them." 101:004,07[C ]| "Is that$6#2$ his design$0$ in$4$ settling here?" 101:004,08[D ]| "Design$0$! nonsense, how can you talk$1$ so$5#2$! But it is 101:004,09[D ]| very likely that$3$ he \may$1$\ fall$1$ in$4$ love$0$ with one of them, and 101:004,10[D ]| therefore you must visit$1$ him as soon as he comes." 101:004,11[C ]| "I see no$2$ occasion$0$ for$4$ that$6#2$. You and the girls may$1$ go, 101:004,12[C ]| or you may$1$ send them by$4$ themselves, which$6#1$ perhaps will$1$ 101:004,13[C ]| be still$5$ better, for$3$ as you are as handsome as any of them, 101:004,14[C ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley might like$1$ you the best of the party." 101:004,15[D ]| "My dear$2#1$, you flatter me. I certainly \have\ had my 101:004,16[D ]| share$0$ of beauty, but I do not pretend to$9$ be any*thing extraordinary 101:004,17[D ]| now. When a woman has five grown*up daughters, 101:004,18[D ]| she ought to$9$ give over thinking of her own$2$ beauty." 101:004,19[C ]| "In$4$ such cases, a woman has not often much beauty 101:004,20[C ]| to$9$ think of." 101:004,21[D ]| "But, my dear$2#1$, you must indeed go and see $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 101:004,22[D ]| when he comes into the neighbourhood." 101:004,23[C ]| "It is more than I engage for$4$, I assure you." 101:004,24[D ]| "But consider your daughters. Only think what an 101:004,25[D ]| establishment it would be for$4$ one of them. $PP#R$Sir*William 101:004,26[D ]| and $PP#V$Lady*Lucas are determined to$9$ go, merely on$4$ that$6#2$ 101:004,27[D ]| account$0$, for$3$ in$4$ general$0$ you know they visit$1$ no$2$ new*comers. 101:004,28[D ]| Indeed you must go, for$3$ it will$1$ be impossible for$4$ us to$9$ 101:004,29[D ]| visit$1$ him, if you do not." 101:004,30[C ]| "You are over scrupulous surely. I dare$1#2$ say $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 101:004,31[C ]| will$1$ be very glad to$9$ see you; and I will$1$ send 101:004,32[C ]| a few lines by$4$ you to$9$ assure him of my hearty consent$0$ 101:004,33[C ]| to$4$ his marrying which*ever he chuses of the girls; though 101:004,34[C ]| I must throw$1$ in$4$ a good word for$4$ my little $PP#A$Lizzy." 101:004,35[D ]| "I desire$1$ you will$1$ do no$2$ such thing. $PP#A$Lizzy is not 101:004,36[D ]| a bit better than the others; and I am sure she is not half 101:004,37[D ]| so$5#1$ handsome as $PP#E$Jane, nor half so$5#1$ good*humoured as $PP#H$Lydia. 101:004,38[D ]| But you are always giving \her\ the preference." 101:005,01[C ]| "They have none of them much to$9$ recommend them," 101:005,02[' ]| replied he; 101:005,02[C ]| "they are all silly and ignorant like$4$ other 101:005,03[C ]| girls; but $PP#A$Lizzy has something more of quickness 101:005,04[C ]| than her sisters." 101:005,05[D ]| "$PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, how can you abuse your own$2$ children 101:005,06[D ]| in$4$ such a way? You take delight$0$ in$4$ vexing me. You 101:005,07[D ]| have no$2$ compassion on$4$ my poor nerves." 101:005,08[C ]| "You mistake$1$ me, my dear$2#1$. I have a high respect$0$ for$4$ 101:005,09[C ]| your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you 101:005,10[C ]| mention$1$ them with consideration these twenty years at 101:005,11[C ]| least." 101:005,12[D ]| "Ah! you do not know what I suffer." 101:005,13[C ]| "But I hope$1$ you will$1$ get over it, and live to$9$ see many 101:005,14[C ]| young men of four thousand a year come into the neighbourhood." 101:005,15[C ]| 101:005,16[D ]| "It will$1$ be no$2$ use$0$ to$4$ us, if twenty such should come 101:005,17[D ]| since you will$1$ not visit$1$ them." 101:005,18[C ]| "Depend upon$4$ it, my dear$2#1$, that$3$ when there are twenty, 101:005,19[C ]| I will$1$ visit$1$ them all." 101:005,20[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet was so$5#1$ odd a mixture of quick$2$ parts, sarcastic 101:005,21[' ]| humour, reserve$0$, and caprice, that$3$ the experience$0$ of three*and*twenty 101:005,22[' ]| years had been insufficient to$9$ make$1$ his wife 101:005,23[' ]| understand his character. \Her\ mind$0$ was less difficult to$9$ 101:005,24[' ]| develope. She was a woman of mean$2$ understanding, little 101:005,25[' ]| information, and uncertain temper. When she was discontented 101:005,26[' ]| she fancied herself nervous. The business of her 101:005,27[' ]| life was to$9$ get her daughters married; its solace was 101:005,28[' ]| visiting and news. 102:006,01[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet was among the earliest of those who$6#1$ 102:006,02[' ]| waited on$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley. He had always intended to$9$ visit$1$ 102:006,03[' ]| him, though to$4$ the last$0$ always assuring his wife that$3$ he 102:006,04[' ]| should not go; and till the evening after$3$ the visit$0$ was paid, 102:006,05[' ]| she had no$2$ knowledge of it. It was then disclosed in$4$ the 102:006,06[' ]| following manner. Observing his second$2$ daughter employed 102:006,07[' ]| in$4$ trimming a hat, he suddenly addressed her with, 102:006,08[C ]| "I hope$1$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley will$1$ like$1$ it $PP#A$Lizzy." 102:006,09[D ]| "We are not in$4$ a way to$9$ know \what\ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley likes," 102:006,10[' ]| said her mother resentfully, 102:006,10[D ]| "since we are not to$9$ visit$1$." 102:006,11[A ]| "But you forget, mama," 102:006,11[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 102:006,11[A ]| "that$3$ we 102:006,12[A ]| shall meet$1$ him at the assemblies, and that$3$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Long has 102:006,13[A ]| promised to$9$ introduce him." 102:006,14[D ]| "I do not believe $PP#V$Mrs%*Long will$1$ do any such thing. 102:006,15[D ]| She has two neices of her own$2$. She is a selfish, hypocritical 102:006,16[D ]| woman, and I have no$2$ opinion of her." 102:006,17[C ]| "No$2$ more have I," 102:006,17[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet; 102:006,17[C ]| "and I am glad 102:006,18[C ]| to$9$ find that$3$ you do not depend on$4$ her serving you." 102:006,19[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet deigned not to$9$ make$1$ any reply$0$; but 102:006,20[' ]| unable to$9$ contain herself, began scolding one of her 102:006,21[' ]| daughters. 102:006,22[D ]| "Don't keep coughing so$5#2$, $PP#G$Kitty, for$4$ heaven's sake! 102:006,23[D ]| Have a little compassion on$4$ my nerves. You tear$1$ them 102:006,24[D ]| to$4$ pieces." 102:006,25[C ]| "$PP#G$Kitty has no$2$ discretion in$4$ her coughs," 102:006,25[' ]| said her 102:006,26[' ]| father; 102:006,26[C ]| "she times them ill." 102:006,27[G ]| "I do not cough for$4$ my own$2$ amusement," 102:006,27[' ]| replied 102:006,28[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty fretfully. 102:006,29[C ]| "When is your next ball$0#2$ to$9$ be, $PP#A$Lizzy?" 102:006,30[A ]| "To-morrow fortnight." 102:006,31[D ]| "Aye, so$5#2$ it is," 102:006,31[' ]| cried her mother, 102:006,31[D ]| "and $PP#V$Mrs%*Long 102:006,32[D ]| does not come back$5$ till the day before$5$; so$3$, it will$1$ be 102:006,33[D ]| impossible for$4$ her to$9$ introduce him, for$3$ she will$1$ not know 102:006,34[D ]| him herself." 102:007,01[C ]| "Then, my dear$2#1$, you may$1$ have the advantage of your 102:007,02[C ]| friend, and introduce $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley to$4$ \her\." 102:007,03[D ]| "Impossible, $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, impossible, when I am 102:007,04[D ]| not acquainted with him myself; how can you be so$5#1$ 102:007,05[D ]| teazing?" 102:007,06[C ]| "I honour$1$ your circumspection. A fortnight's acquaintance 102:007,07[C ]| is certainly very little. One cannot know what 102:007,08[C ]| a man really is by$4$ the end$0$ of a fortnight. But if \we\ do 102:007,09[C ]| not venture, somebody else will$1$; and after$4$ all, $PP#V$Mrs%*Long 102:007,10[C ]| and her neices must stand$1$ their chance$0$; and therefore, 102:007,11[C ]| as she will$1$ think it an act$0$ of kindness, if you decline the 102:007,12[C ]| office, I will$1$ take it on$4$ myself." 102:007,13[' ]| The girls stared at their father. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet said only, 102:007,14[D ]| "Nonsense, nonsense!" 102:007,15[C ]| "What can be the meaning of that$6#2$ emphatic exclamation?" 102:007,16[' ]| cried he. 102:007,16[C ]| "Do you consider the forms of introduction, 102:007,17[C ]| and the stress that$6#1$ is laid on$4$ them, as nonsense? 102:007,18[C ]| I cannot quite agree with you \there\. What say you, 102:007,19[C ]| $PP#F$Mary? for$3$ you are a young lady of deep reflection I know, 102:007,20[C ]| and read great books, and make$1$ extracts." 102:007,21[' ]| $PP#F$Mary wished to$9$ say something very sensible$2#2$, but knew 102:007,22[' ]| not how. 102:007,23[C ]| "While$3$ $PP#F$Mary is adjusting her ideas," 102:007,23[' ]| he continued, 102:007,24[C ]| "let us return$1$ to$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley." 102:007,25[D ]| "I am sick of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley," 102:007,25[' ]| cried his wife. 102:007,26[C ]| "I am sorry to$9$ hear \that$6#2$\; but why did not you tell 102:007,27[C ]| me so$5#2$ before$5$? If I had known as much this morning, 102:007,28[C ]| I certainly would not have called on$4$ him. It is very 102:007,29[C ]| unlucky; but as I have actually paid the visit$0$, we cannot 102:007,30[C ]| escape$1$ the acquaintance now." 102:007,31[' ]| The astonishment of the ladies was just$5$ what he wished; 102:007,32[' ]| that$6#2$ of $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet perhaps surpassing the rest$0#1$; though 102:007,33[' ]| when the first tumult of joy was over, she began to$9$ declare 102:007,34[' ]| that$3$ it was what she had expected all the while$0$. 102:007,35[D ]| "How good it was in$4$ you, my dear$2#1$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet! But 102:007,36[D ]| I knew I should persuade you at last$0$. I was sure you 102:007,37[D ]| loved your girls too$5#1$ well$5$ to$9$ neglect$1$ such an acquaintance. 102:007,38[D ]| Well$7$, how pleased I am! and it is such a good joke, too$5#2$, 102:008,01[D ]| that$3$ you should have gone this morning, and never said 102:008,02[D ]| a word about$4$ it till now." 102:008,03[C ]| "Now, $PP#G$Kitty, you may$1$ cough as much as you chuse," 102:008,04[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet; and, as he spoke, he left the room, 102:008,05[' ]| fatigued with the raptures of his wife. 102:008,06[D ]| "What an excellent father you have, girls," 102:008,06[' ]| said she, 102:008,07[' ]| when the door was shut. 102:008,07[D ]| "I do not know how you will$1$ 102:008,08[D ]| ever make$1$ him amends for$4$ his kindness; or me either, 102:008,09[D ]| for$4$ that$6#2$ matter. At our time of life, it is not so$5#1$ pleasant 102:008,10[D ]| I can tell you, to$9$ be making new acquaintance every day; 102:008,11[D ]| but for$4$ your sakes, we would do any*thing. $PP#H$Lydia, my 102:008,12[D ]| love$0$, though you \are\ the youngest, I dare$1#2$ say $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 102:008,13[D ]| will$1$ dance$1$ with you at the next ball$0#2$." 102:008,14[H ]| "Oh!" 102:008,14[' ]| said $PP#H$Lydia stoutly, 102:008,14[H ]| "I am not afraid; for$3$ 102:008,15[H ]| though I \am\ the youngest, I'm the tallest." 102:008,16[' ]| The rest$0#1$ of the evening was spent in$4$ conjecturing how 102:008,17[' ]| soon he would return$1$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's visit$0$, and determining 102:008,18[' ]| when they should ask him to$4$ dinner. 103:009,01[' ]| Not all that$6#1$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, however, with the assistance 103:009,02[' ]| of her five daughters, could ask on$4$ the subject$0$ was sufficient 103:009,03[' ]| to$9$ draw from her husband any satisfactory description 103:009,04[' ]| of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley. They attacked him in$4$ various ways; 103:009,05[' ]| with barefaced questions, ingenious suppositions, and 103:009,06[' ]| distant surmises; but he eluded the skill of them all; 103:009,07[' ]| and they were at last$0$ obliged to$9$ accept the second-hand 103:009,08[' ]| intelligence of their neighbour $PP#V$Lady*Lucas. Her report$0$ 103:009,09[' ]| was highly favourable. 103:009,09@v | $PP#R$Sir*William had been delighted 103:009,10@v | with him. He was quite young, wonderfully handsome, 103:009,11@v | extremely agreeable, and to$9$ crown$1$ the whole$0$, he meant to$9$ 103:009,12@v | be at the next assembly with a large party. Nothing 103:009,13@v | could be more delightful! 103:009,13[' ]| To$9$ be fond of dancing was 103:009,14[' ]| a certain step$0$ towards falling in$4$ love$0$; and very lively 103:009,15[' ]| hopes$0$ of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's heart were entertained. 103:009,16[D ]| "If I can but see one of my daughters happily settled 103:009,17[D ]| at Netherfield," 103:009,17[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet to$4$ her husband, 103:009,17[D ]| "and 103:009,18[D ]| all the others equally well$5$ married, I shall have nothing 103:009,19[D ]| to$9$ wish$1$ for$4$." 103:009,20[' ]| In$4$ a few days $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley returned $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's visit$0$, 103:009,21[' ]| and sat about$4$ ten minutes with him in$4$ his library. He 103:009,22[' ]| had entertained hopes$0$ of being$1$ admitted to$4$ a sight of the 103:009,23[' ]| young ladies, of whose$6#1$ beauty he had heard much; but 103:009,24[' ]| he saw only the father. The ladies were somewhat more 103:009,25[' ]| fortunate, for$3$ they had the advantage of ascertaining from 103:009,26[' ]| an upper window, that$3$ he wore a blue coat and rode a black 103:009,27[' ]| horse. 103:009,28[' ]| An invitation to$4$ dinner was soon afterwards dispatched; 103:009,29[' ]| and already had $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet planned the courses that$6#1$ were 103:009,30[' ]| to$9$ do credit$0$ to$4$ her housekeeping, when an answer$0$ arrived 103:009,31[' ]| which$6#1$ deferred it all. 103:009,31@i | $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley was obliged to$9$ be in$4$ 103:009,32@i | town the following day, and consequently unable to$9$ accept 103:009,33@i | the honour$0$ of their invitation, &c% 103:009,33[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was 103:010,01[' ]| quite disconcerted. 103:010,01@d | She could not imagine what business 103:010,02@d | he could have in$4$ town so$5#1$ soon after$4$ his arrival in$4$ Hertfordshire; 103:010,03@d | and she began to$9$ fear$1$ that$3$ he might be always 103:010,04@d | flying about$5$ from one place$0$ to$4$ another, and never settled 103:010,05@d | at Netherfield as he ought to$9$ be. 103:010,05[' ]| $PP#V$Lady*Lucas quieted her 103:010,06[' ]| fears a little by$4$ starting the idea of his being$1$ gone to$4$ 103:010,07[' ]| London only to$9$ get a large party for$4$ the ball$0#2$; and a report$0$ 103:010,08[' ]| soon followed that$3$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley was to$9$ bring twelve ladies 103:010,09[' ]| and seven gentlemen with him to$4$ the assembly. The girls 103:010,10[' ]| grieved over such a number of ladies; but were comforted 103:010,11[' ]| the day before$4$ the ball$0#2$ by$4$ hearing, that$3$ instead of twelve, 103:010,12[' ]| he had brought only six with him from London, his five 103:010,13[' ]| sisters and a cousin. And when the party entered the 103:010,14[' ]| assembly room, it consisted of only five altogether; 103:010,15[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, his two sisters, the husband of the eldest, 103:010,16[' ]| and another young man. 103:010,17[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley was good*looking and gentlemanlike; he 103:010,18[' ]| had a pleasant countenance, and easy, unaffected manners. 103:010,19[' ]| His sisters were fine women, with an air of decided fashion$0$. 103:010,20[' ]| His brother-in-law, $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst, merely looked the gentleman; 103:010,21[' ]| but his friend $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy soon drew the attention 103:010,22[' ]| of the room by$4$ his fine, tall person, handsome features, 103:010,23[' ]| noble mien; and the report$0$ which$6#1$ was in$4$ general$2$ circulation 103:010,24[' ]| within five minutes after$4$ his entrance, of his having 103:010,25[' ]| ten thousand a year. The gentlemen pronounced him to$9$ 103:010,26[' ]| be 103:010,26@x | a fine figure of a man, 103:010,26[' ]| the ladies declared 103:010,26@x | he was much 103:010,27@x | handsomer than $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, 103:010,27[' ]| and he was looked at with 103:010,28[' ]| great admiration for$4$ about$4$ half the evening, till his 103:010,29[' ]| manners gave a disgust$0$ which$6#1$ turned the tide of his 103:010,30[' ]| popularity; for$3$ he was discovered to$9$ be proud, to$9$ be 103:010,31[' ]| above$4$ his company, and above$4$ being$1$ pleased; and not 103:010,32[' ]| all his large estate in$4$ Derbyshire could then save$1$ him from 103:010,33[' ]| having a most forbidding, disagreeable countenance, and 103:010,34[' ]| being$1$ unworthy to$9$ be compared with his friend. 103:010,35[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley had soon made himself acquainted with 103:010,36[' ]| all the principal$2$ people in$4$ the room; he was lively and 103:010,37[' ]| unreserved, danced every dance$0$, was angry that$3$ the ball$0#2$ 103:010,38[' ]| closed so$5#1$ early, and talked of giving one himself at Netherfield. 103:011,01[' ]| Such amiable qualities must speak for$4$ themselves. 103:011,02[' ]| What a contrast between him and his friend! $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 103:011,03[' ]| danced only once with $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and once with $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, 103:011,04[' ]| declined being$1$ introduced to$4$ any other lady, and 103:011,05[' ]| spent the rest$0#1$ of the evening in$4$ walking about$4$ the room, 103:011,06[' ]| speaking occasionally to$4$ one of his own$2$ party. His character 103:011,07[' ]| was decided. 103:011,07@x | He was the proudest, most disagreeable 103:011,08@x | man in$4$ the world, 103:011,08[' ]| and every*body hoped that$3$ he would 103:011,09[' ]| never come there again. Amongst the most violent 103:011,10[' ]| against him was $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, whose$6#1$ dislike$0$ of his general$2$ 103:011,11[' ]| behaviour, was sharpened into particular resentment, by$4$ 103:011,12[' ]| his having slighted one of her daughters. 103:011,13[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth*Bennet had been obliged, by$4$ the scarcity of 103:011,14[' ]| gentlemen, to$9$ sit down$5$ for$4$ two dances$0$; and during part$0$ 103:011,15[' ]| of that$6#2$ time, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had been standing near$5$ enough 103:011,16[' ]| for$4$ her to$9$ overhear a conversation between him and 103:011,17[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, who$6#1$ came from the dance$0$ for$4$ a few minutes, 103:011,18[' ]| to$9$ press$1$ his friend to$9$ join it. 103:011,19[I ]| "Come, $PP#B$Darcy," 103:011,19[' ]| said he, 103:011,19[I ]| "I must have you dance$1$. 103:011,20[I ]| I hate to$9$ see you standing about$5$ by$4$ yourself in$4$ this stupid 103:011,21[I ]| manner. You had much better dance$1$." 103:011,22[B ]| "I certainly shall not. You know how I detest it, 103:011,23[B ]| unless I am particularly acquainted with my partner. At 103:011,24[B ]| such an assembly as this, it would be insupportable. 103:011,25[B ]| Your sisters are engaged, and there is not another woman 103:011,26[B ]| in$4$ the room, whom$6#1$ it would not be a punishment to$4$ me 103:011,27[B ]| to$9$ stand$1$ up$5$ with." 103:011,28[I ]| "I would not be so$5#1$ fastidious as you are," 103:011,28[' ]| cried $PP#I$Bingley, 103:011,29[I ]| "for$4$ a kingdom! Upon$4$ my honour$0$, I never met with 103:011,30[I ]| so$5#1$ many pleasant girls in$4$ my life, as I have this evening; 103:011,31[I ]| and there are several of them you see uncommonly pretty$2$." 103:011,32[B ]| "\You\ are dancing with the only handsome girl in$4$ the 103:011,33[B ]| room," 103:011,33[' ]| said $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, looking at the eldest $PP#E$Miss*Bennet. 103:011,34[I ]| "Oh! she is the most beautiful creature I ever beheld! 103:011,35[I ]| But there is one of her sisters sitting down$5$ just$5$ behind 103:011,36[I ]| you, who$6#1$ is very pretty$2$, and I dare$1#2$ say, very agreeable. 103:011,37[I ]| Do let me ask my partner to$9$ introduce you." 103:011,38[B ]| "Which$6#2$ do you mean$1$?" 103:011,38[' ]| and turning round$5$, he looked 103:012,01[' ]| for$4$ a moment at $PP#A$Elizabeth, till catching her eye, he withdrew 103:012,02[' ]| his own$2$ and coldly said, 103:012,02[B ]| "She is tolerable; but not 103:012,03[B ]| handsome enough to$9$ tempt \me\; and I am in$4$ no$2$ humour 103:012,04[B ]| at present$0#1$ to$9$ give consequence to$4$ young ladies who$6#1$ are 103:012,05[B ]| slighted by$4$ other men. You had better return$1$ to$4$ your 103:012,06[B ]| partner and enjoy her smiles, for$3$ you are wasting your 103:012,07[B ]| time with me." 103:012,08[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley followed his advice. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy walked off; 103:012,09[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth remained with no$2$ very cordial$2$ feelings 103:012,10[' ]| towards him. She told the story however with great 103:012,11[' ]| spirit among her friends; for$3$ she had a lively, playful 103:012,12[' ]| disposition, which$6#1$ delighted in$4$ any*thing ridiculous. 103:012,13[' ]| The evening altogether passed off pleasantly to$4$ the 103:012,14[' ]| whole$2$ family. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had seen her eldest daughter 103:012,15[' ]| much admired by$4$ the Netherfield party. $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley had 103:012,16[' ]| danced with her twice, and she had been distinguished 103:012,17[' ]| by$4$ his sisters. $PP#E$Jane was as much gratified by$4$ this, as 103:012,18[' ]| her mother could be, though in$4$ a quieter way. $PP#A$Elizabeth 103:012,19[' ]| felt $PP#E$Jane's pleasure. $PP#F$Mary had heard herself mentioned 103:012,20[' ]| to$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley as the most accomplished girl in$4$ the 103:012,21[' ]| neighbourhood; and $PP#G$Catherine and $PP#H$Lydia had been 103:012,22[' ]| fortunate enough to$9$ be never without partners, which$6#1$ 103:012,23[' ]| was all that$6#1$ they had yet learnt to$9$ care$1$ for$4$ at a ball$0#2$. 103:012,24[' ]| They returned therefore in$4$ good spirits to$4$ Longbourn, the 103:012,25[' ]| village where they lived, and of which$6#1$ they were the 103:012,26[' ]| principal$2$ inhabitants. They found $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet still$5$ up$5$. 103:012,27[' ]| With a book he was regardless of time; and on$4$ the present$0#1$ 103:012,28[' ]| occasion$0$ he had a good deal$0$ of curiosity as to$4$ the event 103:012,29[' ]| of an evening which$6#1$ had raised such splendid expectations. 103:012,30[' ]| He had rather hoped that$3$ all his wife's views on$4$ the 103:012,31[' ]| stranger$0$ would be disappointed; but he soon found that$3$ 103:012,32[' ]| he had a very different story to$9$ hear. 103:012,33[D ]| "Oh! my dear$2#1$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet," 103:012,33[' ]| as she entered the room, 103:012,34[D ]| "we have had a most delightful evening, a most excellent 103:012,35[D ]| ball$0#2$. I wish$1$ you had been there. $PP#E$Jane was so$5#1$ admired, 103:012,36[D ]| nothing could be like$4$ it. Every*body said how well$5$ she 103:012,37[D ]| looked; and $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley thought$1$ her quite beautiful, 103:012,38[D ]| and danced with her twice. Only think of \that$6#2$\ my dear$2#1$; 103:013,01[D ]| he actually danced with her twice; and she was the only 103:013,02[D ]| creature in$4$ the room that$6#1$ he asked a second$2$ time. First 103:013,03[D ]| of all, he asked $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas. I was so$5#1$ vexed to$9$ see him 103:013,04[D ]| stand$1$ up$5$ with her; but, however, he did not admire her 103:013,05[D ]| at all: indeed, nobody can, you know; and he seemed 103:013,06[D ]| quite struck with $PP#E$Jane as she was going down$4$ the dance$0$. 103:013,07[D ]| So$3$, he enquired who$6#1$ she was, and got introduced, and asked 103:013,08[D ]| her for$4$ the two next. Then, the two third he danced with 103:013,09[D ]| $PP#ZW$Miss*King, and the two fourth with $PP#V$Maria*Lucas, and the 103:013,10[D ]| two fifth with $PP#E$Jane again, and the two sixth with $PP#A$Lizzy, 103:013,11[D ]| and the Boulanger ~~" 103:013,12[C ]| "If he had had any compassion for$4$ \me\," 103:013,13[' ]| cried her 103:013,14[' ]| husband impatiently, 103:013,14[C ]| "he would not have danced half 103:013,15[C ]| so$5#1$ much! For$4$ God's sake, say no$2$ more of his partners. 103:013,16[C ]| Oh! that$3$ he had sprained his ancle in$4$ the first dance$0$!" 103:013,17[D ]| "Oh! my dear$2#1$," 103:013,17[' ]| continued $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 103:013,17[D ]| "I am quite 103:013,18[D ]| delighted with him. He is so$5#1$ excessively handsome! and 103:013,19[D ]| his sisters are charming women. I never in$4$ my life saw 103:013,20[D ]| any*thing more elegant than their dresses$0$. I dare$1#2$ say the 103:013,21[D ]| lace$0$ upon$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst's gown ~~" 103:013,22[' ]| Here she was interrupted again. $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet protested 103:013,23[' ]| against any description of finery. She was therefore 103:013,24[' ]| obliged to$9$ seek another branch of the subject$0$, and related, 103:013,25[' ]| with much bitterness of spirit and some exaggeration, the 103:013,26[' ]| shocking rudeness of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. 103:013,27[D ]| "But I can assure you," 103:013,27[' ]| she added, 103:013,27[D ]| "that$3$ $PP#A$Lizzy does 103:013,28[D ]| not lose much by$4$ not suiting \his\ fancy$0$; for$3$ he is a most 103:013,29[D ]| disagreeable, horrid man, not at all worth pleasing. So$5#1$ 103:013,30[D ]| high and so$5#1$ conceited that$3$ there was no$2$ enduring him! 103:013,31[D ]| He walked here, and walked there, fancying himself 103:013,32[D ]| so$5#1$ very great! Not handsome enough to$9$ dance$1$ with! 103:013,33[D ]| I wish$1$ you had been there, my dear$2#1$, to$9$ have given him 103:013,34[D ]| one of your set*downs. I quite detest the man." 104:014,01[' ]| When $PP#E$Jane and $PP#A$Elizabeth were alone, the former, who$6#1$ 104:014,02[' ]| had been cautious in$4$ her praise$0$ of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley before$5$, 104:014,03[' ]| expressed to$4$ her sister how very much she admired him. 104:014,04[E ]| "He is just$5$ what a young man ought to$9$ be," 104:014,04[' ]| said she, 104:014,05[E ]| "sensible$2#2$, good*humoured, lively; and I never saw such 104:014,06[E ]| happy manners! ~~ so$5#1$ much ease$0$, with such perfect$2$ good*breeding!" 104:014,07[E ]| 104:014,08[A ]| "He is also handsome," 104:014,08[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 104:014,08[A ]| "which$6#1$ 104:014,09[A ]| a young man ought likewise to$9$ be, if he possibly can. 104:014,10[A ]| His character is thereby complete$2$." 104:014,11[E ]| "I was very much flattered by$4$ his asking me to$9$ dance$1$ 104:014,12[E ]| a second$2$ time. I did not expect such a compliment$0$." 104:014,13[A ]| "Did not you? \I\ did for$4$ you. But that$6#2$ is one great 104:014,14[A ]| difference between us. Compliments always take \you\ by$4$ 104:014,15[A ]| surprise$0$, and \me\ never. What could be more natural$2$ than 104:014,16[A ]| his asking you again? He could not help$1$ seeing that$3$ you 104:014,17[A ]| were about$4$ five times as pretty$2$ as every other woman in$4$ 104:014,18[A ]| the room. No$2$ thanks to$4$ his gallantry for$4$ that$6#2$. Well$7$, 104:014,19[A ]| he certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave$0$ to$9$ 104:014,20[A ]| like$1$ him. You have liked many a stupider person." 104:014,21[E ]| "Dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy!" 104:014,22[A ]| "Oh! you are a great deal$0$ too$5#1$ apt you know, to$9$ like$1$ 104:014,23[A ]| people in$4$ general$0$. You never see a fault in$4$ any*body. 104:014,24[A ]| All the world are good and agreeable in$4$ your eyes. I never 104:014,25[A ]| heard you speak ill of a human being$0$ in$4$ my life." 104:014,26[E ]| "I would wish$1$ not to$9$ be hasty in$4$ censuring any*one; 104:014,27[E ]| but I always speak what I think." 104:014,28[A ]| "I know you do; and it is \that$6#2$\ which$6#1$ makes the wonder$0$. 104:014,29[A ]| With \your\ good sense, to$9$ be so$5#1$ honestly blind$2$ to$4$ the follies 104:014,30[A ]| and nonsense of others! Affectation of candour is common$2$ 104:014,31[A ]| enough; ~~ one meets it every*where. But to$9$ be candid 104:014,32[A ]| without ostentation or design$0$ ~~ to$9$ take the good of every*body's 104:014,33[A ]| character and make$1$ it still$5$ better, and say nothing 104:015,01[A ]| of the bad ~~ belongs to$4$ you alone. And so$3$, you like$1$ this 104:015,02[A ]| man's sisters too$5#2$, do you? Their manners are not equal$2$ 104:015,03[A ]| to$4$ his." 104:015,04[E ]| "Certainly not; at first. But they are very pleasing 104:015,05[E ]| women when you converse with them. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley 104:015,06[E ]| is to$9$ live with her brother and keep his house; and I am 104:015,07[E ]| much mistaken if we shall not find a very charming 104:015,08[E ]| neighbour in$4$ her." 104:015,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth listened in$4$ silence$0$, but was not convinced; 104:015,10[' ]| their behaviour at the assembly had not been calculated 104:015,11[' ]| to$9$ please in$4$ general$0$; and with more quickness of observation 104:015,12[' ]| and less pliancy of temper than her sister, and 104:015,13[' ]| with a judgment too$5#1$ unassailed by$4$ any attention to$4$ herself, 104:015,14[' ]| she was very little disposed to$9$ approve them. They were 104:015,15[' ]| in$4$ fact very fine ladies; not deficient in$4$ good*humour 104:015,16[' ]| when they were pleased, nor in$4$ the power of being$1$ agreeable 104:015,17[' ]| where they chose it; but proud and conceited. They 104:015,18[' ]| were rather handsome, had been educated in$4$ one of the 104:015,19[' ]| first private$2$ seminaries in$4$ town, had a fortune of twenty 104:015,20[' ]| thousand pounds, were in$4$ the habit of spending more than 104:015,21[' ]| they ought, and of associating with people of rank$0$; and 104:015,22[' ]| were therefore in$4$ every respect$0$ entitled to$9$ think well$5$ of 104:015,23[' ]| themselves, and meanly of others. They were of a respectable 104:015,24[' ]| family in$4$ the north of England; a circumstance more 104:015,25[' ]| deeply impressed on$4$ their memories than that$3$ their 104:015,26[' ]| brother's fortune and their own$2$ had been acquired by$4$ 104:015,27[' ]| trade. 104:015,28[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley inherited property to$4$ the amount of nearly 104:015,29[' ]| an hundred thousand pounds from his father, who$6#1$ had 104:015,30[' ]| intended to$9$ purchase$1$ an estate, but did not live to$9$ do it. ~~ 104:015,31[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley intended it likewise, and sometimes made 104:015,32[' ]| choice$0$ of his county; but as he was now provided with 104:015,33[' ]| a good house and the liberty of a manor, it was doubtful 104:015,34[' ]| to$4$ many of those who$6#1$ best knew the easiness of his 104:015,35[' ]| temper, whether he might not spend the remainder of his 104:015,36[' ]| days at Netherfield, and leave$1$ the next generation to$9$ 104:015,37[' ]| purchase$1$. 104:015,38[' ]| His sisters were very anxious for$4$ his having an estate 104:016,01[' ]| of his own$2$; but though he was now established only as 104:016,02[' ]| a tenant, $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ unwilling to$9$ 104:016,03[' ]| preside at his table, nor was $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst, who$6#1$ had married 104:016,04[' ]| a man of more fashion$0$ than fortune, less disposed to$9$ 104:016,05[' ]| consider his house as her home when it suited her. $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 104:016,06[' ]| had not been of age two years, when he was 104:016,07[' ]| tempted by$4$ an accidental recommendation to$9$ look$1$ at 104:016,08[' ]| Netherfield*House. He did look$1$ at it and into it for$4$ half 104:016,09[' ]| an hour, was pleased with the situation and the principal$2$ 104:016,10[' ]| rooms, satisfied with what the owner said in$4$ its praise$0$, 104:016,11[' ]| and took it immediately. 104:016,12[' ]| Between him and $PP#B$Darcy there was a very steady 104:016,13[' ]| friendship, in$4$ spite$8$ of a great opposition of character. ~~ 104:016,14[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley was endeared to$4$ $PP#B$Darcy by$4$ the easiness, openness, 104:016,15[' ]| ductility of his temper, though no$2$ disposition could offer$1$ 104:016,16[' ]| a greater contrast to$4$ his own$2$, and though with his own$2$ he 104:016,17[' ]| never appeared dissatisfied. On$4$ the strength of $PP#B$Darcy's 104:016,18[' ]| regard$0$ $PP#I$Bingley had the firmest reliance, and of his judgment 104:016,19[' ]| the highest opinion. In$4$ understanding $PP#B$Darcy was 104:016,20[' ]| the superior. $PP#I$Bingley was by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ deficient, but 104:016,21[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy was clever. He was at the same time haughty, 104:016,22[' ]| reserved, and fastidious, and his manners, though well$5$ 104:016,23[' ]| bred, were not inviting. In$4$ that$6#2$ respect$0$ his friend had 104:016,24[' ]| greatly the advantage. $PP#I$Bingley was sure of being$1$ liked 104:016,25[' ]| wherever he appeared, $PP#B$Darcy was continually giving 104:016,26[' ]| offence. 104:016,27[' ]| The manner in$4$ which$6#1$ they spoke of the Meryton 104:016,28[' ]| assembly was sufficiently characteristic. $PP#I$Bingley 104:016,28@i | had 104:016,29@i | never met with pleasanter people or prettier girls in$4$ his 104:016,30@i | life; every*body had been most kind$2$ and attentive to$4$ 104:016,31@i | him, there had been no$2$ formality, no$2$ stiffness, he had 104:016,32@i | soon felt acquainted with all the room; and as to$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet, 104:016,33@i | he could not conceive an angel more beautiful. 104:016,34[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy, on$4$ the contrary, 104:016,34@b | had seen a collection of people 104:016,35@b | in$4$ whom$6#1$ there was little beauty and no$2$ fashion$0$, for$4$ none 104:016,36@b | of whom$6#1$ he had felt the smallest interest$0$, and from none 104:016,37@b | received either attention or pleasure. $PP#E$Miss*Bennet he 104:016,38@b | acknowledged to$9$ be pretty$2$, but she smiled too$5#1$ much. 104:017,01[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and her sister allowed it to$9$ be so$5#2$ ~~ 104:017,01@y | but still$5$ 104:017,02@y | they admired her and liked her, 104:017,02[' ]| and pronounced her to$9$ 104:017,03[' ]| be 104:017,03@y | a sweet girl, and one whom$6#1$ they should not object$1$ to$9$ 104:017,04@y | know more of. 104:017,04[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet was therefore established as 104:017,05[' ]| a sweet girl, and their brother felt authorised by$4$ such 104:017,06[' ]| commendation to$9$ think of her as he chose. 105:018,01[' ]| Within a short walk$0$ of Longbourn lived a family with 105:018,02[' ]| whom$6#1$ the $PP#C1$Bennets were particularly intimate$2$. $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas 105:018,03[' ]| had been formerly in$4$ trade in$4$ Meryton, where he had 105:018,04[' ]| made a tolerable fortune and risen to$4$ the honour$0$ of knighthood 105:018,05[' ]| by$4$ an address$0$ to$4$ the King, during his mayoralty. The 105:018,06[' ]| distinction had perhaps been felt too$5#1$ strongly. It had given 105:018,07[' ]| him a disgust$0$ to$4$ his business and to$4$ his residence in$4$ a small 105:018,08[' ]| market town; and quitting them both, he had removed 105:018,09[' ]| with his family to$4$ a house about$4$ a mile from Meryton, 105:018,10[' ]| denominated from that$6#2$ period Lucas*Lodge, where he 105:018,11[' ]| could think with pleasure of his own$2$ importance, and 105:018,12[' ]| unshackled by$4$ business, occupy himself solely in$4$ being$1$ 105:018,13[' ]| civil to$4$ all the world. For$3$ though elated by$4$ his rank$0$, 105:018,14[' ]| it did not render him supercilious; on$4$ the contrary, he 105:018,15[' ]| was all attention to$4$ every*body. By$4$ nature inoffensive, 105:018,16[' ]| friendly and obliging, his presentation at St%*James's had 105:018,17[' ]| made him courteous. 105:018,18[' ]| $PP#V$Lady*Lucas was a very good kind$0$ of woman, not too$5#1$ 105:018,19[' ]| clever to$9$ be a valuable neighbour to$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet. ~~ They 105:018,20[' ]| had several children. The eldest of them, a sensible$2#2$, 105:018,21[' ]| intelligent young woman, about$4$ twenty-seven, was $PP#A$Elizabeth's 105:018,22[' ]| intimate$2$ friend. 105:018,23[' ]| That$3$ the $PP#Q1$Miss*Lucases and the $PP#E1$Miss*Bennets should 105:018,24[' ]| meet$1$ to$9$ talk$1$ over a ball$0#2$ was absolutely necessary; and 105:018,25[' ]| the morning after$4$ the assembly brought the former to$4$ 105:018,26[' ]| Longbourn to$9$ hear and to$9$ communicate. 105:018,27[D ]| "\You\ began the evening well$5$, $PP#Q$Charlotte," 105:018,27[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 105:018,28[' ]| with civil self-command to$4$ $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas. 105:018,28[D ]| "\You\ 105:018,29[D ]| were $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's first choice$0$." 105:018,30[Q ]| "Yes; ~~ but he seemed to$9$ like$1$ his second$2$ better." 105:018,31[D ]| "Oh! ~~ you mean$1$ $PP#E$Jane, I suppose ~~ because he danced 105:018,32[D ]| with her twice. To$9$ be sure that$6#2$ \did\ seem as if he admired 105:018,33[D ]| her ~~ indeed I rather believe he \did\ ~~ I heard something 105:019,01[D ]| about$4$ it ~~ but I hardly know what ~~ something about$4$ 105:019,02[D ]| $PP#ZZK$Mr%*Robinson." 105:019,03[Q ]| "Perhaps you mean$1$ what I overheard between him 105:019,04[Q ]| and $PP#ZZK$Mr%*Robinson; did not I mention$1$ it to$4$ you? $PP#ZZK$Mr%*Robinson's 105:019,05[Q ]| asking him how he liked our Meryton assemblies, 105:019,06[Q ]| and whether he did not think there were a great 105:019,07[Q ]| many pretty$2$ women in$4$ the room, and \which$6#2$\ he thought$1$ 105:019,08[Q ]| the prettiest? and his answering immediately to$4$ the last$2$ 105:019,09[Q ]| question$0$ ~~ Oh! the eldest $PP#E$Miss*Bennet beyond$4$ a doubt$0$, 105:019,10[Q ]| there cannot be two opinions on$4$ that$6#2$ point$0$." 105:019,11[D ]| "Upon$4$ my word! ~~ Well$7$, that$6#2$ was very decided indeed 105:019,12[D ]| ~~ that$6#2$ does seem as if ~~ but however, it may$1$ all come 105:019,13[D ]| to$4$ nothing you know." 105:019,14[Q ]| "\My\ overhearings were more to$4$ the purpose than \yours\, 105:019,15[Q ]| $PP#A$Eliza," 105:019,15[' ]| said $PP#Q$Charlotte. 105:019,15[Q ]| "$PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is not so$5#1$ well$5$ worth 105:019,16[Q ]| listening to$4$ as his friend, is he? ~~ Poor $PP#A$Eliza! ~~ to$9$ be only 105:019,17[Q ]| just$5$ \tolerable\." 105:019,18[D ]| "I beg you would not put it into $PP#A$Lizzy's head$0$ to$9$ 105:019,19[D ]| be vexed by$4$ his ill-treatment; for$3$ he is such a disagreeable 105:019,20[D ]| man that$3$ it would be quite a misfortune to$9$ be 105:019,21[D ]| liked by$4$ him. $PP#V$Mrs%*Long told me last$2$ night that$3$ he 105:019,22[D ]| sat close$5$ to$4$ her for$4$ half an hour without once opening his 105:019,23[D ]| lips." 105:019,24[E ]| "Are you quite sure, Ma'am? ~~ is not there a little 105:019,25[E ]| mistake$0$?" 105:019,25[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane. ~~ 105:019,25[E ]| "I certainly saw $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 105:019,26[E ]| speaking to$4$ her." 105:019,27[D ]| "Aye ~~ because she asked him at last$0$ how he liked 105:019,28[D ]| Netherfield, and he could not help$1$ answering her; ~~ but 105:019,29[D ]| she said he seemed very angry at being$1$ spoke to$5$." 105:019,30[E ]| "$PP#J$Miss*Bingley told me," 105:019,30[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane, 105:019,30[E ]| "that$3$ he never 105:019,31[E ]| speaks much unless among his intimate$2$ acquaintance. 105:019,32[E ]| With \them\ he is remarkably agreeable." 105:019,33[D ]| "I do not believe a word of it, my dear$2#1$. If he had been 105:019,34[D ]| so$5#1$ very agreeable he would have talked to$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Long. 105:019,35[D ]| But I can guess$1$ how it was; every*body says that$3$ he is 105:019,36[D ]| ate up$5$ with pride, and I dare$1#2$ say he had heard somehow 105:019,37[D ]| that$3$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Long does not keep a carriage, and had come 105:019,38[D ]| to$4$ the ball$0#2$ in$4$ a hack chaise." 105:020,01[Q ]| "I do not mind$1$ his not talking to$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Long," 105:020,01[' ]| said 105:020,02[' ]| $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas, 105:020,02[Q ]| "but I wish$1$ he had danced with $PP#A$Eliza." 105:020,03[D ]| "Another time, $PP#A$Lizzy," 105:020,03[' ]| said her mother, 105:020,03[D ]| "I would not 105:020,04[D ]| dance$1$ with \him\, if I were you." 105:020,05[A ]| "I believe, Ma'am, I may$1$ safely promise$1$ you \never\ to$9$ 105:020,06[A ]| dance$1$ with him." 105:020,07[Q ]| "His pride," 105:020,07[' ]| said $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas, 105:020,07[Q ]| "does not offend \me\ so$5#1$ 105:020,08[Q ]| much as pride often does, because there is an excuse$0$ for$4$ it. 105:020,09[Q ]| One cannot wonder$1$ that$3$ so$5#1$ very fine a young man, with 105:020,10[Q ]| family, fortune, every*thing in$4$ his favour$0$, should think 105:020,11[Q ]| highly of himself. If I may$1$ so$5#2$ express$1$ it, he has a \right$0$\ 105:020,12[Q ]| to$9$ be proud." 105:020,13[A ]| "That$6#2$ is very true," 105:020,13[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth, 105:020,13[A ]| "and I could 105:020,14[A ]| easily forgive \his\ pride, if he had not mortified \mine$6$\." 105:020,15[F ]| "Pride," 105:020,15[' ]| observed $PP#F$Mary, who$6#1$ piqued herself upon$4$ the 105:020,16[' ]| solidity of her reflections, 105:020,16[F ]| "is a very common$2$ failing I 105:020,17[F ]| believe. By$4$ all that$6#1$ I have ever read, I am convinced 105:020,18[F ]| that$3$ it is very common$2$ indeed, that$3$ human nature is 105:020,19[F ]| particularly prone to$4$ it, and that$3$ there are very few of 105:020,20[F ]| us who$6#1$ do not cherish a feeling of self-complacency on$4$ 105:020,21[F ]| the score of some quality or other, real or imaginary. 105:020,22[F ]| Vanity and pride are different things, though the words 105:020,23[F ]| are often used synonimously. A person may$1$ be proud 105:020,24[F ]| without being$1$ vain. Pride relates more to$4$ our opinion 105:020,25[F ]| of ourselves, vanity to$4$ what we would have others think 105:020,26[F ]| of us." 105:020,27[W ]| "If I were as rich as $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy," 105:020,27[' ]| cried a young $PP#W$Lucas 105:020,28[' ]| who$6#1$ came with his sisters, 105:020,28[W ]| "I should not care$1$ how proud 105:020,29[W ]| I was. I would keep a pack of foxhounds, and drink 105:020,30[W ]| a bottle of wine every day." 105:020,31[D ]| "Then you would drink a great deal$0$ more than you 105:020,32[D ]| ought," 105:020,33[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet; 105:020,34[D ]| "and if I were to$9$ see you at 105:020,35[D ]| it I should take away your bottle directly." 105:020,36[' ]| The boy protested that$3$ she should not; she continued 105:020,37[' ]| to$9$ declare that$3$ she would, and the argument ended only 105:020,38[' ]| with the visit$0$. 106:021,01[' ]| The ladies of Longbourn soon waited on$4$ those of 106:021,02[' ]| Netherfield. The visit$0$ was returned in$4$ due$2$ form$0$. $PP#E$Miss*Bennet's 106:021,03[' ]| pleasing manners grew on$4$ the good*will of $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst 106:021,04[' ]| and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley; and though the mother was 106:021,05[' ]| found to$9$ be intolerable and the younger sisters not worth 106:021,06[' ]| speaking to$4$, a wish$0$ of being$1$ better acquainted with \them\, 106:021,07[' ]| was expressed towards the two eldest. By$4$ $PP#E$Jane this 106:021,08[' ]| attention was received with the greatest pleasure; but 106:021,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth still$5$ saw superciliousness in$4$ their treatment of 106:021,10[' ]| every*body, hardly excepting even$5$ her sister, and could 106:021,11[' ]| not like$1$ them; though their kindness to$4$ $PP#E$Jane, such as it 106:021,12[' ]| was, had a value$0$ as arising in$4$ all probability from the 106:021,13[' ]| influence$0$ of their brother's admiration. It was generally 106:021,14[' ]| evident whenever they met, that$3$ he \did\ admire her; and 106:021,15[' ]| to$4$ \her\ it was equally evident that$3$ $PP#E$Jane was yielding to$4$ the 106:021,16[' ]| preference which$6#1$ she had begun to$9$ entertain for$4$ him from 106:021,17[' ]| the first, and was in$4$ a way to$9$ be very much in$4$ love$0$; but 106:021,18[' ]| she considered with pleasure that$3$ it was not likely to$9$ be 106:021,19[' ]| discovered by$4$ the world in$4$ general$0$, since $PP#E$Jane united with 106:021,20[' ]| great strength of feeling, a composure of temper and a 106:021,21[' ]| uniform cheerfulness of manner, which$6#1$ would guard$1$ her 106:021,22[' ]| from the suspicions of the impertinent. She mentioned 106:021,23[' ]| this to$4$ her friend $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas. 106:021,24[Q ]| "It may$1$ perhaps be pleasant," 106:021,24[' ]| replied $PP#Q$Charlotte, 106:021,24[Q ]| "to$9$ 106:021,25[Q ]| be able to$9$ impose on$4$ the public$0$ in$4$ such a case; but it is 106:021,26[Q ]| sometimes a disadvantage to$9$ be so$5#1$ very guarded. If 106:021,27[Q ]| a woman conceals her affection with the same skill from 106:021,28[Q ]| the object$0$ of it, she may$1$ lose the opportunity of fixing 106:021,29[Q ]| him; and it will$1$ then be but poor consolation to$9$ believe 106:021,30[Q ]| the world equally in$4$ the dark$0$. There is so$5#1$ much of gratitude 106:021,31[Q ]| or vanity in$4$ almost every attachment, that$3$ it is not 106:021,32[Q ]| safe to$9$ leave$1$ any to$4$ itself. We can all \begin\ freely ~~ a slight$2$ 106:021,33[Q ]| preference is natural$2$ enough; but there are very few of 106:022,01[Q ]| us who$6#1$ have heart enough to$9$ be really in$4$ love$0$ without 106:022,02[Q ]| encouragement. In$4$ nine cases out$5$ of ten, a woman had 106:022,03[Q ]| better shew$1$ \more\ affection than she feels. $PP#I$Bingley likes 106:022,04[Q ]| your sister undoubtedly; but he may$1$ never do more than 106:022,05[Q ]| like$1$ her, if she does not help$1$ him on$5$." 106:022,06[A ]| "But she does help$1$ him on$5$, as much as her nature will$1$ 106:022,07[A ]| allow. If \I\ can perceived her regard$0$ for$4$ him, he must be 106:022,08[A ]| a simpleton indeed not to$9$ discover it too$5#2$." 106:022,09[Q ]| "Remember, $PP#A$Eliza, that$3$ he does not know $PP#E$Jane's 106:022,10[Q ]| disposition as you do." 106:022,11[A ]| "But if a woman is partial to$4$ a man, and does not 106:022,12[A ]| endeavour$1$ to$9$ conceal it, he must find it out$5$." 106:022,13[Q ]| "Perhaps he must, if he sees enough of her. But 106:022,14[Q ]| though $PP#I$Bingley and $PP#E$Jane meet$1$ tolerably often, it is never 106:022,15[Q ]| for$4$ many hours together; and as they always see each 106:022,16[Q ]| other in$4$ large mixed parties, it is impossible that$3$ every 106:022,17[Q ]| moment should be employed in$4$ conversing together. 106:022,18[Q ]| $PP#E$Jane should therefore make$1$ the most of every half hour 106:022,19[Q ]| in$4$ which$6#1$ she can command$1$ his attention. When she is 106:022,20[Q ]| secure$2$ of him, there will$1$ be leisure for$4$ falling in$4$ love$0$ as 106:022,21[Q ]| much as she chuses." 106:022,22[A ]| "Your plan is a good one," 106:022,22[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth, 106:022,22[A ]| "where 106:022,23[A ]| nothing is in$4$ question$0$ but the desire$0$ of being$1$ well$5$ married; 106:022,24[A ]| and if I were determined to$9$ get a rich husband, or any 106:022,25[A ]| husband, I dare$1#2$ say I should adopt it. But these are 106:022,26[A ]| not $PP#E$Jane's feelings; she is not acting by$4$ design$0$. As yet, 106:022,27[A ]| she cannot even$5$ be certain of the degree of her own$2$ 106:022,28[A ]| regard$0$, nor of its reasonableness. She has known him only 106:022,29[A ]| a fortnight. She danced four dances$0$ with him at Meryton; 106:022,30[A ]| she saw him one morning at his own$2$ house, and has since 106:022,31[A ]| dined in$4$ company with him four times. This is not quite 106:022,32[A ]| enough to$9$ make$1$ her understand his character." 106:022,33[Q ]| "Not as you represent it. Had she merely \dined\ with 106:022,34[Q ]| him, she might only have discovered whether he had 106:022,35[Q ]| a good appetite; but you must remember that$3$ four 106:022,36[Q ]| evenings have been also spent together ~~ and four evenings 106:022,37[Q ]| may$1$ do a great deal$0$." 106:022,38[A ]| "Yes; these four evenings have enabled them to$9$ 106:023,01[A ]| ascertain that$3$ they both like$1$ Vingt-un better than Commerce; 106:023,02[A ]| but with respect$0$ to$4$ any other leading characteristic, 106:023,03[A ]| I do not imagine that$3$ much has been unfolded." 106:023,04[Q ]| "Well$7$," 106:023,04[' ]| said $PP#Q$Charlotte, 106:023,04[Q ]| "I wish$1$ $PP#E$Jane success with all 106:023,05[Q ]| my heart; and if she were married to$4$ him to-morrow, 106:023,06[Q ]| I should think she had as good a chance$0$ of happiness, as 106:023,07[Q ]| if she were to$9$ be studying his character for$4$ a twelvemonth. 106:023,08[Q ]| Happiness in$4$ marriage is entirely a matter of 106:023,09[Q ]| chance$0$. If the dispositions of the parties are ever so$5#1$ 106:023,10[Q ]| well$5$ known to$4$ each other, or ever so$5#1$ similar before-hand, 106:023,11[Q ]| it does not advance$1$ their felicity in$4$ the least. They 106:023,12[Q ]| always continue to$9$ grow sufficiently unlike afterwards to$9$ 106:023,13[Q ]| have their share$0$ of vexation; and it is better to$9$ know 106:023,14[Q ]| as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom$6#1$ 106:023,15[Q ]| you are to$9$ pass$1$ your life." 106:023,16[A ]| "You make$1$ me laugh$1$, $PP#Q$Charlotte; but it is not sound$2$. 106:023,17[A ]| You know it is not sound$2$, and that$3$ you would never 106:023,18[A ]| act$1$ in$4$ this way yourself." 106:023,19[' ]| Occupied in$4$ observing $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's attentions to$4$ her 106:023,20[' ]| sister, $PP#A$Elizabeth was far from suspecting that$3$ she was 106:023,21[' ]| herself becoming an object$0$ of some interest$0$ in$4$ the eyes 106:023,22[' ]| of his friend. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had at first scarcely allowed 106:023,23[' ]| her to$9$ be pretty$2$; he had looked at her without admiration 106:023,24[' ]| at the ball$0#2$; and when they next met, he looked at her 106:023,25[' ]| only to$9$ criticise. But no$2$ sooner had he made it clear$2$ to$4$ 106:023,26[' ]| himself and his friends that$3$ she had hardly a good feature 106:023,27[' ]| in$4$ her face$0$, than he began to$9$ find it was rendered uncommonly 106:023,28[' ]| intelligent by$4$ the beautiful expression of her dark$2$ 106:023,29[' ]| eyes. To$4$ this discovery succeeded some others equally 106:023,30[' ]| mortifying. Though he had detected with a critical eye 106:023,31[' ]| more than one failure of perfect$2$ symmetry in$4$ her form$0$, 106:023,32[' ]| he was forced to$9$ acknowledge her figure to$9$ be light$2$ and 106:023,33[' ]| pleasing; and in$4$ spite$8$ of his asserting that$3$ her manners 106:023,34[' ]| were not those of the fashionable world, he was caught 106:023,35[' ]| by$4$ their easy playfulness. Of this she was perfectly 106:023,36[' ]| unaware; ~~ to$4$ her he was only the man who$6#1$ made himself 106:023,37[' ]| agreeable no*where, and who$6#1$ had not thought$1$ her handsome 106:023,38[' ]| enough to$9$ dance$1$ with. 106:024,01[' ]| He began to$9$ wish$1$ to$9$ know more of her, and as a step$0$ 106:024,02[' ]| towards conversing with her himself, attended to$4$ her 106:024,03[' ]| conversation with others. His doing so$5#2$ drew her notice$0$. 106:024,04[' ]| It was at $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas's, where a large party were 106:024,05[' ]| assembled. 106:024,06[A ]| "What does $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy mean$1$," 106:024,06[' ]| said she to$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte, 106:024,07[A ]| "by$4$ listening to$4$ my conversation with $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster?" 106:024,08[Q ]| "That$6#2$ is a question$0$ which$6#1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy only can answer$1$." 106:024,09[A ]| "But if he does it any more I shall certainly let him 106:024,10[A ]| know that$3$ I see what he is about$4$. He has a very satirical 106:024,11[A ]| eye, and if I do not begin by$4$ being$1$ impertinent myself, 106:024,12[A ]| I shall soon grow afraid of him." 106:024,13[' ]| On$4$ his approaching them soon afterwards, though 106:024,14[' ]| without seeming to$9$ have any intention of speaking, $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas 106:024,15[' ]| defied her friend to$9$ mention$1$ such a subject$0$ to$4$ him, 106:024,16[' ]| which$6#1$ immediately provoking $PP#A$Elizabeth to$9$ do it, she 106:024,17[' ]| turned to$4$ him and said, 106:024,18[A ]| "Did not you think, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, that$3$ I expressed myself 106:024,19[A ]| uncommonly well$5$ just$5$ now, when I was teazing $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster 106:024,20[A ]| to$9$ give us a ball$0#2$ at Meryton?" 106:024,21[B ]| "With great energy; ~~ but it is a subject$0$ which$6#1$ always 106:024,22[B ]| makes a lady energetic." 106:024,23[A ]| "You are severe on$4$ us." 106:024,24[Q ]| "It will$1$ be \her\ turn$0$ soon to$9$ be teazed," 106:024,24[' ]| said $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas. 106:024,25[Q ]| "I am going to$9$ open$1$ the instrument, $PP#A$Eliza, and 106:024,26[Q ]| you know what follows." 106:024,27[A ]| "You are a very strange creature by$4$ way of a friend! ~~ 106:024,28[A ]| always wanting me to$9$ play$1$ and sing before$4$ any*body and 106:024,29[A ]| every*body! ~~ If my vanity had taken a musical turn$0$, 106:024,30[A ]| you would have been invaluable, but as it is, I would 106:024,31[A ]| really rather not sit down$5$ before$4$ those who$6#1$ must be in$4$ 106:024,32[A ]| the habit of hearing the very best performers." 106:024,32[' ]| On$4$ $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas's 106:024,33[' ]| persevering, however, she added, 106:024,33[A ]| "Very well$5$; 106:024,34[A ]| if it must be so$5#2$, it must." 106:024,34[' ]| And gravely glancing at 106:024,35[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 106:024,35[A ]| "There is a fine old saying, which$6#1$ every*body 106:024,36[A ]| here is of course$8$ familiar with ~~ ""Keep your breath to$9$ cool$1$ 106:024,37[A ]| your porridge,"" ~~ and I shall keep mine$6$ to$9$ swell my 106:024,38[A ]| song." 106:025,01[' ]| Her performance was pleasing, though by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ 106:025,02[' ]| capital. After$4$ a song or two, and before$3$ she could reply$1$ 106:025,03[' ]| to$4$ the entreaties of several that$3$ she would sing again, she 106:025,04[' ]| was eagerly succeeded at the instrument by$4$ her sister 106:025,05[' ]| $PP#F$Mary, who$6#1$ having, in$4$ consequence of being$1$ the only plain 106:025,06[' ]| one in$4$ the family, worked hard for$4$ knowledge and accomplishments, 106:025,07[' ]| was always impatient for$4$ display$0$. 106:025,08[' ]| $PP#F$Mary had neither genius nor taste; and though vanity 106:025,09[' ]| had given her application, it had given her likewise a 106:025,10[' ]| pedantic air and conceited manner, which$6#1$ would have 106:025,11[' ]| injured a higher degree of excellence than she had reached. 106:025,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, easy and unaffected, had been listened to$4$ with 106:025,13[' ]| much more pleasure, though not playing half so$5#1$ well$5$; 106:025,14[' ]| and $PP#F$Mary, at the end$0$ of a long concerto, was glad to$9$ purchase$1$ 106:025,15[' ]| praise$0$ and gratitude by$4$ Scotch and Irish airs, at 106:025,16[' ]| the request$0$ of her younger sisters, who$6#1$ with some of the 106:025,17[' ]| $PP#ZZB$Lucases and two or three officers joined eagerly in$4$ dancing 106:025,18[' ]| at one end$0$ of the room. 106:025,19[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy stood near$4$ them in$4$ silent indignation at such 106:025,20[' ]| a mode of passing the evening, to$4$ the exclusion of all conversation, 106:025,21[' ]| and was too$5#1$ much engrossed by$4$ his own$2$ thoughts 106:025,22[' ]| to$9$ perceive that$3$ $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas was his neighbour, till 106:025,23[' ]| $PP#R$Sir*William thus began. 106:025,24[R ]| "What a charming amusement for$4$ young people this 106:025,25[R ]| is, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy! ~~ There is nothing like$4$ dancing after$4$ all. ~~ 106:025,26[R ]| I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished 106:025,27[R ]| societies." 106:025,28[B ]| "Certainly, Sir; ~~ and it has the advantage also of 106:025,29[B ]| being$1$ in$4$ vogue amongst the less polished societies of the 106:025,30[B ]| world. ~~ Every savage can dance$1$." 106:025,31[' ]| $PP#R$Sir*William only smiled. 106:025,31[R ]| "Your friend performs 106:025,32[R ]| delightfully;" 106:025,32[' ]| he continued after$4$ a pause$0$, on$4$ seeing 106:025,33[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley join the group; ~~ 106:025,33[R ]| "and I doubt$1$ not that$3$ you are 106:025,34[R ]| an adept in$4$ the science yourself, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy." 106:025,35[B ]| "You saw me dance$1$ at Meryton, I believe, Sir." 106:025,36[R ]| "Yes, indeed, and received no$2$ inconsiderable pleasure 106:025,37[R ]| from the sight. Do you often dance$1$ at St%*James's?" 106:025,38[B ]| "Never, sir." 106:026,01[R ]| "Do you not think it would be a proper compliment$0$ to$4$ 106:026,02[R ]| the place$0$?" 106:026,03[B ]| "It is a compliment$0$ which$6#1$ I never pay$1$ to$4$ any place$0$ 106:026,04[B ]| if I can avoid it." 106:026,05[R ]| "You have a house in$4$ town, I conclude?" 106:026,06[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy bowed. 106:026,07[R ]| "I had once some thoughts of fixing in$4$ town myself ~~ 106:026,08[R ]| for$3$ I am fond of superior society; but I did not feel 106:026,09[R ]| quite certain that$3$ the air of London would agree with 106:026,10[R ]| $PP#V$Lady*Lucas." 106:026,11[' ]| He paused in$4$ hopes$0$ of an answer$0$; but his companion 106:026,12[' ]| was not disposed to$9$ make$1$ any; and $PP#A$Elizabeth at that$6#2$ 106:026,13[' ]| instant$0$ moving towards them, he was struck with the 106:026,14[' ]| notion of doing a very gallant thing, and called out$5$ to$4$ her, 106:026,15[R ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Miss*Eliza, why are not you dancing? ~~ 106:026,16[R ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, you must allow me to$9$ present$1$ this young lady 106:026,17[R ]| to$4$ you as a very desirable partner. ~~ You cannot refuse 106:026,18[R ]| to$9$ dance$1$, I am sure, when so$5#1$ much beauty is before$4$ you." 106:026,19[' ]| And taking her hand$0$, he would have given it to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 106:026,20[' ]| who$6#1$, though extremely surprised, was not unwilling to$9$ 106:026,21[' ]| receive it, when she instantly drew back$5$, and said with 106:026,22[' ]| some discomposure to$4$ $PP#R$Sir*William, 106:026,23[A ]| "Indeed, Sir, I have not the least intention of dancing. ~~ 106:026,24[A ]| I entreat you not to$9$ suppose that$3$ I moved this way in$4$ 106:026,25[A ]| order to$9$ beg for$4$ a partner." 106:026,26[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy with grave$2$ propriety requested to$9$ be allowed 106:026,27[' ]| the honour$0$ of her hand$0$; but in$4$ vain. $PP#A$Elizabeth was determined; 106:026,28[' ]| nor did $PP#R$Sir*William at all shake$1$ her purpose by$4$ his 106:026,29[' ]| attempt$0$ at persuasion. 106:026,30[R ]| "You excel so$5#1$ much in$4$ the dance$0$, $PP#A$Miss*Eliza, that$3$ it is 106:026,31[R ]| cruel to$9$ deny me the happiness of seeing you; and though 106:026,32[R ]| this gentleman dislikes the amusement in$4$ general$0$, he can 106:026,33[R ]| have no$2$ objection, I am sure, to$9$ oblige us for$4$ one half hour." 106:026,34[A ]| "$PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is all politeness," 106:026,34[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, smiling. 106:026,35[R ]| "He is indeed ~~ but considering the inducement, my 106:026,36[R ]| dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Miss*Eliza, we cannot wonder$1$ at his complaisance; 106:026,37[R ]| for$3$ who$6#2$ would object$1$ to$4$ such a partner?" 106:026,38[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth looked archly, and turned away. Her 106:027,01[' ]| resistance had not injured her with the gentleman, and 106:027,02[' ]| he was thinking of her with some complacency, when thus 106:027,03[' ]| accosted by$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, 106:027,04[J ]| "I can guess$1$ the subject$0$ of your reverie." 106:027,05[B ]| "I should imagine not." 106:027,06[J ]| "You are considering how insupportable it would be 106:027,07[J ]| to$9$ pass$1$ many evenings in$4$ this manner ~~ in$4$ such society; 106:027,08[J ]| and indeed I am quite of your opinion. I was never 106:027,09[J ]| more annoyed! The insipidity and yet the noise; the 106:027,10[J ]| nothingness and yet the self-importance of all these 106:027,11[J ]| people! ~~ What would I give to$9$ hear your strictures on$4$ 106:027,12[J ]| them!" 106:027,13[B ]| "Your conjecture$0$ is totally wrong, I assure you. My 106:027,14[B ]| mind$0$ was more agreeably engaged. I have been meditating 106:027,15[B ]| on$4$ the very great pleasure which$6#1$ a pair$0$ of fine eyes 106:027,16[B ]| in$4$ the face$0$ of a pretty$2$ woman can bestow." 106:027,17[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley immediately fixed her eyes on$4$ his face$0$, 106:027,18[' ]| and desired he would tell her what lady had the credit$0$ 106:027,19[' ]| of inspiring such reflections. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy replied with 106:027,20[' ]| great intrepidity, 106:027,21[B ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth*Bennet." 106:027,22[J ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth*Bennet!" 106:027,22[' ]| repeated $PP#J$Miss*Bingley. 106:027,23[J ]| "I am all astonishment. How long has she been such 106:027,24[J ]| a favourite$0$? ~~ and pray when am I to$9$ wish$1$ you joy?" 106:027,25[B ]| "That$6#2$ is exactly the question$0$ which$6#1$ I expected you 106:027,26[B ]| to$9$ ask. A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps 106:027,27[B ]| from admiration to$4$ love$0$, from love$0$ to$4$ matrimony in$4$ a 106:027,28[B ]| moment. I knew you would be wishing me joy." 106:027,29[J ]| "Nay, if you are so$5#1$ serious$2$ about$4$ it, I shall consider 106:027,30[J ]| the matter as absolutely settled. You will$1$ have a charming 106:027,31[J ]| mother-in-law, indeed, and of course$8$ she will$1$ be always 106:027,32[J ]| at Pemberley with you." 106:027,33[' ]| He listened to$4$ her with perfect$2$ indifference, while$3$ she 106:027,34[' ]| chose to$9$ entertain herself in$4$ this manner, and as his composure 106:027,35[' ]| convinced her that$3$ all was safe, her wit flowed long. 107:028,01[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's property consisted almost entirely in$4$ an 107:028,02[' ]| estate of two thousand a year, which$6#1$, unfortunately for$4$ 107:028,03[' ]| his daughters, was entailed in$4$ default of heirs male, on$4$ 107:028,04[' ]| a distant relation; and their mother's fortune, though 107:028,05[' ]| ample for$4$ her situation in$4$ life, could but ill supply$1$ the 107:028,06[' ]| deficiency of his. Her father had been an attorney in$4$ 107:028,07[' ]| Meryton, and had left her four thousand pounds. 107:028,08[' ]| She had a sister married to$4$ a $PP#ZZG$Mr%*Phillips, who$6#1$ had 107:028,09[' ]| been a clerk to$4$ their father, and succeeded him in$4$ the 107:028,10[' ]| business, and a brother settled in$4$ London in$4$ a respectable 107:028,11[' ]| line of trade. 107:028,12[' ]| The village of Longbourn was only one mile from 107:028,13[' ]| Meryton; a most convenient distance$0$ for$4$ the young 107:028,14[' ]| ladies, who$6#1$ were usually tempted thither three or four 107:028,15[' ]| times a week, to$9$ pay$1$ their duty to$4$ their aunt and to$4$ a 107:028,16[' ]| milliner's shop just$5$ over the way. The two youngest 107:028,17[' ]| of the family, $PP#G$Catherine and $PP#H$Lydia, were particularly 107:028,18[' ]| frequent in$4$ these attentions; their minds were more 107:028,19[' ]| vacant than their sisters', and when nothing better offered, 107:028,20[' ]| a walk$0$ to$4$ Meryton was necessary to$9$ amuse their morning 107:028,21[' ]| hours and furnish conversation for$4$ the evening; and 107:028,22[' ]| however bare of news the country in$4$ general$0$ might be, 107:028,23[' ]| they always contrived to$9$ learn some from their aunt. 107:028,24[' ]| At present$0#1$, indeed, they were well$5$ supplied both with news 107:028,25[' ]| and happiness by$4$ the recent arrival of a militia regiment 107:028,26[' ]| in$4$ the neighbourhood; it was to$9$ remain the whole$2$ winter, 107:028,27[' ]| and Meryton was the head*quarters. 107:028,28[' ]| Their visits to$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips were now productive of 107:028,29[' ]| the most interesting intelligence. Every day added 107:028,30[' ]| something to$4$ their knowledge of the officers' names and 107:028,31[' ]| connections. Their lodgings were not long a secret$0$, and 107:028,32[' ]| at length they began to$9$ know the officers themselves. 107:028,33[' ]| $PP#ZZG$Mr%*Philips visited them all, and this opened to$4$ his nieces 107:029,01[' ]| a source of felicity unknown before$5$. They could talk$1$ of 107:029,02[' ]| nothing but officers; and $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's large fortune, 107:029,03[' ]| the mention$0$ of which$6#1$ gave animation to$4$ their mother, 107:029,04[' ]| was worthless in$4$ their eyes when opposed to$4$ the regimentals 107:029,05[' ]| of an ensign. 107:029,06[' ]| After$4$ listening one morning to$4$ their effusions on$4$ this 107:029,07[' ]| subject$0$, $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet coolly observed, 107:029,08[C ]| "From all that$6#1$ I can collect by$4$ your manner of talking, 107:029,09[C ]| you must be two of the silliest girls in$4$ the country. I have 107:029,10[C ]| suspected it some time, but I am now convinced." 107:029,11[' ]| $PP#G$Catherine was disconcerted, and made no$2$ answer$0$; but 107:029,12[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia, with perfect$2$ indifference, continued to$9$ express$1$ her 107:029,13[' ]| admiration of $PP#ZB$Captain*Carter, and her hope$0$ of seeing him 107:029,14[' ]| in$4$ the course$0$ of the day, as he was going the next morning 107:029,15[' ]| to$4$ London. 107:029,16[D ]| "I am astonished, my dear$2#1$," 107:029,16[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 107:029,16[D ]| "that$3$ 107:029,17[D ]| you should be so$5#1$ ready to$9$ think your own$2$ children silly. 107:029,18[D ]| If I wished to$9$ think slightingly of any*body's children, 107:029,19[D ]| it should not be of my own$2$ however." 107:029,20[C ]| "If my children are silly I must hope$1$ to$9$ be always 107:029,21[C ]| sensible$2#1$ of it." 107:029,22[D ]| "Yes ~~ but as it happens, they are all of them very 107:029,23[D ]| clever." 107:029,24[C ]| "This is the only point$0$, I flatter myself, on$4$ which$6#1$ we 107:029,25[C ]| do not agree. I had hoped that$3$ our sentiments coincided 107:029,26[C ]| in$4$ every particular, but I must so$5#1$ far differ from you 107:029,27[C ]| as to$9$ think our two youngest daughters uncommonly 107:029,28[C ]| foolish." 107:029,29[D ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, you must not expect such girls 107:029,30[D ]| to$9$ have the sense of their father and mother. ~~ When 107:029,31[D ]| they get to$4$ our age I dare$1#2$ say they will$1$ not think about$4$ 107:029,32[D ]| officers any more than we do. I remember the time when 107:029,33[D ]| I liked a red coat myself very well$5$ ~~ and indeed so$5#2$ I do 107:029,34[D ]| still$5$ at my heart; and if a smart young colonel, with 107:029,35[D ]| five or six thousand a year, should want$1$ one of my girls, 107:029,36[D ]| I shall not say nay to$4$ him; and I thought$1$ $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster 107:029,37[D ]| looked very becoming the other night at $PP#R$Sir*William's in$4$ 107:029,38[D ]| his regimentals." 107:030,01[H ]| "Mama," 107:030,01[' ]| cried $PP#H$Lydia, 107:030,01[H ]| "my aunt says that$3$ $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster 107:030,02[H ]| and $PP#ZB$Captain*Carter do not go so$5#1$ often to$4$ $PP#ZZO$Miss*Watson's 107:030,03[H ]| as they did when they first came; she sees 107:030,04[H ]| them now very often standing in$4$ $PP#ZD$Clarke's library." 107:030,05[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was prevented replying by$4$ the entrance of 107:030,06[' ]| the footman with a note$0$ for$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet; it came from 107:030,07[' ]| Netherfield, and the servant waited for$4$ an answer$0$. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's 107:030,08[' ]| eyes sparkled with pleasure, and she was eagerly 107:030,09[' ]| calling out$5$, while$3$ her daughter read, 107:030,10[D ]| "Well$7$, $PP#E$Jane, who$6#2$ is it from? what is it about$4$? what 107:030,11[D ]| does he say? Well$7$, $PP#E$Jane make$1$ haste and tell us; make$1$ 107:030,12[D ]| haste, my love$0$." 107:030,13[E ]| "It is from $PP#J$Miss*Bingley," 107:030,13[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane, and then read 107:030,14[' ]| it aloud. 107:030,15[' ]| 107:030,16[J ]| "My dear$2#1$ Friend, 107:030,17[J ]| "If you are not so$5#1$ compassionate as to$9$ dine to-day 107:030,18[J ]| with $PP#V$Louisa and me, we shall be in$4$ danger of hating each 107:030,19[J ]| other for$4$ the rest$0#1$ of our lives$0$, for$4$ a whole$2$ day's te^te-a`-te^te 107:030,20[J ]| between two women can never end$1$ without a quarrel$0$. 107:030,21[J ]| Come as soon as you can on$4$ the receipt of this. My 107:030,22[J ]| brother and the gentlemen are to$9$ dine with the officers. 107:030,23[J ]| Yours ever, 107:030,24[J ]| "$PP#J$CAROLINE*BINGLEY." 107:030,25[J ]| 107:030,26[H ]| "With the officers!" 107:030,26[' ]| cried $PP#H$Lydia. 107:030,26[H ]| "I wonder$1$ my 107:030,27[H ]| aunt did not tell us of \that$6#2$\." 107:030,28[D ]| "Dining out$5$," 107:030,28[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 107:030,28[D ]| "that$6#2$ is very unlucky." 107:030,29[D ]| 107:030,30[E ]| "Can I have the carriage?" 107:030,30[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane. 107:030,31[D ]| "No$7$, my dear$2#1$, you had better go on$4$ horseback, because 107:030,32[D ]| it seems likely to$9$ rain$1$; and then you must stay$1$ all night." 107:030,33[A ]| "That$6#2$ would be a good scheme$0$," 107:030,33[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 107:030,33[A ]| "if you 107:030,34[A ]| were sure that$3$ they would not offer$1$ to$9$ send her home." 107:030,35[D ]| "Oh! but the gentlemen will$1$ have $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's chaise 107:030,36[D ]| to$9$ go to$4$ Meryton; and the $PP#W1$Hursts have no$2$ horses to$4$ 107:030,37[D ]| theirs." 107:030,38[E ]| "I had much rather go in$4$ the coach." 107:030,39[D ]| "But, my dear$2#1$, your father cannot spare$1$ the horses, 107:031,01[D ]| I am sure. They are wanted in$4$ the farm, $PP#C$Mr%*Bennett, 107:031,02[D ]| are not they?" 107:031,03[C ]| "They are wanted in$4$ the farm much oftener than I can 107:031,04[C ]| get them." 107:031,05[A ]| "But if you have got them to*day," 107:031,05[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 107:031,06[A ]| "my mother's purpose will$1$ be answered." 107:031,07[' ]| She did at last$0$ extort from her father an acknowledgment 107:031,08[' ]| that$3$ the horses were engaged. $PP#E$Jane was therefore 107:031,09[' ]| obliged to$9$ go on$4$ horseback, and her mother attended her 107:031,10[' ]| to$4$ the door with many cheerful prognostics of a bad day. 107:031,11[' ]| Her hopes$0$ were answered; $PP#E$Jane had not been gone long 107:031,12[' ]| before$3$ it rained hard. Her sisters were uneasy for$4$ her, but 107:031,13[' ]| her mother was delighted. The rain$0$ continued the whole$2$ 107:031,14[' ]| evening without intermission; $PP#E$Jane certainly could not 107:031,15[' ]| come back$5$. 107:031,16[D ]| "This was a lucky idea of mine$6$, indeed!" 107:031,16[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 107:031,17[' ]| more than once, as if the credit$0$ of making it rain$1$ 107:031,18[' ]| were all her own$2$. Till the next morning, however, she 107:031,19[' ]| was not aware of all the felicity of her contrivance. Breakfast$0$ 107:031,20[' ]| was scarcely over when a servant from Netherfield 107:031,21[' ]| brought the following note$0$ for$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth: 107:031,22[E ]| "My dearest $PP#A$Lizzy, 107:031,23[E ]| "I find myself very unwell this morning, which$6#1$, 107:031,24[E ]| I suppose, is to$9$ be imputed to$4$ my getting wet$2$ through$5$ 107:031,25[E ]| yesterday. My kind$2$ friends will$1$ not hear of my returning 107:031,26[E ]| home till I am better. They insist also on$4$ my seeing 107:031,27[E ]| $PP#ZV$Mr%*Jones ~~ therefore do not be alarmed if you should 107:031,28[E ]| hear of his having been to$4$ me ~~ and excepting a sore-throat 107:031,29[E ]| and head-ache there is not much the matter with 107:031,30[E ]| me. 107:031,31[E ]| "Yours, &c%" 107:031,32[C ]| "Well$7$, my dear$2#1$," 107:031,32[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, when $PP#A$Elizabeth had 107:031,33[' ]| read the note$0$ aloud, 107:031,33[C ]| "if your daughter should have a 107:031,34[C ]| dangerous fit$0$ of illness, if she should die$1$, it would be 107:031,35[C ]| a comfort$0$ to$9$ know that$3$ it was all in$4$ pursuit of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, 107:031,36[C ]| and under your orders$0#1$." 107:031,37[D ]| "Oh! I am not at all afraid of her dying. People 107:031,38[D ]| do not die$1$ of little trifling colds. She will$1$ be taken good 107:032,01[D ]| care$0$ of. As long as she stays there, it is all very well$5$. 107:032,02[D ]| I would go and see her, if I could have the carriage." 107:032,03[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, feeling really anxious, was determined to$9$ go 107:032,04[' ]| to$4$ her, though the carriage was not to$9$ be had; and as 107:032,05[' ]| she was no$2$ horse-woman, walking was her only alternative. 107:032,06[' ]| She declared her resolution. 107:032,07[D ]| "How can you be so$5#1$ silly," 107:032,07[' ]| cried her mother, 107:032,07[D ]| "as to$9$ 107:032,08[D ]| think of such a thing, in$4$ all this dirt! You will$1$ not be 107:032,09[D ]| fit$2$ to$9$ be seen when you get there." 107:032,10[A ]| "I shall be very fit$2$ to$9$ see $PP#E$Jane ~~ which$6#1$ is all I want$1$." 107:032,11[C ]| "Is this a hint$0$ to$4$ me, $PP#A$Lizzy," 107:032,11[' ]| said her father, 107:032,11[C ]| "to$9$ send 107:032,12[C ]| for$4$ the horses?" 107:032,13[A ]| "No$7$, indeed. I do not wish$1$ to$9$ avoid the walk$0$. The 107:032,14[A ]| distance$0$ is nothing, when one has a motive; only three 107:032,15[A ]| miles. I shall be back$5$ by$4$ dinner." 107:032,16[F ]| "I admire the activity of your benevolence," 107:032,16[' ]| observed 107:032,17[' ]| $PP#F$Mary, 107:032,17[F ]| "but every impulse of feeling should be guided by$4$ 107:032,18[F ]| reason$0$; and, in$4$ my opinion, exertion should always be 107:032,19[F ]| in$4$ proportion to$4$ what is required." 107:032,20[Y ]| "We will$1$ go as far as Meryton with you," 107:032,20[' ]| said $PP#G$Catherine 107:032,21[' ]| and $PP#H$Lydia. ~~ $PP#A$Elizabeth accepted their company, and the 107:032,22[' ]| three young ladies set$1$ off together. 107:032,23[H ]| "If we make$1$ haste," 107:032,23[' ]| said $PP#H$Lydia, as they walked along$5$, 107:032,24[H ]| "perhaps we may$1$ see something of $PP#ZB$Captain*Carter before$3$ 107:032,25[H ]| he goes." 107:032,26[' ]| In$4$ Meryton they parted; the two youngest repaired 107:032,27[' ]| to$4$ the lodgings of one of the officers' wives, and $PP#A$Elizabeth 107:032,28[' ]| continued her walk$0$ alone, crossing field after$4$ field at a 107:032,29[' ]| quick$2$ pace$0$, jumping over stiles and springing over puddles 107:032,30[' ]| with impatient activity, and finding herself at last$0$ within 107:032,31[' ]| view$0$ of the house, with weary ancles, dirty stockings, and 107:032,32[' ]| a face$0$ glowing with the warmth of exercise$0$. 107:032,33[' ]| She was shewn into the breakfast-parlour, where all 107:032,34[' ]| but $PP#E$Jane were assembled, and where her appearance 107:032,35[' ]| created a great deal$0$ of surprise$0$. ~~ That$3$ she should have 107:032,36[' ]| walked three miles so$5#1$ early in$4$ the day, in$4$ such dirty 107:032,37[' ]| weather, and by$4$ herself, was almost incredible to$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst 107:032,38[' ]| and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley; and $PP#A$Elizabeth was convinced 107:033,01[' ]| that$3$ they held her in$4$ contempt for$4$ it. She was received, 107:033,02[' ]| however, very politely by$4$ them; and in$4$ their brother's 107:033,03[' ]| manners there was something better than politeness; 107:033,04[' ]| there was good*humour and kindness. ~~ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy said 107:033,05[' ]| very little, and $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst nothing at all. The former 107:033,06[' ]| was divided between admiration of the brilliancy which$6#1$ 107:033,07[' ]| exercise$0$ had given to$4$ her complexion, and doubt$0$ as to$4$ 107:033,08[' ]| the occasion's justifying her coming so$5#1$ far alone. The 107:033,09[' ]| latter was thinking only of his breakfast$0$. 107:033,10[' ]| Her enquiries after$4$ her sister were not very favourably 107:033,11[' ]| answered. 107:033,11@x | $PP#E$Miss*Bennet had slept ill, and though up$5$, 107:033,12@x | was very feverish and not well$5$ enough to$9$ leave$1$ her room. 107:033,13[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was glad to$9$ be taken to$4$ her immediately; and 107:033,14[' ]| $PP#E$Jane, who$6#1$ had only been withheld by$4$ the fear$0$ of giving 107:033,15[' ]| alarm$0$ or inconvenience, from expressing in$4$ her note$0$ how 107:033,16[' ]| much she longed for$4$ such a visit$0$, was delighted at her 107:033,17[' ]| entrance. She was not equal$2$, however, to$4$ much conversation, 107:033,18[' ]| and when $PP#J$Miss*Bingley left them together, 107:033,19[' ]| could attempt$1$ little beside$4$ expressions of gratitude for$4$ 107:033,20[' ]| the extraordinary kindness she was treated with. $PP#A$Elizabeth 107:033,21[' ]| silently attended her. 107:033,22[' ]| When breakfast$0$ was over, they were joined by$4$ the 107:033,23[' ]| sisters; and $PP#A$Elizabeth began to$9$ like$1$ them herself, when 107:033,24[' ]| she saw how much affection and solicitude they shewed 107:033,25[' ]| for$4$ $PP#E$Jane. The apothecary came, and having examined 107:033,26[' ]| his patient, said, as might be supposed, that$3$ she had 107:033,27[' ]| caught a violent cold$0$, and that$3$ they must endeavour$1$ to$9$ 107:033,28[' ]| get the better of it; advised her to$9$ return$1$ to$4$ bed, and 107:033,29[' ]| promised her some draughts. The advice was followed 107:033,30[' ]| readily, for$3$ the feverish symptoms increased, and her 107:033,31[' ]| head$0$ ached acutely. $PP#A$Elizabeth did not quit her room 107:033,32[' ]| for$4$ a moment, nor were the other ladies often absent; 107:033,33[' ]| the gentlemen being$1$ out$5$, they had in$4$ fact nothing to$9$ do 107:033,34[' ]| elsewhere. 107:033,35[' ]| When the clock struck three, $PP#A$Elizabeth felt that$3$ she 107:033,36[' ]| must go; and very unwillingly said so$5#2$. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley 107:033,37[' ]| offered her the carriage, and she only wanted a little 107:033,38[' ]| pressing to$9$ accept it, when $PP#E$Jane testified such concern$0$ 107:034,01[' ]| in$4$ parting with her, that$3$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was obliged to$9$ 107:034,02[' ]| convert the offer$0$ of the chaise into an invitation to$9$ remain 107:034,03[' ]| at Netherfield for$4$ the present$0#1$. $PP#A$Elizabeth most thankfully 107:034,04[' ]| consented, and a servant was dispatched to$4$ Longbourn 107:034,05[' ]| to$9$ acquaint the family with her stay$0$, and bring back$5$ 107:034,06[' ]| a supply$0$ of clothes. 108:035,01[' ]| At five o'clock the two ladies retired to$9$ dress$1$, and 108:035,02[' ]| at half past$4$ six $PP#A$Elizabeth was summoned to$4$ dinner. To$4$ 108:035,03[' ]| the civil enquiries which$6#1$ then poured in$5$, and amongst 108:035,04[' ]| which$6#1$ she had the pleasure of distinguishing the much 108:035,05[' ]| superior solicitude of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's, she could not make$1$ 108:035,06[' ]| a very favourable answer$0$. 108:035,06@a | $PP#E$Jane was by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ better. 108:035,07[' ]| The sisters, on$4$ hearing this, repeated three or four times 108:035,08@y | how much they were grieved, how shocking it was to$9$ have 108:035,09@y | a bad cold$0$, and how excessively they disliked being$1$ ill 108:035,10@y | themselves; 108:035,10[' ]| and then thought$1$ no$2$ more of the matter: 108:035,11[' ]| and their indifference towards $PP#E$Jane when not immediately 108:035,12[' ]| before$4$ them, restored $PP#A$Elizabeth to$4$ the enjoyment of all 108:035,13[' ]| her original dislike$0$. 108:035,14[' ]| Their brother, indeed, was the only one of the party 108:035,15[' ]| whom$6#1$ she could regard$1$ with any complacency. His 108:035,16[' ]| anxiety for$4$ $PP#E$Jane was evident, and his attentions to$4$ herself 108:035,17[' ]| most pleasing, and they prevented her feeling herself so$5#1$ 108:035,18[' ]| much an intruder as she believed she was considered by$4$ 108:035,19[' ]| the others. She had very little notice$0$ from any but him. 108:035,20[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was engrossed by$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, her sister 108:035,21[' ]| scarcely less so$5#2$; and as for$4$ $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst, by$4$ whom$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 108:035,22[' ]| sat, he was an indolent man, who$6#1$ lived only to$9$ eat, drink, 108:035,23[' ]| and play$1$ at cards, who$6#1$ when he found her prefer a plain 108:035,24[' ]| dish to$4$ a ragout, had nothing to$9$ say to$4$ her. 108:035,25[' ]| When dinner was over, she returned directly to$4$ $PP#E$Jane, 108:035,26[' ]| and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley began abusing her as soon as she was 108:035,27[' ]| out$5$ of the room. Her manners were pronounced to$9$ be 108:035,28@j | very bad indeed, a mixture of pride and impertinence; 108:035,29@j | she had no$2$ conversation, no$2$ stile, no$2$ taste, no$2$ beauty. 108:035,30[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst thought$1$ the same, and added, 108:035,31[V ]| "She has nothing, in$4$ short, to$9$ recommend her, but 108:035,32[V ]| being$1$ an excellent walker. I shall never forget her 108:035,33[V ]| appearance this morning. She really looked almost wild." 108:036,01[J ]| "She did indeed, $PP#V$Louisa. I could hardly keep my 108:036,02[J ]| countenance. Very nonsensical to$9$ come at all! Why 108:036,03[J ]| must \she\ be scampering about$4$ the country, because her 108:036,04[J ]| sister had a cold$0$? Her hair so$5#1$ untidy, so$5#1$ blowsy!" 108:036,05[V ]| "Yes, and her petticoat; I hope$1$ you saw her petticoat, 108:036,06[V ]| six inches deep in$4$ mud, I am absolutely certain; and the 108:036,07[V ]| gown which$6#1$ had been let down$5$ to$9$ hide it, not doing its 108:036,08[V ]| office." 108:036,09[I ]| "Your picture$0$ may$1$ be very exact$2$, $PP#V$Louisa," 108:036,09[' ]| said 108:036,10[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley; 108:036,10[I ]| "but this was all lost upon$4$ me. I thought$1$ 108:036,11[I ]| $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth*Bennet looked remarkably well$5$, when she 108:036,12[I ]| came into the room this morning. Her dirty petticoat 108:036,13[I ]| quite escaped my notice$0$." 108:036,14[J ]| "\You\ observed it, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, I am sure," 108:036,14[' ]| said $PP#J$Miss*Bingley; 108:036,15[J ]| "and I am inclined to$9$ think that$3$ you would 108:036,16[J ]| not wish$1$ to$9$ see \your\ \sister\ make$1$ such an exhibition." 108:036,17[B ]| "Certainly not." 108:036,18[J ]| "To$9$ walk$1$ three miles, or four miles, or five miles, or 108:036,19[J ]| whatever it is, above$4$ her ancles in$4$ dirt, and alone, quite 108:036,20[J ]| alone! what could she mean$1$ by$4$ it? It seems to$4$ me 108:036,21[J ]| to$9$ shew$1$ an abominable sort of conceited independence, 108:036,22[J ]| a most country*town indifference to$4$ decorum." 108:036,23[I ]| "It shews an affection for$4$ her sister that$6#1$ is very 108:036,24[I ]| pleasing," 108:036,24[' ]| said $PP#I$Bingley. 108:036,25[J ]| "I am afraid, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy," 108:036,25[' ]| observed $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, in$4$ 108:036,26[' ]| a half whisper$0$, 108:036,26[J ]| "that$3$ this adventure has rather affected 108:036,27[J ]| your admiration of her fine eyes." 108:036,28[B ]| "Not at all," 108:036,28[' ]| he replied; 108:036,28[B ]| "they were brightened by$4$ 108:036,29[B ]| the exercise$0$." ~~ 108:036,29[' ]| A short pause$0$ followed this speech, and 108:036,30[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst began again. 108:036,31[V ]| "I have an excessive regard$0$ for$4$ $PP#E$Jane*Bennet, she is 108:036,32[V ]| really a very sweet girl, and I wish$1$ with all my heart she 108:036,33[V ]| were well$5$ settled. But with such a father and mother, and 108:036,34[V ]| such low connections, I am afraid there is no$2$ chance$0$ of it." 108:036,35[J ]| "I think I have heard you say, that$3$ their uncle is an 108:036,36[J ]| attorney in$4$ Meryton." 108:036,37[V ]| "Yes; and they have another, who$6#1$ lives$1$ somewhere 108:036,38[V ]| near$4$ Cheapside." 108:037,01[J ]| "That$6#2$ is capital," 108:037,01[' ]| added her sister, and they both 108:037,02[' ]| laughed heartily. 108:037,03[I ]| "If they had uncles enough to$9$ fill \all\ Cheapside," 108:037,03[' ]| cried 108:037,04[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley, 108:037,04[I ]| "it would not make$1$ them one jot less agreeable." 108:037,05[B ]| "But it must very materially lessen their chance$0$ of 108:037,06[B ]| marrying men of any consideration in$4$ the world," 108:037,06[' ]| replied 108:037,07[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy. 108:037,08[' ]| To$4$ this speech $PP#I$Bingley made no$2$ answer$0$; but his sisters 108:037,09[' ]| gave it their hearty assent, and indulged their mirth for$4$ 108:037,10[' ]| some time at the expense of their dear$2#1$ friend's vulgar 108:037,11[' ]| relations. 108:037,12[' ]| With a renewal of tenderness, however, they repaired 108:037,13[' ]| to$4$ her room on$4$ leaving the dining-parlour, and sat with 108:037,14[' ]| her till summoned to$4$ coffee. She was still$5$ very poorly, 108:037,15[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth would not quit her at all, till late in$4$ the 108:037,16[' ]| evening, when she had the comfort$0$ of seeing her asleep, 108:037,17[' ]| and when it appeared to$4$ her rather right$2#1$ than pleasant 108:037,18[' ]| that$3$ she should go down*stairs herself. On$4$ entering the 108:037,19[' ]| drawing-room she found the whole$2$ party at loo, and was 108:037,20[' ]| immediately invited to$9$ join them; but suspecting them 108:037,21[' ]| to$9$ be playing high she declined it, and making her sister 108:037,22[' ]| the excuse$0$, said she would amuse herself for$4$ the short 108:037,23[' ]| time she could stay$1$ below with a book. $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst looked 108:037,24[' ]| at her with astonishment. 108:037,25[W ]| "Do you prefer reading to$4$ cards?" 108:037,25[' ]| said he; 108:037,25[W ]| "that$6#2$ 108:037,26[W ]| is rather singular." 108:037,27[J ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Eliza*Bennet," 108:037,27[' ]| said $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, 108:037,27[J ]| "despises cards. 108:037,28[J ]| She is a great reader and has no$2$ pleasure in$4$ any*thing else." 108:037,29[A ]| "I deserve neither such praise$0$ nor such censure$0$," 108:037,29[' ]| cried 108:037,30[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth; 108:037,30[A ]| "I am \not\ a great reader, and I have pleasure 108:037,31[A ]| in$4$ many things." 108:037,32[I ]| "In$4$ nursing your sister I am sure you have pleasure," 108:037,33[' ]| said $PP#I$Bingley; 108:037,33[I ]| "and I hope$1$ it will$1$ soon be increased by$4$ 108:037,34[I ]| seeing her quite well$5$." 108:037,35[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth thanked him from her heart, and then walked 108:037,36[' ]| towards a table where a few books were lying. He immediately 108:037,37[' ]| offered to$9$ fetch her others; all that$6#1$ his library 108:037,38[' ]| afforded. 108:038,01[I ]| "And I wish$1$ my collection were larger for$4$ your benefit 108:038,02[I ]| and my own$2$ credit$0$; but I am an idle fellow, and though 108:038,03[I ]| I have not many, I have more than I ever look$1$ into." 108:038,04[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth assured him that$3$ 108:038,04@a | she could suit$1$ herself perfectly 108:038,05@a | with those in$4$ the room. 108:038,06[J ]| "I am astonished," 108:038,06[' ]| said $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, 108:038,06[J ]| "that$3$ my father 108:038,07[J ]| should have left so$5#1$ small a collection of books. ~~ What 108:038,08[J ]| a delightful library you have at Pemberley, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy!" 108:038,09[B ]| "It ought to$9$ be good," 108:038,09[' ]| he replied, 108:038,09[B ]| "it has been the 108:038,10[B ]| work$0$ of many generations." 108:038,11[J ]| "And then you have added so$5#1$ much to$4$ it yourself, you 108:038,12[J ]| are always buying books." 108:038,13[B ]| "I cannot comprehend the neglect$0$ of a family library 108:038,14[B ]| in$4$ such days as these." 108:038,15[J ]| "Neglect$0$! I am sure you neglect$1$ nothing that$6#1$ can add 108:038,16[J ]| to$4$ the beauties of that$6#2$ noble place$0$. $PP#I$Charles, when you 108:038,17[J ]| build \your\ house, I wish$1$ it may$1$ be half as delightful as 108:038,18[J ]| Pemberley." 108:038,19[I ]| "I wish$1$ it may$1$." 108:038,20[J ]| "But I would really advise you to$9$ make$1$ your purchase$0$ in$4$ 108:038,21[J ]| that$6#2$ neighbourhood, and take Pemberley for$4$ a kind$0$ of model. 108:038,22[J ]| There is not a finer county in$4$ England than Derbyshire." 108:038,23[I ]| "With all my heart; I will$1$ buy Pemberley itself if 108:038,24[I ]| $PP#B$Darcy will$1$ sell it." 108:038,25[J ]| "I am talking of possibilities, $PP#I$Charles." 108:038,26[I ]| "Upon$4$ my word, $PP#J$Caroline, I should think it more 108:038,27[I ]| possible to$9$ get Pemberley by$4$ purchase$0$ than by$4$ imitation." 108:038,28[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was so$5#1$ much caught by$4$ what passed, as to$9$ 108:038,29[' ]| leave$1$ her very little attention for$4$ her book; and soon 108:038,30[' ]| laying it wholly aside, she drew near$4$ the card-table, and 108:038,31[' ]| stationed herself between $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and his eldest sister, 108:038,32[' ]| to$9$ observe the game. 108:038,33[J ]| "Is $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy much grown since the spring$0$?" 108:038,33[' ]| said 108:038,34[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley; 108:038,34[J ]| "will$1$ she be as tall as I am?" 108:038,35[B ]| "I think she will$1$. She is now about$4$ $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth*Bennet's 108:038,36[B ]| height, or rather taller." 108:038,37[J ]| "How I long to$9$ see her again! I never met with 108:038,38[J ]| anybody who$6#1$ delighted me so$5#1$ much. Such a countenance, 108:039,01[J ]| such manners! and so$5#1$ extremely accomplished for$4$ her 108:039,02[J ]| age! Her performance on$4$ the piano-forte is exquisite." 108:039,03[I ]| "It is amazing to$4$ me," 108:039,03[' ]| said $PP#I$Bingley, 108:039,03[I ]| "how young 108:039,04[I ]| ladies can have patience to$9$ be so$5#1$ very accomplished, as 108:039,05[I ]| they all are." 108:039,06[J ]| "All young ladies accomplished! My dear$2#1$ $PP#I$Charles, what 108:039,07[J ]| do you mean$1$?" 108:039,08[I ]| "Yes, all of them, I think. They all paint tables, 108:039,09[I ]| cover skreens and net purses. I scarcely know any*one 108:039,10[I ]| who$6#1$ cannot do all this, and I am sure I never heard 108:039,11[I ]| a young lady spoken of for$4$ the first time, without being$1$ 108:039,12[I ]| informed that$3$ she was very accomplished." 108:039,13[B ]| "Your list of the common$2$ extent of accomplishments," 108:039,14[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy, 108:039,14[B ]| "has too$5#1$ much truth. The word is applied 108:039,15[B ]| to$4$ many a woman who$6#1$ deserves it no$2$ otherwise than by$4$ 108:039,16[B ]| netting a purse, or covering a skreen. But I am very far 108:039,17[B ]| from agreeing with you in$4$ your estimation of ladies in$4$ 108:039,18[B ]| general$0$. I cannot boast$1$ of knowing more than half a dozen, 108:039,19[B ]| in$4$ the whole$2$ range$0$ of my acquaintance, that$6#1$ are really 108:039,20[B ]| accomplished." 108:039,21[J ]| "Nor I, I am sure," 108:039,21[' ]| said $PP#J$Miss*Bingley. 108:039,22[A ]| "Then," 108:039,22[' ]| observed $PP#A$Elizabeth, 108:039,22[A ]| "you must comprehend 108:039,23[A ]| a great deal$0$ in$4$ your idea of an accomplished woman." 108:039,24[B ]| "Yes; I do comprehend a great deal$0$ in$4$ it." 108:039,25[J ]| "Oh! certainly," 108:039,25[' ]| cried his faithful assistant, 108:039,25[J ]| "no*one 108:039,26[J ]| can be really esteemed accomplished, who$6#1$ does not greatly 108:039,27[J ]| surpass what is usually met with. A woman must have 108:039,28[J ]| a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, 108:039,29[J ]| and the modern languages, to$9$ deserve the word; and besides 108:039,30[J ]| all this, she must possess a certain something in$4$ her 108:039,31[J ]| air and manner of walking, the tone of her voice, her address$0$ 108:039,32[J ]| and expressions, or the word will$1$ be but half deserved." 108:039,33[B ]| "All this she must possess," 108:039,33[' ]| added $PP#B$Darcy, 108:039,33[B ]| "and to$4$ 108:039,34[B ]| all this she must yet add something more substantial, in$4$ 108:039,35[B ]| the improvement of her mind$0$ by$4$ extensive reading." 108:039,36[A ]| "I am no$2$ longer surprised at your knowing \only\ six 108:039,37[A ]| accomplished women. I rather wonder$1$ now at your 108:039,38[A ]| knowing \any\." 108:040,01[B ]| "Are you so$5#1$ severe upon$4$ your own$2$ sex, as to$9$ doubt$1$ the 108:040,02[B ]| possibility of all this?" 108:040,03[A ]| "\I\ never saw such a woman. \I\ never saw such capacity, 108:040,04[A ]| and taste, and application, and elegance, as you describe, 108:040,05[A ]| united." 108:040,06[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley both cried out$5$ against the 108:040,07[' ]| injustice of her implied doubt$0$, and were both protesting that$3$ 108:040,08[' ]| they knew many women who$6#1$ answered this description, 108:040,09[' ]| when $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst called them to$4$ order, with bitter complaints 108:040,10[' ]| of their inattention to$4$ what was going forward$5$. As all 108:040,11[' ]| conversation was thereby at an end$0$, $PP#A$Elizabeth soon afterwards 108:040,12[' ]| left the room. 108:040,13[J ]| "$PP#A$Eliza*Bennet," 108:040,13[' ]| said $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, when the door was 108:040,14[' ]| closed on$4$ her, 108:040,14[J ]| "is one of those young ladies who$6#1$ seek to$9$ 108:040,15[J ]| recommend themselves to$4$ the other sex, by$4$ undervaluing 108:040,16[J ]| their own$2$; and with many men, I dare$1#2$ say, it succeeds. 108:040,17[J ]| But, in$4$ my opinion, it is a paltry device, a very mean$2$ art." 108:040,18[B ]| "Undoubtedly," 108:040,18[' ]| replied $PP#B$Darcy, to$4$ whom$6#1$ this remark$0$ 108:040,19[' ]| was chiefly addressed, 108:040,19[B ]| "there is meanness in$4$ \all\ the arts 108:040,20[B ]| which$6#1$ ladies sometimes condescend to$9$ employ for$4$ captivation. 108:040,21[B ]| Whatever bears affinity to$4$ cunning is despicable." 108:040,22[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was not so$5#1$ entirely satisfied with this reply$0$ 108:040,23[' ]| as to$9$ continue the subject$0$. 108:040,24[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth joined them again only to$9$ say that$3$ 108:040,24@a | her sister 108:040,25@a | was worse, and that$3$ she could not leave$1$ her. 108:040,25[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley 108:040,26[' ]| urged $PP#ZV$Mr%*Jones's being$1$ sent for$5$ immediately; while$3$ his 108:040,27[' ]| sisters, convinced that$3$ no$2$ country advice could be of any 108:040,28[' ]| service, recommended an express$0$ to$4$ town for$4$ one of the 108:040,29[' ]| most eminent physicians. This, she would not hear of; 108:040,30[' ]| but she was not so$5#1$ unwilling to$9$ comply with their brother's 108:040,31[' ]| proposal; and it was settled that$3$ $PP#ZV$Mr%*Jones should be 108:040,32[' ]| sent for$5$ early in$4$ the morning, if $PP#E$Miss*Bennet were not 108:040,33[' ]| decidedly better. $PP#I$Bingley was quite uncomfortable; his 108:040,34[' ]| sisters declared that$3$ they were miserable. They solaced 108:040,35[' ]| their wretchedness, however, by$4$ duets after$4$ supper, while$3$ 108:040,36[' ]| he could find no$2$ better relief to$4$ his feelings than by$4$ giving 108:040,37[' ]| his housekeeper directions that$3$ every possible attention 108:040,38[' ]| might be paid to$4$ the sick lady and her sister. 109:041,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth passed the chief of the night in$4$ her sister's 109:041,02[' ]| room, and in$4$ the morning had the pleasure of being$1$ able 109:041,03[' ]| to$9$ send a tolerable answer$0$ to$4$ the enquiries which$6#1$ she very 109:041,04[' ]| early received from $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley by$4$ a housemaid, and some 109:041,05[' ]| time afterwards from the two elegant ladies who$6#1$ waited 109:041,06[' ]| on$4$ his sisters. In$4$ spite$8$ of his amendment, however, she 109:041,07[' ]| requested to$9$ have a note$0$ sent to$4$ Longbourn, desiring her 109:041,08[' ]| mother to$9$ visit$1$ $PP#E$Jane, and form$1$ her own$2$ judgment of her 109:041,09[' ]| situation. The note$0$ was immediately dispatched, and its 109:041,10[' ]| contents as quickly complied with. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, accompanied 109:041,11[' ]| by$4$ her two youngest girls, reached Netherfield soon 109:041,12[' ]| after$4$ the family breakfast$0$. 109:041,13[' ]| Had she found $PP#E$Jane in$4$ any apparent danger, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 109:041,14[' ]| would have been very miserable; but being$1$ 109:041,15[' ]| satisfied on$4$ seeing her that$3$ her illness was not alarming, 109:041,16[' ]| she had no$2$ wish$0$ of her recovering immediately, as her 109:041,17[' ]| restoration to$4$ health would probably remove$1$ her from 109:041,18[' ]| Netherfield. She would not listen therefore to$4$ her 109:041,19[' ]| daughter's proposal of being$1$ carried home; neither did 109:041,20[' ]| the apothecary, who$6#1$ arrived about$4$ the same time, think 109:041,21[' ]| it at all advisable. After$4$ sitting a little while$0$ with $PP#E$Jane, 109:041,22[' ]| on$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's appearance and invitation, the mother 109:041,23[' ]| and three daughters all attended her into the breakfast*parlour. 109:041,24[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley met them with 109:041,24@i | hopes$0$ that$3$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 109:041,25@i | had not found $PP#E$Miss*Bennet worse than she expected. 109:041,26[D ]| "Indeed I have, Sir," 109:041,26[' ]| was her answer$0$. 109:041,26[D ]| "She is a great 109:041,27[D ]| deal$0$ too$5#1$ ill to$9$ be moved. $PP#ZV$Mr%*Jones says we must not 109:041,28[D ]| think of moving her. We must trespass a little longer 109:041,29[D ]| on$4$ your kindness." 109:041,30[I ]| "Removed!" 109:041,30[' ]| cried $PP#I$Bingley. 109:041,30[I ]| "It must not be 109:041,31[I ]| thought$1$ of. My sister, I am sure, will$1$ not hear of her 109:041,32[I ]| removal." 109:041,33[J ]| "You may$1$ depend upon$4$ it, Madam," 109:041,33[' ]| said $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, 109:042,01[' ]| with cold$2$ civility, 109:042,01[J ]| "that$3$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet shall receive every 109:042,02[J ]| possible attention while$3$ she remains$1$ with us." 109:042,03[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was profuse in$4$ her acknowledgments. 109:042,04[D ]| "I am sure," 109:042,04[' ]| she added, 109:042,04[D ]| "if it was not for$4$ such good 109:042,05[D ]| friends I do not know what would become of her, for$3$ she 109:042,06[D ]| is very ill indeed, and suffers a vast deal$0$, though with the 109:042,07[D ]| greatest patience in$4$ the world, which$6#1$ is always the way with 109:042,08[D ]| her, for$3$ she has, without exception, the sweetest temper I 109:042,09[D ]| ever met with. I often tell my other girls they are nothing 109:042,10[D ]| to$4$ \her\. You have a sweet room here, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, and a 109:042,11[D ]| charming prospect over that$6#2$ gravel walk$0$. I do not know 109:042,12[D ]| a place$0$ in$4$ the country that$6#1$ is equal$2$ to$4$ Netherfield. You 109:042,13[D ]| will$1$ not think of quitting it in$4$ a hurry$0$ I hope$1$, though 109:042,14[D ]| you have but a short lease." 109:042,15[I ]| "Whatever I do is done in$4$ a hurry$0$," 109:042,15[' ]| replied he; 109:042,15[I ]| "and 109:042,16[I ]| therefore if I should resolve$1$ to$9$ quit Netherfield, I should 109:042,17[I ]| probably be off in$4$ five minutes. At present$0#1$, however, 109:042,18[I ]| I consider myself as quite fixed here." 109:042,19[A ]| "That$6#2$ is exactly what I should have supposed of you," 109:042,20[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth. 109:042,21[I ]| "You begin to$9$ comprehend me, do you?" 109:042,21[' ]| cried he, 109:042,22[' ]| turning towards her. 109:042,23[A ]| "Oh! yes ~~ I understand you perfectly." 109:042,24[I ]| "I wish$1$ I might take this for$4$ a compliment$0$; but to$9$ 109:042,25[I ]| be so$5#1$ easily seen through$5$ I am afraid is pitiful." 109:042,26[A ]| "That$6#2$ is as it happens. It does not necessarily follow 109:042,27[A ]| that$3$ a deep, intricate character is more or less estimable 109:042,28[A ]| than such a one as yours." 109:042,29[D ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy," 109:042,29[' ]| cried her mother, 109:042,29[D ]| "remember where you are, 109:042,30[D ]| and do not run$1$ on$5$ in$4$ the wild manner that$6#1$ you are suffered 109:042,31[D ]| to$9$ do at home." 109:042,32[I ]| "I did not know before$5$," 109:042,32[' ]| continued $PP#I$Bingley immediately, 109:042,33[I ]| "that$3$ you were a studier of character. It must be 109:042,34[I ]| an amusing study$0$." 109:042,35[A ]| "Yes; but intricate characters are the \most\ amusing. 109:042,36[A ]| They have at least that$6#2$ advantage." 109:042,37[B ]| "The country," 109:042,37[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy, 109:042,37[B ]| "can in$4$ general$0$ supply$1$ but 109:042,38[B ]| few subjects for$4$ such a study$0$. In$4$ a country neighbourhood 109:043,01[B ]| you move$1$ in$4$ a very confined and unvarying 109:043,02[B ]| society." 109:043,03[A ]| "But people themselves alter so$5#1$ much, that$3$ there is 109:043,04[A ]| something new to$9$ be observed in$4$ them for*ever." 109:043,05[D ]| "Yes, indeed," 109:043,05[' ]| cried $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, offended by$4$ his 109:043,06[' ]| manner of mentioning a country neighbourhood. 109:043,06[D ]| "I 109:043,07[D ]| assure you there is quite as much of \that$6#2$\ going on$5$ in$4$ the 109:043,08[D ]| country as in$4$ town." 109:043,09[' ]| Every*body was surprised; and $PP#B$Darcy, after$4$ looking 109:043,10[' ]| at her for$4$ a moment, turned silently away. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 109:043,11[' ]| who$6#1$ fancied she had gained a complete$2$ victory over him, 109:043,12[' ]| continued her triumph$0$. 109:043,13[D ]| "I cannot see that$3$ London has any great advantage 109:043,14[D ]| over the country for$4$ my part$0$, except the shops and public$2$ 109:043,15[D ]| places$0$. The country is a vast deal$0$ pleasanter, is not it, 109:043,16[D ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley?" 109:043,17[I ]| "When I am in$4$ the country," 109:043,17[' ]| he replied, 109:043,17[I ]| "I never 109:043,18[I ]| wish$1$ to$9$ leave$1$ it; and when I am in$4$ town it is pretty$5$ much 109:043,19[I ]| the same. They have each their advantages, and I can 109:043,20[I ]| be equally happy in$4$ either." 109:043,21[D ]| "Aye ~~ that$6#2$ is because you have the right$2#1$ disposition. 109:043,22[D ]| But that$6#2$ gentleman," 109:043,22[' ]| looking at $PP#B$Darcy, 109:043,22[D ]| "seemed to$9$ think 109:043,23[D ]| the country was nothing at all." 109:043,24[A ]| "Indeed, Mama, you are mistaken," 109:043,24[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 109:043,25[' ]| blushing for$4$ her mother. 109:043,25[A ]| "You quite mistook $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. 109:043,26[A ]| He only meant that$3$ there were not such a variety of people 109:043,27[A ]| to$9$ be met with in$4$ the country as in$4$ town, which$6#1$ you must 109:043,28[A ]| acknowledge to$9$ be true." 109:043,29[D ]| "Certainly, my dear$2#1$, nobody said there were; but as 109:043,30[D ]| to$4$ not meeting with many people in$4$ this neighbourhood, 109:043,31[D ]| I believe there are few neighbourhoods larger. I know 109:043,32[D ]| we dine with four*and*twenty families." 109:043,33[' ]| Nothing but concern$0$ for$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth could enable $PP#I$Bingley 109:043,34[' ]| to$9$ keep his countenance. His sister was less delicate, and 109:043,35[' ]| directed her eye towards $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy with a very expressive 109:043,36[' ]| smile$0$. $PP#A$Elizabeth, for$4$ the sake of saying something that$6#1$ 109:043,37[' ]| might turn$1$ her mother's thoughts, now asked her if $PP#Q$Charlotte*Lucas 109:043,38[' ]| had been at Longbourn since \her\ coming away. 109:044,01[D ]| "Yes, she called yesterday with her father. What an 109:044,02[D ]| agreeable man $PP#R$Sir*William is, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley ~~ is not he? 109:044,03[D ]| so$5#1$ much the man of fashion$0$! so$5#1$ genteel and so$5#1$ easy! ~~ 109:044,04[D ]| He has always something to$9$ say to$4$ every*body. ~~ \That$6#2$\ is 109:044,05[D ]| my idea of good*breeding; and those persons who$6#1$ fancy$1$ 109:044,06[D ]| themselves very important and never open$1$ their mouths, 109:044,07[D ]| quite mistake$1$ the matter." 109:044,08[A ]| "Did $PP#Q$Charlotte dine with you?" 109:044,09[D ]| "No$7$, she would go home. I fancy$1$ she was wanted 109:044,10[D ]| about$4$ the mince pies. For$4$ my part$0$, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, \I\ always 109:044,11[D ]| keep servants that$6#1$ can do their own$2$ work$0$; \my\ daughters 109:044,12[D ]| are brought up$5$ differently. But every*body is to$9$ judge$1$ 109:044,13[D ]| for$4$ themselves, and the $PP#R1$Lucases are very good sort of 109:044,14[D ]| girls, I assure you. It is a pity$0$ they are not handsome! 109:044,15[D ]| Not that$3$ \I\ think $PP#Q$Charlotte so$5#1$ \very\ plain ~~ but then she is 109:044,16[D ]| our particular friend." 109:044,17[I ]| "She seems a very pleasant young woman," 109:044,17[' ]| said 109:044,18[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley. 109:044,19[D ]| "Oh! dear$7$, yes; ~~ but you must own$1$ she is very plain. 109:044,20[D ]| $PP#V$Lady*Lucas herself has often said so$5#2$, and envied me 109:044,21[D ]| $PP#E$Jane's beauty. I do not like$1$ to$9$ boast$1$ of my own$2$ child, 109:044,22[D ]| but to$9$ be sure, $PP#E$Jane ~~ one does not often see any*body 109:044,23[D ]| better looking. It is what every*body says. I do not 109:044,24[D ]| trust$1$ my own$2$ partiality. When she was only fifteen, 109:044,25[D ]| there was a gentleman at my brother $PP#N$Gardiner's in$4$ town, 109:044,26[D ]| so$5#1$ much in$4$ love$0$ with her, that$3$ my sister-in-law was sure 109:044,27[D ]| he would make$1$ her an offer$0$ before$3$ we came away. But 109:044,28[D ]| however he did not. Perhaps he thought$1$ her too$5#1$ young. 109:044,29[D ]| However, he wrote some verses on$4$ her, and very pretty$2$ 109:044,30[D ]| they were." 109:044,31[A ]| "And so$5#2$ ended his affection," 109:044,31[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth impatiently. 109:044,32[A ]| "There has been many a one, I fancy$1$, overcome 109:044,33[A ]| in$4$ the same way. I wonder$1$ who$6#1$ first discovered 109:044,34[A ]| the efficacy of poetry in$4$ driving away love$0$!" 109:044,35[B ]| "I have been used to$9$ consider poetry as the \food\ of 109:044,36[B ]| love$0$," 109:044,36[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy. 109:044,37[A ]| "Of a fine, stout, healthy love$0$ it may$1$. Every*thing 109:044,38[A ]| nourishes what is strong already. But if it be only a 109:045,01[A ]| slight$2$, thin sort of inclination, I am convinced that$3$ one 109:045,02[A ]| good sonnet will$1$ starve it entirely away." 109:045,03[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy only smiled; and the general$2$ pause$0$ which$6#1$ ensued 109:045,04[' ]| made $PP#A$Elizabeth tremble$1$ lest her mother should be exposing 109:045,05[' ]| herself again. She longed to$9$ speak, but could think of 109:045,06[' ]| nothing to$9$ say; and after$4$ a short silence$0$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 109:045,07[' ]| began repeating her thanks to$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley for$4$ his kindness 109:045,08[' ]| to$4$ $PP#E$Jane, with an apology for$4$ troubling him also with 109:045,09[' ]| $PP#A$Lizzy. $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley was unaffectedly civil in$4$ his answer$0$, 109:045,10[' ]| and forced his younger sister to$9$ be civil also, and say what 109:045,11[' ]| the occasion$0$ required. She performed her part$0$ indeed 109:045,12[' ]| without much graciousness, but $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was satisfied, 109:045,13[' ]| and soon afterwards ordered her carriage. Upon$4$ this 109:045,14[' ]| signal, the youngest of her daughters put herself forward$5$. 109:045,15[' ]| The two girls had been whispering to$4$ each other during 109:045,16[' ]| the whole$2$ visit$0$, and the result$0$ of it was, that$3$ the youngest 109:045,17[' ]| should tax$1$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley with having promised on$4$ his first 109:045,18[' ]| coming into the country to$9$ give a ball$0#2$ at Netherfield. 109:045,19[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia was a stout, well-grown girl of fifteen, with a fine 109:045,20[' ]| complexion and good-humoured countenance; a favourite$0$ 109:045,21[' ]| with her mother, whose$6#1$ affection had brought her into 109:045,22[' ]| public$0$ at an early age. She had high animal spirits, and 109:045,23[' ]| a sort of natural$2$ self-consequence, which$6#1$ the attentions 109:045,24[' ]| of the officers, to$4$ whom$6#1$ her uncle's good dinners and 109:045,25[' ]| her own$2$ easy manners recommended her, had increased 109:045,26[' ]| into assurance. She was very equal$2$ therefore to$9$ address$1$ 109:045,27[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley on$4$ the subject$0$ of the ball$0#2$, and abruptly 109:045,28[' ]| reminded him of his promise$0$; adding, that$3$ 109:045,28@h | it would be 109:045,29@h | the most shameful thing in$4$ the world if he did not keep it. 109:045,30[' ]| His answer$0$ to$4$ this sudden$2$ attack$0$ was delightful to$4$ their 109:045,31[' ]| mother's ear. 109:045,32[I ]| "I am perfectly ready, I assure you, to$9$ keep my engagement; 109:045,33[I ]| and when your sister is recovered, you shall if you 109:045,34[I ]| please name$1$ the very day of the ball$0#2$. But you would not 109:045,35[I ]| wish$1$ to$9$ be dancing while$3$ she is ill." 109:045,36[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia declared herself satisfied. 109:045,36[H ]| "Oh! yes ~~ it would 109:045,37[H ]| be much better to$9$ wait till $PP#E$Jane was well$5$, and by$4$ that$6#2$ time 109:046,01[H ]| most likely $PP#ZB$Captain*Carter would be at Meryton again. 109:046,02[H ]| And when you have given \your\ ball$0#2$," 109:046,02[' ]| she added, 109:046,02[H ]| "I shall 109:046,03[H ]| insist on$4$ their giving one also. I shall tell $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster 109:046,04[H ]| it will$1$ be quite a shame$0$ if he does not." 109:046,05[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet and her daughters then departed, and 109:046,06[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth returned instantly to$4$ $PP#E$Jane, leaving her own$2$ 109:046,07[' ]| and her relations' behaviour to$4$ the remarks of the two 109:046,08[' ]| ladies and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy; the latter of whom$6#1$, however, 109:046,09[' ]| could not be prevailed on$5$ to$9$ join in$4$ their censure$0$ of \her\, 109:046,10[' ]| in$4$ spite$8$ of all $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's witticisms on$4$ \fine\ \eyes\. 110:047,01[' ]| The day passed much as the day before$5$ had done. 110:047,02[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley had spent some hours of the 110:047,03[' ]| morning with the invalid, who$6#1$ continued, though slowly, 110:047,04[' ]| to$9$ mend; and in$4$ the evening $PP#A$Elizabeth joined their party 110:047,05[' ]| in$4$ the drawing-room. The loo*table, however, did not 110:047,06[' ]| appear. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy was writing, and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, seated 110:047,07[' ]| near$4$ him, was watching the progress of his letter, and 110:047,08[' ]| repeatedly calling off his attention by$4$ messages to$4$ his 110:047,09[' ]| sister. $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst and $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley were at piquet, and 110:047,10[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst was observing their game. 110:047,11[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth took up$5$ some needlework, and was sufficiently 110:047,12[' ]| amused in$4$ attending to$4$ what passed between $PP#B$Darcy and 110:047,13[' ]| his companion. The perpetual commendations of the 110:047,14[' ]| lady either on$4$ his hand-writing, or on$4$ the evenness of 110:047,15[' ]| his lines, or on$4$ the length of his letter, with the perfect$2$ 110:047,16[' ]| unconcern with which$6#1$ her praises were received, formed 110:047,17[' ]| a curious dialogue, and was exactly in$4$ unison with her 110:047,18[' ]| opinion of each. 110:047,19[J ]| "How delighted $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy will$1$ be to$9$ receive such 110:047,20[J ]| a letter!" 110:047,21[' ]| He made no$2$ answer$0$. 110:047,22[J ]| "You write uncommonly fast." 110:047,23[B ]| "You are mistaken. I write rather slowly." 110:047,24[J ]| "How many letters you must have occasion$0$ to$9$ write 110:047,25[J ]| in$4$ the course$0$ of the year! Letters of business too$5#2$! How 110:047,26[J ]| odious I should think them!" 110:047,27[B ]| "It is fortunate, then, that$3$ they fall$1$ to$4$ my lot instead 110:047,28[B ]| of to$4$ yours." 110:047,29[J ]| "Pray tell your sister that$3$ I long to$9$ see her." 110:047,30[B ]| "I have already told her so$5#2$ once, by$4$ your desire$0$." 110:047,31[J ]| "I am afraid you do not like$1$ your pen. Let me mend 110:047,32[J ]| it for$4$ you. I mend pens remarkably well$5$." 110:047,33[B ]| "Thank you ~~ but I always mend my own$2$." 110:048,01[J ]| "How can you contrive to$9$ write so$5#1$ even$2$?" 110:048,02[' ]| He was silent. 110:048,03[J ]| "Tell your sister I am delighted to$9$ hear of her improvement 110:048,04[J ]| on$4$ the harp, and pray let her know that$3$ I am quite 110:048,05[J ]| in$4$ raptures with her beautiful little design$0$ for$4$ a table, 110:048,06[J ]| and I think it infinitely superior to$4$ $PP#ZP$Miss*Grantley's." 110:048,07[B ]| "Will$1$ you give me leave$0$ to$9$ defer your raptures till 110:048,08[B ]| I write again? ~~ At present$0#1$ I have not room to$9$ do them 110:048,09[B ]| justice." 110:048,10[J ]| "Oh! it is of no$2$ consequence. I shall see her in$4$ January. 110:048,11[J ]| But do you always write such charming long letters to$4$ 110:048,12[J ]| her, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy?" 110:048,13[B ]| "They are generally long; but whether always charming, 110:048,14[B ]| it is not for$4$ me to$9$ determine." 110:048,15[J ]| "It is a rule with me, that$3$ a person who$6#1$ can write 110:048,16[J ]| a long letter, with ease$0$, cannot write ill." 110:048,17[I ]| "That$6#2$ will$1$ not do for$4$ a compliment$0$ to$4$ $PP#B$Darcy, $PP#J$Caroline," 110:048,18[' ]| cried her brother ~~ 110:048,18[I ]| "because he does \not\ write with ease$0$. 110:048,19[I ]| He studies too$5#1$ much for$4$ words of four syllables. ~~ Do not 110:048,20[I ]| you, $PP#B$Darcy?" 110:048,21[B ]| "My stile of writing is very different from yours." 110:048,22[J ]| "Oh!" 110:048,22[' ]| cried $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, 110:048,22[J ]| "$PP#I$Charles writes in$4$ the most 110:048,23[J ]| careless way imaginable. He leaves$1$ out$5$ half his words, 110:048,24[J ]| and blots the rest$0#1$." 110:048,25[I ]| "My ideas flow$1$ so$5#1$ rapidly that$3$ I have not time to$9$ 110:048,26[I ]| express$1$ them ~~ by$4$ which$6#1$ means$0$ my letters sometimes 110:048,27[I ]| convey no$2$ ideas at all to$4$ my correspondents." 110:048,28[A ]| "Your humility, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley," 110:048,28[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 110:048,28[A ]| "must 110:048,29[A ]| disarm reproof." 110:048,30[B ]| "Nothing is more deceitful," 110:048,30[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy, 110:048,30[B ]| "than the 110:048,31[B ]| appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of 110:048,32[B ]| opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast$0$." 110:048,33[I ]| "And which$6#2$ of the two do you call$1$ \my\ little recent 110:048,34[I ]| piece of modesty?" 110:048,35[B ]| "The indirect boast$0$; ~~ for$3$ you are really proud of your 110:048,36[B ]| defects in$4$ writing, because you consider them as proceeding 110:048,37[B ]| from a rapidity of thought$0$ and carelessness of 110:048,38[B ]| execution, which$6#1$ if not estimable, you think at least 110:049,01[B ]| highly interesting. The power of doing any*thing with 110:049,02[B ]| quickness is always much prized by$4$ the possessor, and 110:049,03[B ]| often without any attention to$4$ the imperfection of the 110:049,04[B ]| performance. When you told $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet this morning 110:049,05[B ]| that$3$ if you ever resolved on$4$ quitting Netherfield you 110:049,06[B ]| should be gone in$4$ five minutes, you meant it to$9$ be a sort 110:049,07[B ]| of panegyric, of compliment$0$ to$4$ yourself ~~ and yet what 110:049,08[B ]| is there so$5#1$ very laudable in$4$ a precipitance which$6#1$ must 110:049,09[B ]| leave$1$ very necessary business undone, and can be of no$2$ real 110:049,10[B ]| advantage to$4$ yourself or any*one else?" 110:049,11[I ]| "Nay," 110:049,11[' ]| cried $PP#I$Bingley, 110:049,11[I ]| "this is too$5#1$ much, to$9$ remember 110:049,12[I ]| at night all the foolish things that$6#1$ were said in$4$ the morning. 110:049,13[I ]| And yet, upon$4$ my honour$0$, I believed what I said to$4$ myself 110:049,14[I ]| to$9$ be true, and I believe it at this moment. At least, 110:049,15[I ]| therefore, I did not assume the character of needless 110:049,16[I ]| precipitance merely to$9$ shew$1$ off before$4$ the ladies." 110:049,17[B ]| "I dare$1#2$ say you believed it; but I am by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ 110:049,18[B ]| convinced that$3$ you would be gone with such celerity. 110:049,19[B ]| Your conduct$0$ would be quite as dependant on$4$ chance$0$ as 110:049,20[B ]| that$6#2$ of any man I know; and if, as you were mounting 110:049,21[B ]| your horse, a friend were to$9$ say, ""$PP#I$Bingley, you had better 110:049,22[B ]| stay$1$ till next week,"" you would probably do it, you would 110:049,23[B ]| probably not go ~~ and, at another word, might stay$1$ a 110:049,24[B ]| month." 110:049,25[A ]| "You have only proved by$4$ this," 110:049,25[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, 110:049,26[A ]| "that$3$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley did not do justice to$4$ his own$2$ disposition. 110:049,27[A ]| You have shewn him off now much more than 110:049,28[A ]| he did himself." 110:049,29[I ]| "I am exceedingly gratified," 110:049,29[' ]| said $PP#I$Bingley, 110:049,29[I ]| "by$4$ your 110:049,30[I ]| converting what my friend says into a compliment$0$ on$4$ the 110:049,31[I ]| sweetness of my temper. But I am afraid you are giving 110:049,32[I ]| it a turn$0$ which$6#1$ that$6#2$ gentleman did by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ intend; 110:049,33[I ]| for$3$ he would certainly think the better of me, if under 110:049,34[I ]| such a circumstance I were to$9$ give a flat denial, and ride$1$ 110:049,35[I ]| off as fast as I could." 110:049,36[A ]| "Would $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy then consider the rashness of your 110:049,37[A ]| original intention as atoned for$5$ by$4$ your obstinacy in$4$ 110:049,38[A ]| adhering to$4$ it?" 110:050,01[I ]| "Upon$4$ my word I cannot exactly explain the matter, 110:050,02[I ]| $PP#B$Darcy must speak for$4$ himself." 110:050,03[B ]| "You expect me to$9$ account$1$ for$4$ opinions which$6#1$ you 110:050,04[B ]| chuse to$9$ call$1$ mine$6$, but which$6#1$ I have never acknowledged. 110:050,05[B ]| Allowing the case, however, to$9$ stand$1$ according to$4$ your 110:050,06[B ]| representation, you must remember, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, that$3$ the 110:050,07[B ]| friend who$6#1$ is supposed to$9$ desire$1$ his return$0$ to$4$ the house, 110:050,08[B ]| and the delay$0$ of his plan, has merely desired it, asked it 110:050,09[B ]| without offering one argument in$4$ favour$0$ of its propriety." 110:050,10[A ]| "To$9$ yield readily ~~ easily ~~ to$4$ the \persuasion\ of a friend 110:050,11[A ]| is no$2$ merit$0$ with you." 110:050,12[B ]| "To$9$ yield without conviction is no$2$ compliment$0$ to$4$ the 110:050,13[B ]| understanding of either." 110:050,14[A ]| "You appear to$4$ me, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, to$9$ allow nothing for$4$ 110:050,15[A ]| the influence$0$ of friendship and affection. A regard$0$ for$4$ 110:050,16[A ]| the requester would often make$1$ one readily yield to$4$ a 110:050,17[A ]| request$0$, without waiting for$4$ arguments to$9$ reason$1$ one into 110:050,18[A ]| it. I am not particularly speaking of such a case as you 110:050,19[A ]| have supposed about$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley. We may$1$ as well$5$ wait, 110:050,20[A ]| perhaps, till the circumstance occurs, before$3$ we discuss 110:050,21[A ]| the discretion of his behaviour thereupon. But in$4$ general$0$ 110:050,22[A ]| and ordinary cases between friend and friend, where one 110:050,23[A ]| of them is desired by$4$ the other to$9$ change$1$ a resolution 110:050,24[A ]| of no$2$ very great moment, should you think ill of that$6#2$ person 110:050,25[A ]| for$4$ complying with the desire$0$, without waiting to$9$ be 110:050,26[A ]| argued into it?" 110:050,27[B ]| "Will$1$ it not be advisable, before$3$ we proceed on$4$ this 110:050,28[B ]| subject$0$, to$9$ arrange with rather more precision the degree 110:050,29[B ]| of importance which$6#1$ is to$9$ appertain to$4$ this request$0$, as well$5$ 110:050,30[B ]| as the degree of intimacy subsisting between the parties?" 110:050,31[I ]| "By$4$ all means$0$," 110:050,31[' ]| cried $PP#I$Bingley; 110:050,31[I ]| "let us hear all the 110:050,32[I ]| particulars, not forgetting their comparative height and 110:050,33[I ]| size; for$3$ that$6#2$ will$1$ have more weight in$4$ the argument, 110:050,34[I ]| $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, than you may$1$ be aware of. I assure you 110:050,35[I ]| that$3$ if $PP#B$Darcy were not such a great tall fellow, in$4$ comparison 110:050,36[I ]| with myself, I should not pay$1$ him half so$5#1$ much 110:050,37[I ]| deference. I declare I do not know a more aweful object$0$ 110:050,38[I ]| than $PP#B$Darcy, on$4$ particular occasions, and in$4$ particular 110:051,01[I ]| places$0$; at his own$2$ house especially, and of a Sunday 110:051,02[I ]| evening when he has nothing to$9$ do." 110:051,03[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy smiled; but $PP#A$Elizabeth thought$1$ she could 110:051,04[' ]| perceive that$3$ he was rather offended; and therefore 110:051,05[' ]| checked her laugh$0$. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley warmly resented the 110:051,06[' ]| indignity he had received, in$4$ an expostulation with her 110:051,07[' ]| brother for$4$ talking such nonsense. 110:051,08[B ]| "I see your design$0$, $PP#I$Bingley," 110:051,08[' ]| said his friend. ~~ 110:051,08[B ]| "You 110:051,09[B ]| dislike$1$ an argument, and want$1$ to$9$ silence$1$ this." 110:051,10[I ]| "Perhaps I do. Arguments are too$5#1$ much like$4$ disputes. 110:051,11[I ]| If you and $PP#A$Miss*Bennet will$1$ defer yours till I am out$5$ of 110:051,12[I ]| the room, I shall be very thankful; and then you may$1$ 110:051,13[I ]| say whatever you like$1$ of me." 110:051,14[A ]| "What you ask," 110:051,14[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 110:051,14[A ]| "is no$2$ sacrifice$0$ on$4$ 110:051,15[A ]| my side$0$; and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had much better finish$1$ his letter." 110:051,16[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy took her advice, and did finish$1$ his letter. 110:051,17[' ]| When that$6#2$ business was over, he applied to$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley 110:051,18[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth for$4$ the indulgence of some music. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley 110:051,19[' ]| moved with alacrity to$4$ the piano-forte, and after$4$ 110:051,20[' ]| a polite request$0$ that$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth would lead$1$ the way, which$6#1$ 110:051,21[' ]| the other as politely and more earnestly negatived, she 110:051,22[' ]| seated herself. 110:051,23[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst sang with her sister, and while$3$ they were 110:051,24[' ]| thus employed $PP#A$Elizabeth could not help$1$ observing as she 110:051,25[' ]| turned over some music books that$6#1$ lay$1#2$ on$4$ the instrument, 110:051,26[' ]| how frequently $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's eyes were fixed on$4$ her. 110:051,26@a | She 110:051,27@a | hardly knew how to$9$ suppose that$3$ she could be an object$0$ 110:051,28@a | of admiration to$4$ so$5#1$ great a man; and yet that$3$ he should 110:051,29@a | look$1$ at her because he disliked her, was still$5$ more strange. 110:051,30@a | She could only imagine however at last$0$, that$3$ she drew 110:051,31@a | his notice$0$ because there was a something about$4$ her more 110:051,32@a | wrong and reprehensible, according to$4$ his ideas of right$0$, 110:051,33@a | than in$4$ any other person present$5$. 110:051,33[' ]| The supposition did 110:051,34[' ]| not pain$1$ her. She liked him too$5#1$ little to$9$ care$1$ for$4$ his 110:051,35[' ]| approbation. 110:051,36[' ]| After$4$ playing some Italian songs, $PP#J$Miss*Bingley varied 110:051,37[' ]| the charm$0$ by$4$ a lively Scotch air; and soon afterwards 110:051,38[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, drawing near$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, said to$4$ her ~~ 110:052,01[B ]| "Do not you feel a great inclination, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, to$9$ 110:052,02[B ]| seize such an opportunity of dancing a reel?" 110:052,03[' ]| She smiled, but made no$2$ answer$0$. He repeated the 110:052,04[' ]| question$0$, with some surprise$0$ at her silence$0$. 110:052,05[A ]| "Oh!" 110:052,05[' ]| said she, 110:052,05[A ]| "I heard you before$5$; but I could not 110:052,06[A ]| immediately determine what to$9$ say in$4$ reply$0$. You wanted 110:052,07[A ]| me, I know, to$9$ say ""Yes,"" that$3$ you might have the pleasure 110:052,08[A ]| of despising my taste; but I always delight$1$ in$4$ overthrowing 110:052,09[A ]| those kind$0$ of schemes, and cheating a person of their 110:052,10[A ]| premeditated contempt. I have therefore made up$5$ my 110:052,11[A ]| mind$0$ to$9$ tell you, that$3$ I do not want$1$ to$9$ dance$1$ a reel at all ~~ 110:052,12[A ]| and now despise me if you dare$1#1$." 110:052,13[B ]| "Indeed I do not dare$1#1$." 110:052,14[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, having rather expected to$9$ affront him, was 110:052,15[' ]| amazed at his gallantry; but there was a mixture of 110:052,16[' ]| sweetness and archness in$4$ her manner which$6#1$ made it 110:052,17[' ]| difficult for$4$ her to$9$ affront anybody; and $PP#B$Darcy had never 110:052,18[' ]| been so$5#1$ bewitched by$4$ any woman as he was by$4$ her. He 110:052,19[' ]| really believed, that$3$ 110:052,19@b | were it not for$4$ the inferiority of her 110:052,20@b | connections, he should be in$4$ some danger. 110:052,21[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley saw, or suspected enough to$9$ be jealous; 110:052,22[' ]| and her great anxiety for$4$ the recovery of her dear$2#1$ friend 110:052,23[' ]| $PP#E$Jane, received some assistance from her desire$0$ of getting 110:052,24[' ]| rid of $PP#A$Elizabeth. 110:052,25[' ]| She often tried to$9$ provoke $PP#B$Darcy into disliking her 110:052,26[' ]| guest, by$4$ talking of their supposed marriage, and planning 110:052,27[' ]| his happiness in$4$ such an alliance. 110:052,28[J ]| "I hope$1$," 110:052,28[' ]| said she, as they were walking together in$4$ 110:052,29[' ]| the shrubbery the next day, 110:052,29[J ]| "you will$1$ give your mother-in-law 110:052,30[J ]| a few hints, when this desirable event takes place$0$, 110:052,31[J ]| as to$4$ the advantage of holding her tongue; and if you 110:052,32[J ]| can compass it, do cure$1$ the younger girls of running after$4$ 110:052,33[J ]| the officers. ~~ And, if I may$1$ mention$1$ so$5#1$ delicate a subject$0$, 110:052,34[J ]| endeavour$1$ to$9$ check$1$ that$6#2$ little something, bordering on$4$ 110:052,35[J ]| conceit and impertinence, which$6#1$ your lady possesses." 110:052,36[B ]| "Have you any*thing else to$9$ propose for$4$ my domestic$2$ 110:052,37[B ]| felicity?" 110:052,38[J ]| "Oh! yes. ~~ Do let the portraits of your uncle and aunt 110:053,01[J ]| $PP#ZZG$Philips be placed in$4$ the gallery at Pemberley. Put them 110:053,02[J ]| next to$4$ your great uncle the judge$0$. They are in$4$ the 110:053,03[J ]| same profession$0#2$, you know; only in$4$ different lines. As for$4$ 110:053,04[J ]| your $PP#A$Elizabeth's picture$0$, you must not attempt$1$ to$9$ have it 110:053,05[J ]| taken, for$3$ what painter could do justice to$4$ those beautiful 110:053,06[J ]| eyes?" 110:053,07[B ]| "It would not be easy, indeed, to$9$ catch$1$ their expression, 110:053,08[B ]| but their colour and shape$0$, and the eye-lashes, so$5#1$ remarkably 110:053,09[B ]| fine, might be copied." 110:053,10[' ]| At that$6#2$ moment they were met from another walk$0$, by$4$ 110:053,11[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and $PP#A$Elizabeth herself. 110:053,12[J ]| "I did not know that$3$ you intended to$9$ walk$1$," 110:053,12[' ]| said 110:053,13[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, in$4$ some confusion, lest they had been 110:053,14[' ]| overheard. 110:053,15[V ]| "You used us abominably ill," 110:053,15[' ]| answered $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst, 110:053,16[V ]| "in$4$ running away without telling us that$3$ you were coming 110:053,17[V ]| out$5$." 110:053,18[' ]| Then taking the disengaged arm$0$ of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, she left 110:053,19[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth to$9$ walk$1$ by$4$ herself. The path just$5$ admitted 110:053,20[' ]| three. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy felt their rudeness and immediately 110:053,21[' ]| said, ~~ 110:053,22[B ]| "This walk$0$ is not wide enough for$4$ our party. We had 110:053,23[B ]| better go into the avenue." 110:053,24[' ]| But $PP#A$Elizabeth, who$6#1$ had not the least inclination to$9$ 110:053,25[' ]| remain with them, laughingly answered, 110:053,26[A ]| "No$7$, no$7$; stay$1$ where you are. ~~ You are charmingly 110:053,27[A ]| group'd, and appear to$4$ uncommon advantage. The 110:053,28[A ]| picturesque would be spoilt by$4$ admitting a fourth. 110:053,29[A ]| Good*bye." 110:053,30[' ]| She then ran gaily off, rejoicing as she rambled about$5$, 110:053,31[' ]| in$4$ the hope$0$ of being$1$ at home again in$4$ a day or two. $PP#E$Jane 110:053,32[' ]| was already so$5#1$ much recovered as to$9$ intend leaving her 110:053,33[' ]| room for$4$ a couple of hours that$6#2$ evening. 111:054,01[' ]| When the ladies removed after$4$ dinner, $PP#A$Elizabeth ran 111:054,02[' ]| up$5$ to$4$ her sister, and seeing her well$5$ guarded from cold$0$, 111:054,03[' ]| attended her into the drawing-room; where she was 111:054,04[' ]| welcomed by$4$ her two friends with many professions of 111:054,05[' ]| pleasure; and $PP#A$Elizabeth had never seen them so$5#1$ agreeable 111:054,06[' ]| as they were during the hour which$6#1$ passed before$3$ 111:054,07[' ]| the gentlemen appeared. Their powers of conversation 111:054,08[' ]| were considerable. They could describe an entertainment 111:054,09[' ]| with accuracy, relate an anecdote with humour, and laugh$1$ 111:054,10[' ]| at their acquaintance with spirit. 111:054,11[' ]| But when the gentlemen entered, $PP#E$Jane was no$2$ longer 111:054,12[' ]| the first object$0$. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's eyes were instantly turned 111:054,13[' ]| towards $PP#B$Darcy, and she had something to$9$ say to$4$ him 111:054,14[' ]| before$3$ he had advanced many steps. He addressed himself 111:054,15[' ]| directly to$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet, with a polite congratulation; 111:054,16[' ]| $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst also made her a slight$2$ bow$0#1$, and said he was 111:054,17[W ]| "very glad;" 111:054,17[' ]| but diffuseness and warmth remained for$4$ 111:054,18[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley's salutation. He was full of joy and attention. 111:054,19[' ]| The first half hour was spent in$4$ piling up$5$ the fire$0$, lest she 111:054,20[' ]| should suffer from the change$0$ of room; and she removed 111:054,21[' ]| to$4$ his desire$0$ to$4$ the other side$0$ of the fire-place, that$3$ she 111:054,22[' ]| might be farther from the door. He then sat down$5$ by$4$ 111:054,23[' ]| her, and talked scarcely to$4$ any*one else. $PP#A$Elizabeth, at 111:054,24[' ]| work$0$ in$4$ the opposite corner, saw it all with great delight$0$. 111:054,25[' ]| When tea was over, $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst reminded his sister-in-law 111:054,26[' ]| of the card-table ~~ but in$4$ vain. She had obtained 111:054,27[' ]| private$2$ intelligence that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy did not wish$1$ for$4$ cards; 111:054,28[' ]| and $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst soon found even$5$ his open$2$ petition rejected. 111:054,29[' ]| She assured him that$3$ no*one intended to$9$ play$1$, and the 111:054,30[' ]| silence$0$ of the whole$2$ party on$4$ the subject$0$, seemed to$9$ justify 111:054,31[' ]| her. $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst had therefore nothing to$9$ do, but to$9$ stretch 111:054,32[' ]| himself on$4$ one of the sophas and go to$4$ sleep$0$. $PP#B$Darcy took 111:054,33[' ]| up$5$ a book; $PP#J$Miss*Bingley did the same; and $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst, 111:055,01[' ]| principally occupied in$4$ playing with her bracelets and rings, 111:055,02[' ]| joined now and then in$4$ her brother's conversation with 111:055,03[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet. 111:055,04[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's attention was quite as much engaged in$4$ 111:055,05[' ]| watching $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's progress through$4$ \his\ book, as in$4$ 111:055,06[' ]| reading her own$2$; and she was perpetually either making 111:055,07[' ]| some inquiry, or looking at his page. She could not win 111:055,08[' ]| him, however, to$4$ any conversation; he merely answered 111:055,09[' ]| her question$0$, and read on$5$. At length, quite exhausted 111:055,10[' ]| by$4$ the attempt$0$ to$9$ be amused with her own$2$ book, which$6#1$ 111:055,11[' ]| she had only chosen because it was the second$2$ volume 111:055,12[' ]| of his, she gave a great yawn and said, 111:055,12[J ]| "How pleasant 111:055,13[J ]| it is to$9$ spend an evening in$4$ this way! I declare after$4$ all 111:055,14[J ]| there is no$2$ enjoyment like$4$ reading! How much sooner 111:055,15[J ]| one tires of any*thing than of a book! ~~ When I have 111:055,16[J ]| a house of my own$2$, I shall be miserable if I have not an 111:055,17[J ]| excellent library." 111:055,18[' ]| No*one made any reply$0$. She then yawned again, threw 111:055,19[' ]| aside her book, and cast her eyes round$4$ the room in$4$ 111:055,20[' ]| quest of some amusement; when hearing her brother 111:055,21[' ]| mentioning a ball$0#2$ to$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet, she turned suddenly 111:055,22[' ]| towards him and said, 111:055,23[J ]| "By*the*bye, $PP#I$Charles, are you really serious$2$ in$4$ meditating 111:055,24[J ]| a dance$0$ at Netherfield? ~~ I would advise you, before$3$ 111:055,25[J ]| you determine on$4$ it, to$9$ consult the wishes$0$ of the present$2$ 111:055,26[J ]| party; I am much mistaken if there are not some among 111:055,27[J ]| us to$4$ whom$6#1$ a ball$0#2$ would be rather a punishment than 111:055,28[J ]| a pleasure." 111:055,29[I ]| "If you mean$1$ $PP#B$Darcy," 111:055,29[' ]| cried her brother, 111:055,29[I ]| "he may$1$ go 111:055,30[I ]| to$4$ bed, if he chuses, before$3$ it begins ~~ but as for$4$ the ball$0#2$, 111:055,31[I ]| it is quite a settled thing; and as soon as $PP#ZZF$Nicholls has 111:055,32[I ]| made white soup enough I shall send round$5$ my cards." 111:055,33[J ]| "I should like$1$ balls infinitely better," 111:055,33[' ]| she replied, 111:055,33[J ]| "if 111:055,34[J ]| they were carried on$5$ in$4$ a different manner; but there is 111:055,35[J ]| something insufferably tedious in$4$ the usual process of 111:055,36[J ]| such a meeting. It would surely be much more rational 111:055,37[J ]| if conversation instead of dancing made the order of 111:055,38[J ]| the day." 111:056,01[I ]| "Much more rational, my dear$2#1$ $PP#J$Caroline, I dare$1#2$ say 111:056,02[I ]| but it would not be near$5$ so$5#1$ much like$4$ a ball$0#2$." 111:056,03[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley made no$2$ answer$0$; and soon afterwards 111:056,04[' ]| got up$5$ and walked about$4$ the room. Her figure was 111:056,05[' ]| elegant, and she walked well$5$; ~~ but $PP#B$Darcy, at whom$6#1$ it 111:056,06[' ]| was all aimed, was still$5$ inflexibly studious. In$4$ the desperation 111:056,07[' ]| of her feeling she resolved on$4$ one effort more; and, 111:056,08[' ]| turning to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, said, 111:056,09[J ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Eliza*Bennet, let me persuade you to$9$ follow my 111:056,10[J ]| example, and take a turn$0$ about$4$ the room. ~~ I assure you 111:056,11[J ]| it is very refreshing after$4$ sitting so$5#1$ long in$4$ one attitude." 111:056,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was surprised, but agreed to$4$ it immediately. 111:056,13[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley succeeded no$2$ less in$4$ the real object$0$ of her 111:056,14[' ]| civility; $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy looked up$5$. He was as much awake$2$ 111:056,15[' ]| to$4$ the novelty of attention in$4$ that$6#2$ quarter$0#2$ as $PP#A$Elizabeth 111:056,16[' ]| herself could be, and unconsciously closed his book. He 111:056,17[' ]| was directly invited to$9$ join their party, but he declined 111:056,18[' ]| it, observing, that$3$ 111:056,18@b | he could imagine but two motives for$4$ 111:056,19@b | their chusing to$9$ walk$1$ up$4$ and down$4$ the room together, 111:056,20@b | with either of which$6#1$ motives his joining them would 111:056,21@b | interfere. 111:056,21[J ]| "What could he mean$1$? she was dying to$9$ 111:056,22[J ]| know what could be his meaning" ~~ 111:056,22[' ]| and asked $PP#A$Elizabeth 111:056,23[' ]| whether she could at all understand him? 111:056,24[A ]| "Not at all," 111:056,24[' ]| was her answer$0$; 111:056,24[A ]| "but depend upon$4$ it, 111:056,25[A ]| he means$1$ to$9$ be severe on$4$ us, and our surest way of disappointing 111:056,26[A ]| him, will$1$ be to$9$ ask nothing about$4$ it." 111:056,27[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, however, was incapable of disappointing 111:056,28[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy in$4$ any*thing, and persevered therefore in$4$ 111:056,29[' ]| requiring an explanation of his two motives. 111:056,30[B ]| "I have not the smallest objection to$4$ explaining them," 111:056,31[' ]| said he, as soon as she allowed him to$9$ speak. 111:056,31[B ]| "You 111:056,32[B ]| either chuse this method of passing the evening because 111:056,33[B ]| you are in$4$ each other's confidence and have secret$2$ affairs 111:056,34[B ]| to$9$ discuss, or because you are conscious that$3$ your figures$0$ 111:056,35[B ]| appear to$4$ the greatest advantage in$4$ walking; ~~ if the first, 111:056,36[B ]| I should be completely in$4$ your way; ~~ and if the second$2$, 111:056,37[B ]| I can admire you much better as I sit by$4$ the fire$0$." 111:056,38[J ]| "Oh! shocking?" 111:056,38[' ]| cried $PP#J$Miss*Bingley. 111:056,38[J ]| "I never heard 111:057,01[J ]| any*thing so$5#1$ abominable. How shall we punish him for$4$ 111:057,02[J ]| such a speech?" 111:057,03[A ]| "Nothing so$5#1$ easy, if you have but the inclination," 111:057,04[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth. 111:057,04[A ]| "We can all plague and punish one 111:057,05[A ]| another. Teaze him ~~ laugh$1$ at him. ~~ Intimate$2$ as you 111:057,06[A ]| are, you must know how it is to$9$ be done." 111:057,07[J ]| "But upon$4$ my honour$0$ I do \not\. I do assure you that$3$ 111:057,08[J ]| my intimacy has not yet taught me \that$6#2$\. Teaze calmness of 111:057,09[J ]| temper and presence of mind$0$! No$7$, no$7$ ~~ I feel he may$1$ defy 111:057,10[J ]| us there. And as to$4$ laughter, we will$1$ not expose ourselves, 111:057,11[J ]| if you please, by$4$ attempting to$9$ laugh$1$ without a subject$0$. 111:057,12[J ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy may$1$ hug himself." 111:057,13[A ]| "$PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is not to$9$ be laughed at!" 111:057,13[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth. 111:057,14[A ]| "That$6#2$ is an uncommon advantage, and uncommon I hope$1$ 111:057,15[A ]| it will$1$ continue, for$3$ it would be a great loss to$4$ \me\ to$9$ have 111:057,16[A ]| many such acquaintance. I dearly$5#1$ love$1$ a laugh$0$." 111:057,17[B ]| "$PP#J$Miss*Bingley," 111:057,17[' ]| said he, 111:057,17[B ]| "has given me credit$0$ for$4$ more 111:057,18[B ]| than can be. The wisest and the best of men, nay, the 111:057,19[B ]| wisest and best of their actions, may$1$ be rendered ridiculous 111:057,20[B ]| by$4$ a person whose$6#1$ first object$0$ in$4$ life is a joke." 111:057,21[A ]| "Certainly," 111:057,21[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth ~~ 111:057,21[A ]| "there are such people, 111:057,22[A ]| but I hope$1$ I am not one of \them\. I hope$1$ I never ridicule$1$ 111:057,23[A ]| what is wise or good. Follies and nonsense, whims and 111:057,24[A ]| inconsistencies \do\ divert me, I own$1$, and I laugh$1$ at them 111:057,25[A ]| whenever I can. ~~ But these, I suppose, are precisely what 111:057,26[A ]| you are without." 111:057,27[B ]| "Perhaps that$6#2$ is not possible for$4$ any*one. But it has 111:057,28[B ]| been the study$0$ of my life to$9$ avoid those weaknesses which$6#1$ 111:057,29[B ]| often expose a strong understanding to$9$ ridicule$0#1$." 111:057,30[A ]| "Such as vanity and pride." 111:057,31[B ]| "Yes, vanity is a weakness indeed. But pride ~~ where 111:057,32[B ]| there is a real superiority of mind$0$, pride will$1$ be always 111:057,33[B ]| under good regulation." 111:057,34[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth turned away to$9$ hide a smile$0$. 111:057,35[J ]| "Your examination of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is over, I presume," 111:057,36[' ]| said $PP#J$Miss*Bingley; ~~ 111:057,36[J ]| "and pray what is the result$0$?" 111:057,37[A ]| "I am perfectly convinced by$4$ it that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy has 111:057,38[A ]| no$2$ defect. He owns it himself without disguise." 111:058,01[B ]| "No$7$" ~~ 111:058,01[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy, 111:058,01[B ]| "I have made no$2$ such pretension. 111:058,02[B ]| I have faults enough, but they are not, I hope$1$, of understanding. 111:058,03[B ]| My temper I dare$1#2$ not vouch for$4$. ~~ It is I believe 111:058,04[B ]| too$5#1$ little yielding ~~ certainly too$5#1$ little for$4$ the convenience 111:058,05[B ]| of the world. I cannot forget the follies and vices of others 111:058,06[B ]| so$5#1$ soon as I ought, nor their offences against myself. 111:058,07[B ]| My feelings are not puffed about$5$ with every attempt$0$ to$9$ 111:058,08[B ]| move$1$ them. My temper would perhaps be called resentful. 111:058,09[B ]| My good opinion once lost is lost for*ever." 111:058,10[A ]| "\That$6#2$\ is a failing indeed!" ~~ 111:058,10[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth. 111:058,10[A ]| "Implacable 111:058,11[A ]| resentment \is\ a shade in$4$ a character. But you 111:058,12[A ]| have chosen your fault well$5$. ~~ I really cannot \laugh$1$\ at it. 111:058,13[A ]| You are safe from me." 111:058,14[B ]| "There is, I believe, in$4$ every disposition a tendency 111:058,15[B ]| to$4$ some particular evil, a natural$2$ defect, which$6#1$ not even$5$ 111:058,16[B ]| the best education can overcome." 111:058,17[A ]| "And \your\ defect is a propensity to$9$ hate every*body." 111:058,18[B ]| "And yours," 111:058,18[' ]| he replied with a smile$0$, 111:058,18[B ]| "is wilfully to$9$ 111:058,19[B ]| misunderstand them." 111:058,20[J ]| "Do let us have a little music," ~~ 111:058,20[' ]| cried $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, 111:058,21[' ]| tired of a conversation in$4$ which$6#1$ she had no$2$ share$0$. ~~ 111:058,22[J ]| "$PP#V$Louisa, you will$1$ not mind$1$ my waking $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst." 111:058,23[' ]| Her sister made not the smallest objection, and the 111:058,24[' ]| piano*forte was opened, and $PP#B$Darcy, after$4$ a few moments 111:058,25[' ]| recollection, was not sorry for$4$ it. He began to$9$ feel the 111:058,26[' ]| danger of paying $PP#A$Elizabeth too$5#1$ much attention. 112:059,01[' ]| In$4$ consequence of an agreement between the sisters, 112:059,02[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth wrote the next morning to$4$ her mother, to$9$ beg 112:059,03[' ]| that$3$ the carriage might be sent for$4$ them in$4$ the course$0$ 112:059,04[' ]| of the day. But $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, who$6#1$ had calculated on$4$ her 112:059,05[' ]| daughters remaining at Netherfield till the following 112:059,06[' ]| Tuesday, which$6#1$ would exactly finish$1$ $PP#E$Jane's week, could 112:059,07[' ]| not bring herself to$9$ receive them with pleasure before$5$. 112:059,08[' ]| Her answer$0$, therefore, was not propitious, at least not to$4$ 112:059,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's wishes$0$, for$3$ she was impatient to$9$ get home. 112:059,10[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet sent them word that$3$ they could not possibly 112:059,11[' ]| have the carriage before$4$ Tuesday; and in$4$ her postscript 112:059,12[' ]| it was added, that$3$ 112:059,12@d | if $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and his sister pressed them 112:059,13@d | to$9$ stay$1$ longer, she could spare$1$ them very well$5$. ~~ 112:059,13[' ]| Against 112:059,14[' ]| staying longer, however, $PP#A$Elizabeth was positively resolved 112:059,15[' ]| ~~ nor did she much expect it would be asked; and fearful, 112:059,16[' ]| on$4$ the contrary, as being$1$ considered as intruding themselves 112:059,17[' ]| needlessly long, she urged $PP#E$Jane to$9$ borrow $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's 112:059,18[' ]| carriage immediately, and at length it was 112:059,19[' ]| settled that$3$ their original design$0$ of leaving Netherfield 112:059,20[' ]| that$6#2$ morning should be mentioned, and the request$0$ made. 112:059,21[' ]| The communication excited many professions of concern$0$; 112:059,22[' ]| and enough was said of wishing them to$9$ stay$1$ at least till 112:059,23[' ]| the following day to$9$ work$1$ on$4$ $PP#E$Jane; and till the morrow, 112:059,24[' ]| their going was deferred. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was then sorry that$3$ 112:059,25[' ]| she had proposed the delay$0$, for$3$ her jealousy and dislike$0$ 112:059,26[' ]| of one sister much exceeded her affection for$4$ the other. 112:059,27[' ]| The master of the house heard with real sorrow that$3$ 112:059,28[' ]| they were to$9$ go so$5#1$ soon, and repeatedly tried to$9$ persuade 112:059,29[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet that$3$ 112:059,29@i | it would not be safe for$4$ her ~~ that$3$ she 112:059,30@i | was not enough recovered; 112:059,30[' ]| but $PP#E$Jane was firm where she 112:059,31[' ]| felt herself to$9$ be right$2#1$. 112:059,32[' ]| To$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy it was welcome$2$ intelligence ~~ 112:059,32@b | $PP#A$Elizabeth 112:059,33@b | had been at Netherfield long enough. She attracted him 112:059,34@b | more than he liked ~~ and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was uncivil to$4$ \her\, 112:060,01@b | and more teazing than usual to$4$ himself. 112:060,01[' ]| He wisely 112:060,02[' ]| resolved to$9$ be particularly careful that$3$ no$2$ sign of admiration 112:060,03[' ]| should \now\ escape$1$ him, nothing that$6#1$ could elevate 112:060,04[' ]| her with the hope$0$ of influencing his felicity; sensible$2#1$ that$3$ 112:060,05[' ]| if such an idea had been suggested, his behaviour during 112:060,06[' ]| the last$2$ day must have material$2$ weight in$4$ confirming or 112:060,07[' ]| crushing it. Steady to$4$ his purpose, he scarcely spoke ten 112:060,08[' ]| words to$4$ her through$4$ the whole$0$ of Saturday, and though 112:060,09[' ]| they were at one time left by$4$ themselves for$4$ half an hour, 112:060,10[' ]| he adhered most conscientiously to$4$ his book, and would 112:060,11[' ]| not even$5$ look$1$ at her. 112:060,12[' ]| On$4$ Sunday, after$4$ morning service, the separation, so$5#1$ 112:060,13[' ]| agreeable to$4$ almost all, took place$0$. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's civility 112:060,14[' ]| to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth increased at last$0$ very rapidly, as well$5$ as her 112:060,15[' ]| affection for$4$ $PP#E$Jane; and when they parted, after$4$ assuring 112:060,16[' ]| the latter of the pleasure it would always give her to$9$ see her 112:060,17[' ]| either at Longbourn or Netherfield, and embracing her most 112:060,18[' ]| tenderly, she even$5$ shook hands with the former. ~~ $PP#A$Elizabeth 112:060,19[' ]| took leave$0$ of the whole$2$ party in$4$ the liveliest spirits. 112:060,20[' ]| They were not welcomed home very cordially by$4$ their 112:060,21[' ]| mother. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 112:060,21@d | wondered at their coming, and 112:060,22@d | thought$1$ them very wrong to$9$ give so$5#1$ much trouble$0$, and 112:060,23@d | was sure $PP#E$Jane would have caught cold$0$ again. ~~ 112:060,23[' ]| But their 112:060,24[' ]| father, though very laconic in$4$ his expressions of pleasure, 112:060,25[' ]| was really glad to$9$ see them; he had felt their importance 112:060,26[' ]| in$4$ the family circle. The evening conversation, when they 112:060,27[' ]| were all assembled, had lost much of its animation, and 112:060,28[' ]| almost all its sense, by$4$ the absence of $PP#E$Jane and $PP#A$Elizabeth. 112:060,29[' ]| They found $PP#F$Mary, as usual, deep in$4$ the study$0$ of thorough*bass 112:060,30[' ]| and human nature; and had some new extracts to$9$ 112:060,31[' ]| admire, and some new observations of thread-bare morality 112:060,32[' ]| to$9$ listen to$4$. $PP#G$Catherine and $PP#H$Lydia had information for$4$ 112:060,33[' ]| them of a different sort. Much had been done, and much 112:060,34[' ]| had been said in$4$ the regiment since the preceding Wednesday; 112:060,35[' ]| several of the officers had dined lately with their 112:060,36[' ]| uncle, a private$0$ had been flogged, and it had actually 112:060,37[' ]| been hinted that$3$ $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster was going to$9$ be married. 113:061,01[C ]| "I hope$1$, my dear$2#1$," 113:061,01[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet to$4$ his wife, as 113:061,02[' ]| they were at breakfast$0$ the next morning, 113:061,02[C ]| "that$3$ you have 113:061,03[C ]| ordered a good dinner to-day, because I have reason$0$ to$9$ 113:061,04[C ]| expect an addition to$4$ our family party." 113:061,05[D ]| "Who$6#2$ do you mean$1$, my dear$2#1$? I know of nobody that$6#1$ 113:061,06[D ]| is coming I am sure, unless $PP#Q$Charlotte*Lucas should happen 113:061,07[D ]| to$9$ call$1$ in$5$, and I hope$1$ \my\ dinners are good enough for$4$ her. 113:061,08[D ]| I do not believe she often sees such at home." 113:061,09[C ]| "The person of whom$6#1$ I speak, is a gentleman and a 113:061,10[C ]| stranger$0$." 113:061,10[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's eyes sparkled. ~~ 113:061,10[D ]| "A gentleman 113:061,11[D ]| and a stranger$0$! It is $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley I am sure. Why $PP#E$Jane 113:061,12[D ]| ~~ you never dropt a word of this; you sly thing! Well$7$, 113:061,13[D ]| I am sure I shall be extremely glad to$9$ see $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley. ~~ 113:061,14[D ]| But ~~ good lord$7$! how unlucky! there is not a bit of fish 113:061,15[D ]| to$9$ be got to-day. $PP#H$Lydia, my love$0$, ring$1$ the bell. I must 113:061,16[D ]| speak to$4$ $PP#V$Hill, this moment." 113:061,17[C ]| "It is \not\ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley," 113:061,17[' ]| said her husband; 113:061,17[C ]| "it is 113:061,18[C ]| a person whom$6#1$ I never saw in$4$ the whole$2$ course$0$ of my 113:061,19[C ]| life." 113:061,20[' ]| This roused a general$2$ astonishment; and he had the 113:061,21[' ]| pleasure of being$1$ eagerly questioned by$4$ his wife and five 113:061,22[' ]| daughters at once. 113:061,23[' ]| After$4$ amusing himself some time with their curiosity, 113:061,24[' ]| he thus explained. 113:061,24[C ]| "About$4$ a month ago I received this 113:061,25[C ]| letter, and about$4$ a fortnight ago I answered it, for$3$ I 113:061,26[C ]| thought$1$ it a case of some delicacy, and requiring early 113:061,27[C ]| attention. It is from my cousin, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, who$6#1$, when 113:061,28[C ]| I am dead, may$1$ turn$1$ you all out$5$ of this house as soon as 113:061,29[C ]| he pleases." 113:061,29[D ]| "Oh! my dear$2#1$," 113:061,29[' ]| cried his wife, 113:061,30[D ]| "I cannot bear$1$ to$9$ 113:061,31[D ]| hear that$6#2$ mentioned. Pray do not talk$1$ of that$6#2$ odious 113:061,32[D ]| man. I do think it is the hardest thing in$4$ the world, that$3$ 113:061,33[D ]| your estate should be entailed away from your own$2$ 113:062,01[D ]| children; and I am sure if I had been you, I should have 113:062,02[D ]| tried long ago to$9$ do something or other about$4$ it." 113:062,03[' ]| $PP#E$Jane and $PP#A$Elizabeth attempted to$9$ explain to$4$ her the 113:062,04[' ]| nature of an entail. They had often attempted it before$5$, 113:062,05[' ]| but it was a subject$0$ on$4$ which$6#1$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was beyond$4$ 113:062,06[' ]| the reach$0$ of reason$0$; and she continued to$9$ rail bitterly 113:062,07[' ]| against the cruelty of settling an estate away from a family 113:062,08[' ]| of five daughters, in$4$ favour$0$ of a man whom$6#1$ nobody cared 113:062,09[' ]| anything about$4$. 113:062,10[C ]| "It certainly is a most iniquitous affair," 113:062,10[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, 113:062,11[C ]| "and nothing can clear$1$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins from the guilt 113:062,12[C ]| of inheriting Longbourn. But if you will$1$ listen to$4$ his 113:062,13[C ]| letter, you may$1$ perhaps be a little softened by$4$ his manner 113:062,14[C ]| of expressing himself." 113:062,15[D ]| "No$7$, that$6#2$ I am sure I shall not; and I think it was 113:062,16[D ]| very impertinent of him to$9$ write to$4$ you at all, and very 113:062,17[D ]| hypocritical. I hate such false friends. Why could not 113:062,18[D ]| he keep on$5$ quarrelling with you, as his father did before$4$ 113:062,19[D ]| him?" 113:062,20[C ]| "Why, indeed, he does seem to$9$ have had some filial 113:062,21[C ]| scruples on$4$ that$6#2$ head$0$, as you will$1$ hear." 113:062,22[C ]| 113:062,23[K ]| \Hunsford\, \near$4$\ \Westerham\, \Kent\, 113:062,24[K ]| \15th\ \October\. 113:062,25[K ]| DEAR$2#1$ SIR, 113:062,26[K ]| The disagreement subsisting between yourself and 113:062,27[K ]| my late honoured father, always gave me much uneasiness, 113:062,28[K ]| and since I have had the misfortune to$9$ lose him, I have 113:062,29[K ]| frequently wished to$9$ heal the breach; but for$4$ some time 113:062,30[K ]| I was kept back$5$ by$4$ my own$2$ doubts$0$, fearing lest it might 113:062,31[K ]| seem disrespectful to$4$ his memory for$4$ me to$9$ be on$4$ good 113:062,32[K ]| terms with any*one, with whom$6#1$ it had always pleased 113:062,33[K ]| him to$9$ be at variance. 113:062,33[C ]| "There, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet." ~~ 113:062,33[K ]| My mind$0$ 113:062,34[K ]| however is now made up$5$ on$4$ the subject$0$, for$3$ having received 113:062,35[K ]| ordination at Easter, I have been so$5#1$ fortunate as to$9$ be 113:062,36[K ]| distinguished by$4$ the patronage of $PP#L$the*Right*Honourable*Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh, 113:062,37[K ]| widow of $PP#ZI$Sir*Lewis*de*Bourgh, 113:062,38[K ]| whose$6#1$ bounty and beneficence has preferred me to$4$ the 113:063,01[K ]| valuable rectory of this parish, where it shall be my 113:063,02[K ]| earnest endeavour$0$ to$9$ demean myself with grateful respect$0$ 113:063,03[K ]| towards her Ladyship, and be ever ready to$9$ perform those 113:063,04[K ]| rites and ceremonies which$6#1$ are instituted by$4$ the Church 113:063,05[K ]| of England. As a clergyman, moreover, I feel it my duty 113:063,06[K ]| to$9$ promote and establish the blessing of peace in$4$ all families 113:063,07[K ]| within the reach$0$ of my influence$0$; and on$4$ these grounds 113:063,08[K ]| I flatter myself that$3$ my present$2$ overtures of good-will 113:063,09[K ]| are highly commendable, and that$3$ the circumstance of 113:063,10[K ]| my being$1$ next in$4$ the entail of Longbourn estate, will$1$ be 113:063,11[K ]| kindly overlooked on$4$ your side$0$, and not lead$1$ you to$9$ reject 113:063,12[K ]| the offered olive branch. I cannot be otherwise than 113:063,13[K ]| concerned at being$1$ the means$0$ of injuring your amiable 113:063,14[K ]| daughters, and beg leave$0$ to$9$ apologise for$4$ it, as well$5$ as to$9$ 113:063,15[K ]| assure you of my readiness to$9$ make$1$ them every possible 113:063,16[K ]| amends, ~~ but of this hereafter. If you should have no$2$ 113:063,17[K ]| objection to$9$ receive me into your house, I propose myself 113:063,18[K ]| the satisfaction of waiting on$4$ you and your family, 113:063,19[K ]| Monday, November 18th, by$4$ four o'clock, and shall 113:063,20[K ]| probably trespass on$4$ your hospitality till the Saturday 113:063,21[K ]| se'night following, which$6#1$ I can do without any inconvenience, 113:063,22[K ]| as $PP#L$Lady*Catherine is far from objecting to$4$ 113:063,23[K ]| my occasional absence on$4$ a Sunday, provided that$3$ some 113:063,24[K ]| other clergyman is engaged to$9$ do the duty of the day. 113:063,25[K ]| I remain, dear$2#1$ sir, with respectful compliments to$4$ your 113:063,26[K ]| lady and daughters, your well-wisher and friend, 113:063,27[K ]| $PP#K$WILLIAM*COLLINS." 113:063,28[K ]| 113:063,29[C ]| "At four o'clock, therefore, we may$1$ expect this peace-making 113:063,30[C ]| gentleman," 113:063,30[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, as he folded up$5$ the 113:063,31[' ]| letter. 113:063,31[C ]| "He seems to$9$ be a most conscientious and polite 113:063,32[C ]| young man, upon$4$ my word; and I doubt$1$ not will$1$ prove 113:063,33[C ]| a valuable acquaintance, especially if $PP#L$Lady*Catherine 113:063,34[C ]| should be so$5#1$ indulgent as to$9$ let him come to$4$ us again." 113:063,35[D ]| "There is some sense in$4$ what he says about$4$ the girls 113:063,36[D ]| however; and if he is disposed to$9$ make$1$ them any amends, 113:063,37[D ]| I shall not be the person to$9$ discourage him." 113:063,38[E ]| "Though it is difficult," 113:063,38[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane, 113:063,38[E ]| "to$9$ guess$1$ in$4$ what 113:064,01[E ]| way he can mean$1$ to$9$ make$1$ us the atonement he thinks 113:064,02[E ]| our due$0$, the wish$0$ is certainly to$4$ his credit$0$." 113:064,03[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was chiefly struck with his extraordinary 113:064,04[' ]| deference for$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, and his kind$2$ intention of 113:064,05[' ]| christening, marrying, and burying his parishioners whenever 113:064,06[' ]| it were required. 113:064,07[A ]| "He must be an oddity, I think," 113:064,07[' ]| said she, 113:064,07[A ]| "I cannot 113:064,08[A ]| make$1$ him out$5$. ~~ There is something very pompous in$4$ his 113:064,09[A ]| stile. ~~ And what can he mean$1$ by$4$ apologizing for$4$ being$1$ 113:064,10[A ]| next in$4$ the entail? ~~ We cannot suppose he would help$1$ 113:064,11[A ]| it, if he could. ~~ Can he be a sensible$2#2$ man, sir?" 113:064,12[C ]| "No$7$, my dear$2#1$; I think not. I have great hopes$0$ of 113:064,13[C ]| finding him quite the reverse. There is a mixture of 113:064,14[C ]| servility and self-importance in$4$ his letter, which$6#1$ promises$1$ 113:064,15[C ]| well$5$. I am impatient to$9$ see him." 113:064,16[F ]| "In$4$ point$0$ of composition," 113:064,16[' ]| said $PP#F$Mary, 113:064,16[F ]| "his letter does 113:064,17[F ]| not seem defective. The idea of the olive branch perhaps 113:064,18[F ]| is not wholly new, yet I think it is well$5$ expressed." 113:064,19[' ]| To$4$ $PP#G$Catherine and $PP#H$Lydia, neither the letter nor its 113:064,20[' ]| writer were in$4$ any degree interesting. It was next to$4$ 113:064,21[' ]| impossible that$3$ their cousin should come in$4$ a scarlet coat, 113:064,22[' ]| and it was now some weeks since they had received 113:064,23[' ]| pleasure from the society of a man in$4$ any other colour. 113:064,24[' ]| As for$4$ their mother, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's letter had done away 113:064,25[' ]| much of her ill-will, and she was preparing to$9$ see him 113:064,26[' ]| with a degree of composure, which$6#1$ astonished her husband 113:064,27[' ]| and daughters. 113:064,28[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was punctual to$4$ his time, and was received 113:064,29[' ]| with great politeness by$4$ the whole$2$ family. $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet 113:064,30[' ]| indeed said little; but the ladies were ready enough to$9$ 113:064,31[' ]| talk$1$, and $PP#K$Mr%*Collins seemed neither in$4$ need$0$ of encouragement, 113:064,32[' ]| nor inclined to$9$ be silent himself. He was a tall, heavy looking 113:064,33[' ]| young man of five*and*twenty. His air was grave$2$ 113:064,34[' ]| and stately, and his manners were very formal. He had 113:064,35[' ]| not been long seated before$3$ he complimented $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 113:064,36[' ]| on$4$ having so$5#1$ fine a family of daughters, said 113:064,36@k | he had heard 113:064,37@k | much of their beauty, but that$3$, in$4$ this instance$0$, fame had 113:064,38@k | fallen short of the truth; 113:064,38[' ]| and added, that$3$ 113:064,38@k | he did not 113:065,01@k | doubt$1$ her seeing them all in$4$ due$2$ time well$5$ disposed of in$4$ 113:065,02@k | marriage. 113:065,02[' ]| This gallantry was not much to$4$ the taste of 113:065,03[' ]| some of his hearers, but $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, who$6#1$ quarrelled with 113:065,04[' ]| no$2$ compliments, answered most readily, 113:065,05[D ]| "You are very kind$2$, sir, I am sure; and I wish$1$ with all 113:065,06[D ]| my heart it may$1$ prove so$5#2$; for$3$ else they will$1$ be destitute 113:065,07[D ]| enough. Things are settled so$5#1$ oddly." 113:065,08[K ]| "You allude perhaps to$4$ the entail of this estate." 113:065,09[D ]| "Ah! sir, I do indeed. It is a grievous affair to$4$ my 113:065,10[D ]| poor girls, you must confess. Not that$3$ I mean$1$ to$9$ find 113:065,11[D ]| fault with \you\, for$3$ such things I know are all chance$0$ in$4$ 113:065,12[D ]| this world. There is no$2$ knowing how estates will$1$ go when 113:065,13[D ]| once they come to$9$ be entailed." 113:065,14[K ]| "I am very sensible$2#1$, madam, of the hardship to$4$ my 113:065,15[K ]| fair cousins, ~~ and could say much on$4$ the subject$0$, but that$3$ 113:065,16[K ]| I am cautious of appearing forward$2$ and precipitate. 113:065,17[K ]| But I can assure the young ladies that$3$ I come prepared 113:065,18[K ]| to$9$ admire them. At present$0#1$ I will$1$ not say more, but 113:065,19[K ]| perhaps when we are better acquainted ~" 113:065,20[' ]| He was interrupted by$4$ a summons to$4$ dinner; and the 113:065,21[' ]| girls smiled on$4$ each other. They were not the only objects$0$ 113:065,22[' ]| of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's admiration. The hall, the dining-room, 113:065,23[' ]| and all its furniture were examined and praised; and his 113:065,24[' ]| commendation of every*thing would have touched $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's 113:065,25[' ]| heart, but for$4$ the mortifying supposition of his 113:065,26[' ]| viewing it all as his own$2$ future property. The dinner too$5#2$ 113:065,27[' ]| in$4$ its turn$0$ was highly admired; and he begged to$9$ know 113:065,28@k | to$4$ which$6#1$ of his fair cousins, the excellence of its cookery 113:065,29@k | was owing. 113:065,29[' ]| But here he was set$1$ right$2#1$ by$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 113:065,30[' ]| who$6#1$ assured him with some asperity that$3$ 113:065,30@d | they were very 113:065,31@d | well$5$ able to$9$ keep a good cook, and that$3$ her daughters had 113:065,32@d | nothing to$9$ do in$4$ the kitchen. 113:065,32[' ]| He begged pardon$0$ for$4$ having 113:065,33[' ]| displeased her. In$4$ a softened tone she declared herself 113:065,34[' ]| not at all offended; but he continued to$9$ apologise for$4$ 113:065,35[' ]| about$4$ a quarter$0#1$ of an hour. 114:066,01[' ]| During dinner, $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet scarcely spoke at all; but 114:066,02[' ]| when the servants were withdrawn, he thought$1$ it time 114:066,03[' ]| to$9$ have some conversation with his guest, and therefore 114:066,04[' ]| started a subject$0$ in$4$ which$6#1$ he expected him to$9$ shine, by$4$ 114:066,05[' ]| observing that$3$ 114:066,05@c | he seemed very fortunate in$4$ his patroness. 114:066,06@c | $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh's attention to$4$ his wishes$0$, and 114:066,07@c | consideration for$4$ his comfort$0$, appeared very remarkable. 114:066,08[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet could not have chosen better. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 114:066,09[' ]| was eloquent in$4$ her praise$0$. The subject$0$ elevated him to$4$ 114:066,10[' ]| more than usual solemnity of manner, and with a most 114:066,11[' ]| important aspect he protested that$3$ 114:066,11@k | he had never in$4$ his 114:066,12@k | life witnessed such behaviour in$4$ a person of rank$0$ ~~ such 114:066,13@k | affability and condescension, as he had himself experienced 114:066,14@k | from $PP#L$Lady*Catherine. She had been graciously pleased 114:066,15@k | to$9$ approve of both the discourses, which$6#1$ he had already 114:066,16@k | had the honour$0$ of preaching before$4$ her. She had also 114:066,17@k | asked him twice to$9$ dine at Rosings, and had sent for$4$ him 114:066,18@k | only the Saturday before$5$, to$9$ make$1$ up$5$ her pool of quadrille 114:066,19@k | in$4$ the evening. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine was reckoned proud by$4$ 114:066,20@k | many people he knew, but \he\ had never seen any*thing 114:066,21@k | but affability in$4$ her. She had always spoken to$4$ him as 114:066,22@k | she would to$4$ any other gentleman; she made not the 114:066,23@k | smallest objection to$4$ his joining in$4$ the society of the 114:066,24@k | neighbourhood, nor to$4$ his leaving his parish occasionally 114:066,25@k | for$4$ a week or two, to$9$ visit$1$ his relations. She had even$5$ 114:066,26@k | condescended to$9$ advise him to$9$ marry as soon as he could, 114:066,27@k | provided he chose with discretion; and had once paid 114:066,28@k | him a visit$0$ in$4$ his humble$2$ parsonage; where she had 114:066,29@k | perfectly approved all the alterations he had been making, 114:066,30@k | and had even$5$ vouchsafed to$9$ suggest some herself, ~~ some 114:066,31@k | shelves in$4$ the closets up*stairs." 114:066,32[D ]| "That$6#2$ is all very proper and civil, I am sure," 114:066,32[' ]| said 114:066,33[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 114:066,33[D ]| "and I dare$1#2$ say she is a very agreeable 114:067,01[D ]| woman. It is a pity$0$ that$3$ great ladies in$4$ general$0$ are not 114:067,02[D ]| more like$4$ her. Does she live near$4$ you, sir?" 114:067,03[K ]| "The garden in$4$ which$6#1$ stands my humble$2$ abode, is 114:067,04[K ]| separated only by$4$ a lane from Rosings*Park, her ladyship's 114:067,05[K ]| residence." 114:067,06[D ]| "I think you said she was a widow, sir? has she any 114:067,07[D ]| family?" 114:067,08[K ]| "She has one only daughter, the heiress of Rosings, 114:067,09[K ]| and of very extensive property." 114:067,10[D ]| "Ah!" 114:067,10[' ]| cried $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, shaking her head$0$, 114:067,10[D ]| "then 114:067,11[D ]| she is better off than many girls. And what sort of young 114:067,12[D ]| lady is she? is she handsome?" 114:067,13[K ]| "She is a most charming young lady indeed. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine 114:067,14[K ]| herself says that$3$ in$4$ point$0$ of true beauty, $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh 114:067,15[K ]| is far superior to$4$ the handsomest of her sex; 114:067,16[K ]| because there is that$6#2$ in$4$ her features which$6#1$ marks the 114:067,17[K ]| young woman of distinguished birth$0#1$. She is unfortunately 114:067,18[K ]| of a sickly constitution, which$6#1$ has prevented her 114:067,19[K ]| making that$6#2$ progress in$4$ many accomplishments, which$6#1$ 114:067,20[K ]| she could not otherwise have failed of; as I am informed 114:067,21[K ]| by$4$ the lady who$6#1$ superintended her education, and who$6#1$ 114:067,22[K ]| still$5$ resides with them. But she is perfectly amiable, 114:067,23[K ]| and often condescends to$9$ drive$1$ by$4$ my humble$2$ abode in$4$ 114:067,24[K ]| her little phaeton and ponies." 114:067,25[D ]| "Has she been presented? I do not remember her 114:067,26[D ]| name$0$ among the ladies at court$0$." 114:067,27[K ]| "Her indifferent state$0$ of health unhappily prevents 114:067,28[K ]| her being$1$ in$4$ town; and by$4$ that$6#2$ means$0$, as I told $PP#L$Lady*Catherine 114:067,29[K ]| myself one day, has deprived the British court$0$ 114:067,30[K ]| of its brightest ornament. Her ladyship seemed pleased 114:067,31[K ]| with the idea, and you may$1$ imagine that$3$ I am happy 114:067,32[K ]| on$4$ every occasion$0$ to$9$ offer$1$ those little delicate compliments 114:067,33[K ]| which$6#1$ are always acceptable to$4$ ladies. I have 114:067,34[K ]| more than once observed to$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, that$3$ her 114:067,35[K ]| charming daughter seemed born$1#1$ to$9$ be a duchess, and that$3$ 114:067,36[K ]| the most elevated rank$0$, instead of giving her consequence, 114:067,37[K ]| would be adorned by$4$ her. ~~ These are the kind$0$ of little 114:067,38[K ]| things which$6#1$ please her ladyship, and it is a sort of 114:068,01[K ]| attention which$6#1$ I conceive myself peculiarly bound to$9$ 114:068,02[K ]| pay$1$." 114:068,03[C ]| "You judge$1$ very properly," 114:068,03[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, 114:068,03[C ]| "and it 114:068,04[C ]| is happy for$4$ you that$3$ you possess the talent of flattering 114:068,05[C ]| with delicacy. May$1$ I ask whether these pleasing attentions 114:068,06[C ]| proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are the 114:068,07[C ]| result$0$ of previous study$0$?" 114:068,08[K ]| "They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, 114:068,09[K ]| and though I sometimes amuse myself with suggesting 114:068,10[K ]| and arranging such little elegant compliments as may$1$ be 114:068,11[K ]| adapted to$4$ ordinary occasions, I always wish$1$ to$9$ give them 114:068,12[K ]| as unstudied an air as possible." 114:068,13[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's expectations were fully answered. His 114:068,14[' ]| cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, and he listened 114:068,15[' ]| to$4$ him with the keenest enjoyment, maintaining at the 114:068,16[' ]| same time the most resolute composure of countenance, 114:068,17[' ]| and except in$4$ an occasional glance$0$ at $PP#A$Elizabeth, requiring 114:068,18[' ]| no$2$ partner in$4$ his pleasure. 114:068,19[' ]| By$4$ tea-time however the dose had been enough, and 114:068,20[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet was glad to$9$ take his guest into the drawing-room 114:068,21[' ]| again, and when tea was over, glad to$9$ invite him 114:068,22[' ]| to$9$ read aloud to$4$ the ladies. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins readily assented, 114:068,23[' ]| and a book was produced; but on$4$ beholding it, (for$3$ 114:068,24[' ]| every*thing announced it to$9$ be from a circulating library,) 114:068,25[' ]| he started back$5$, and begging pardon$0$, protested that$3$ he 114:068,26[' ]| never read novels. ~~ $PP#G$Kitty stared at him, and $PP#H$Lydia 114:068,27[' ]| exclaimed. ~~ Other books were produced, and after$4$ some 114:068,28[' ]| deliberation he chose $PP#Z1$Fordyce's Sermons. $PP#H$Lydia gaped 114:068,29[' ]| as he opened the volume, and before$3$ he had, with very 114:068,30[' ]| monotonous solemnity, read three pages, she interrupted 114:068,31[' ]| him with, 114:068,32[H ]| "Do you know, mama, that$3$ my uncle $PP#ZZG$Philips talks 114:068,33[H ]| of turning away $PP#ZZJ$Richard, and if he does, $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster 114:068,34[H ]| will$1$ hire$1$ him. My aunt told me so$5#2$ herself on$4$ Saturday. 114:068,35[H ]| I shall walk$1$ to$4$ Meryton to-morrow to$9$ hear more about$4$ 114:068,36[H ]| it, and to$9$ ask when $PP#W$Mr%*Denny comes back$5$ from 114:068,37[H ]| town." 114:068,38[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia was bid by$4$ her two eldest sisters to$9$ hold$1$ her 114:069,01[' ]| tongue; but $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, much offended, laid aside his 114:069,02[' ]| book, and said, 114:069,03[K ]| "I have often observed how little young ladies are 114:069,04[K ]| interested by$4$ books of a serious$2$ stamp, though written 114:069,05[K ]| solely for$4$ their benefit. It amazes me, I confess; ~~ for$3$ 114:069,06[K ]| certainly, there can be nothing so$5#1$ advantageous to$4$ them 114:069,07[K ]| as instruction. But I will$1$ no$2$ longer importune my young 114:069,08[K ]| cousin." 114:069,09[' ]| Then turning to$4$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet he offered himself as his 114:069,10[' ]| antagonist at backgammon. $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet accepted the 114:069,11[' ]| challenge, observing that$3$ 114:069,11@c | he acted very wisely in$4$ leaving 114:069,12@c | the girls to$4$ their own$2$ trifling amusements. 114:069,12[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 114:069,13[' ]| and her daughters apologised most civilly for$4$ $PP#H$Lydia's 114:069,14[' ]| interruption, and promised that$3$ it should not occur again, 114:069,15[' ]| if he would resume his book; but $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, after$4$ 114:069,16[' ]| assuring them that$3$ 114:069,16@k | he bore$1#1$ his young cousin no$2$ ill*will, 114:069,17@k | and should never resent her behaviour as any affront, 114:069,18[' ]| seated himself at another table with $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, and 114:069,19[' ]| prepared for$4$ backgammon. 115:070,01[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was not a sensible$2#2$ man, and the deficiency 115:070,02[' ]| of nature had been but little assisted by$4$ education or 115:070,03[' ]| society; the greatest part$0$ of his life having been spent 115:070,04[' ]| under the guidance of an illiterate and miserly father; 115:070,05[' ]| and though he belonged to$4$ one of the universities, he had 115:070,06[' ]| merely kept the necessary terms, without forming at it 115:070,07[' ]| any useful acquaintance. The subjection in$4$ which$6#1$ his 115:070,08[' ]| father had brought him up$5$, had given him originally great 115:070,09[' ]| humility of manner, but it was now a good deal$0$ counteracted 115:070,10[' ]| by$4$ the self-conceit of a weak head$0$, living in$4$ retirement, 115:070,11[' ]| and the consequential feelings of early and unexpected 115:070,12[' ]| prosperity. A fortunate chance$0$ had recommended 115:070,13[' ]| him to$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh when the living of 115:070,14[' ]| Hunsford was vacant; and the respect$0$ which$6#1$ he felt for$4$ 115:070,15[' ]| her high rank$0$, and his veneration for$4$ her as his patroness, 115:070,16[' ]| mingling with a very good opinion of himself, of his 115:070,17[' ]| authority as a clergyman, and his rights as a rector, made 115:070,18[' ]| him altogether a mixture of pride and obsequiousness, 115:070,19[' ]| self-importance and humility. 115:070,20[' ]| Having now a good house and very sufficient income, 115:070,21[' ]| he intended to$9$ marry; and in$4$ seeking a reconciliation 115:070,22[' ]| with the Longbourn family he had a wife in$4$ view$0$, as he 115:070,23[' ]| meant to$9$ chuse one of the daughters, if he found them 115:070,24[' ]| as handsome and amiable as they were represented by$4$ 115:070,25[' ]| common$2$ report$0$. This was his plan of amends ~~ of atonement ~~ 115:070,26[' ]| for$4$ inheriting their father's estate; and he thought$1$ 115:070,27[' ]| it an excellent one, full of eligibility and suitableness, 115:070,28[' ]| and excessively generous and disinterested on$4$ his own$2$ 115:070,29[' ]| part$0$. 115:070,30[' ]| His plan did not vary on$4$ seeing them. ~~ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet's 115:070,31[' ]| lovely face$0$ confirmed his views, and established all his 115:070,32[' ]| strictest notions of what was due$2$ to$4$ seniority; and for$4$ 115:070,33[' ]| the first evening \she\ was his settled choice$0$. The next 115:071,01[' ]| morning, however, made an alteration; for$3$ in$4$ a quarter$0#1$ 115:071,02[' ]| of an hour's te^te-a`-te^te with $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet before$4$ breakfast$0$, 115:071,03[' ]| a conversation beginning with his parsonage-house, and 115:071,04[' ]| leading naturally to$4$ the avowal of his hopes$0$, that$3$ a mistress 115:071,05[' ]| for$4$ it might be found at Longbourn, produced from her, 115:071,06[' ]| amid very complaisant smiles and general$2$ encouragement, 115:071,07[' ]| a caution$0$ against the very $PP#E$Jane he had fixed on$4$. ~~ 115:071,07[D ]| "As 115:071,08[D ]| to$4$ her \younger\ daughters she could not take upon$4$ her to$9$ 115:071,09[D ]| say ~~ she could not positively answer$1$ ~~ but she did not 115:071,10[D ]| \know\ of any prepossession; ~~ her \eldest\ daughter, she must 115:071,11[D ]| just$5$ mention$1$ ~~ she felt it incumbent on$4$ her to$9$ hint$1$, was 115:071,12[D ]| likely to$9$ be very soon engaged." 115:071,13[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins had only to$9$ change$1$ from $PP#E$Jane to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth ~~ 115:071,14[' ]| and it was soon done ~~ done while$3$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was 115:071,15[' ]| stirring the fire$0$. $PP#A$Elizabeth, equally next to$4$ $PP#E$Jane in$4$ birth$0#1$ 115:071,16[' ]| and beauty, succeeded her of course$8$. 115:071,17[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet treasured up$5$ the hint$0$, and trusted that$3$ she 115:071,18[' ]| might soon have two daughters married; and the man 115:071,19[' ]| whom$6#1$ she could not bear$1$ to$9$ speak of the day before$5$, was 115:071,20[' ]| now high in$4$ her good graces. 115:071,21[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia's intention of walking to$4$ Meryton was not 115:071,22[' ]| forgotten; every sister except $PP#F$Mary agreed to$9$ go with 115:071,23[' ]| her; and $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was to$9$ attend them, at the request$0$ 115:071,24[' ]| of $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, who$6#1$ was most anxious to$9$ get rid of him, 115:071,25[' ]| and have his library to$4$ himself; for$3$ thither $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 115:071,26[' ]| had followed him after$4$ breakfast$0$, and there he would 115:071,27[' ]| continue, nominally engaged with one of the largest folios 115:071,28[' ]| in$4$ the collection, but really talking to$4$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, with 115:071,29[' ]| little cessation, of his house and garden at Hunsford. 115:071,30[' ]| Such doings discomposed $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet exceedingly. In$4$ his 115:071,31[' ]| library he had been always sure of leisure and tranquillity; 115:071,32[' ]| and 115:071,32@c | though prepared, 115:071,32[' ]| as he told $PP#A$Elizabeth, 115:071,32@c | to$9$ meet$1$ with 115:071,33@c | folly and conceit in$4$ every other room in$4$ the house, he was 115:071,34@c | used to$9$ be free from them there; 115:071,34[' ]| his civility, therefore, 115:071,35[' ]| was most prompt$2$ in$4$ inviting $PP#K$Mr%*Collins to$9$ join his 115:071,36[' ]| daughters in$4$ their walk$0$; and $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, being$1$ in$4$ fact 115:071,37[' ]| much better fitted for$4$ a walker than a reader, was extremely 115:071,38[' ]| well$5$ pleased to$9$ close$1$ his large book, and go. 115:072,01[' ]| In$4$ pompous nothings on$4$ his side$0$, and civil assents on$4$ 115:072,02[' ]| that$6#2$ of his cousins, their time passed till they entered 115:072,03[' ]| Meryton. The attention of the younger ones was then 115:072,04[' ]| no$2$ longer to$9$ be gained by$4$ \him\. Their eyes were immediately 115:072,05[' ]| wandering up$5$ in$4$ the street in$4$ quest of the officers, 115:072,06[' ]| and nothing less than a very smart bonnet indeed, or 115:072,07[' ]| a really new muslin in$4$ a shop window, could recal$0$ them. 115:072,08[' ]| But the attention of every lady was soon caught by$4$ 115:072,09[' ]| a young man, whom$6#1$ they had never seen before$5$, of most 115:072,10[' ]| gentlemanlike appearance, walking with an officer on$4$ the 115:072,11[' ]| other side$0$ of the way. The officer was the very $PP#W$Mr%*Denny, 115:072,12[' ]| concerning whose$6#1$ return$0$ from London $PP#H$Lydia came to$9$ 115:072,13[' ]| inquire, and he bowed as they passed. All were struck 115:072,14[' ]| with the stranger's air, all wondered who$6#1$ he could be, and 115:072,15[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty and $PP#H$Lydia, determined if possible to$9$ find out$5$, led 115:072,16[' ]| the way across$4$ the street, under pretence of wanting 115:072,17[' ]| something in$4$ an opposite shop, and fortunately had just$5$ 115:072,18[' ]| gained the pavement when the two gentlemen turning 115:072,19[' ]| back$5$ had reached the same spot. $PP#W$Mr%*Denny addressed 115:072,20[' ]| them directly, and 115:072,20@w | entreated permission to$9$ introduce his 115:072,21@w | friend, $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, who$6#1$ had returned with him the day 115:072,22@w | before$5$ from town, and he was happy to$9$ say had accepted 115:072,23@w | a commission in$4$ their corps. 115:072,23[' ]| This was exactly as it should 115:072,24[' ]| be; for$3$ the young man wanted only regimentals to$9$ make$1$ 115:072,25[' ]| him completely charming. His appearance was greatly 115:072,26[' ]| in$4$ his favour$0$; he had all the best part$0$ of beauty, a fine 115:072,27[' ]| countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address$0$. 115:072,28[' ]| The introduction was followed up$5$ on$4$ his side$0$ by$4$ a happy 115:072,29[' ]| readiness of conversation ~~ a readiness at the same time 115:072,30[' ]| perfectly correct$2$ and unassuming; and the whole$2$ party 115:072,31[' ]| were still$5$ standing and talking together very agreeably, 115:072,32[' ]| when the sound$0$ of horses drew their notice$0$, and $PP#B$Darcy 115:072,33[' ]| and $PP#I$Bingley were seen riding down$4$ the street. On$4$ distinguishing 115:072,34[' ]| the ladies of the group, the two gentlemen 115:072,35[' ]| came directly towards them, and began the usual civilities. 115:072,36[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley was the principal$2$ spokesman, and $PP#E$Miss*Bennet the 115:072,37[' ]| principal$2$ object$0$. 115:072,37@i | He was then, 115:072,37[' ]| he said, 115:072,37@i | on$4$ his way to$4$ 115:072,38@i | Longbourn on$4$ purpose to$9$ inquire after$4$ her. 115:072,38[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 115:073,01[' ]| corroborated it with a bow$0#1$, and was beginning to$9$ determine 115:073,02[' ]| not to$9$ fix his eyes on$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, when they were 115:073,03[' ]| suddenly arrested by$4$ the sight of the stranger$0$, and 115:073,04[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth happening to$9$ see the countenance of both as 115:073,05[' ]| they looked at each other, was all astonishment at the 115:073,06[' ]| effect$0$ of the meeting. 115:073,06@a | Both changed colour, one looked 115:073,07@a | white, the other red. $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, after$4$ a few moments, 115:073,08@a | touched his hat ~~ a salutation which$6#1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy just$5$ 115:073,09@a | deigned to$9$ return$1$. What could be the meaning of it? ~~ 115:073,10@a | It was impossible to$9$ imagine; it was impossible not to$9$ 115:073,11@a | long to$9$ know. 115:073,12[' ]| In$4$ another minute$0$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, but without seeming 115:073,13[' ]| to$9$ have noticed what passed, took leave$0$ and rode on$5$ with 115:073,14[' ]| his friend. 115:073,15[' ]| $PP#W$Mr%*Denny and $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham walked with the young 115:073,16[' ]| ladies to$4$ the door of $PP#ZZG$Mr%*Philips's house, and then made 115:073,17[' ]| their bows, in$4$ spite$8$ of $PP#H$Miss*Lydia's pressing entreaties 115:073,18[' ]| that$3$ they would come in$5$, and even$5$ in$4$ spite$8$ of $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips' 115:073,19[' ]| throwing up$5$ the parlour window, and loudly seconding the 115:073,20[' ]| invitation. 115:073,21[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips was always glad to$9$ see her nieces, and the 115:073,22[' ]| two eldest, from their recent absence, were particularly 115:073,23[' ]| welcome$2$, and she was eagerly expressing 115:073,23@v | her surprise$0$ at 115:073,24@v | their sudden$2$ return$0$ home, which$6#1$, as their own$2$ carriage 115:073,25@v | had not fetched them, she should have known nothing 115:073,26@v | about$4$, if she had not happened to$9$ see $PP#ZV$Mr%*Jones's shop*boy 115:073,27@v | in$4$ the street, who$6#1$ had told her that$3$ they were not to$9$ send 115:073,28@v | any more draughts to$4$ Netherfield because the $PP#E1$Miss*Bennets 115:073,29@v | were come away, 115:073,29[' ]| when her civility was claimed 115:073,30[' ]| towards $PP#K$Mr%*Collins by$4$ $PP#E$Jane's introduction of him. She 115:073,31[' ]| received him with her very best politeness, which$6#1$ he 115:073,32[' ]| returned with as much more, apologising for$4$ his intrusion, 115:073,33[' ]| without any previous acquaintance with her, which$6#1$ he 115:073,34[' ]| could not help$1$ flattering himself however might be justified 115:073,35[' ]| by$4$ his relationship to$4$ the young ladies who$6#1$ introduced 115:073,36[' ]| him to$4$ her notice$0$. $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips was quite awed by$4$ such 115:073,37[' ]| an excess of good*breeding; but her contemplation of 115:073,38[' ]| one stranger$0$ was soon put an end$0$ to$4$ by$4$ exclamations and 115:074,01[' ]| inquiries about$4$ the other, of whom$6#1$, however, she could 115:074,02[' ]| only tell her nieces what they already knew, that$3$ 115:074,02@v | $PP#W$Mr%*Denny 115:074,03@v | had brought him from London, and that$3$ he was 115:074,04@v | to$9$ have a lieutenant's commission in$4$ the *****shire. She 115:074,05@v | had been watching him the last$2$ hour, 115:074,05[' ]| she said, 115:074,05@v | as he walked 115:074,06@v | up$4$ and down$4$ the street, 115:074,06[' ]| and had $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham appeared 115:074,07[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty and $PP#H$Lydia would certainly have continued the 115:074,08[' ]| occupation, but unluckily no*one passed the window 115:074,09[' ]| now except a few of the officers, who$6#1$ in$4$ comparison with 115:074,10[' ]| the stranger$0$, were become 115:074,10[Y ]| "stupid, disagreeable fellows." 115:074,11[' ]| Some of them were to$9$ dine with the $PP#ZZG$Philipses the next 115:074,12[' ]| day, and their aunt promised to$9$ make$1$ her husband call$1$ 115:074,13[' ]| on$4$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, and give him an invitation also, if the 115:074,14[' ]| family from Longbourn would come in$4$ the evening. This 115:074,15[' ]| was agreed to$4$, and $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips protested that$3$ 115:074,15@v | they would 115:074,16@v | have a nice comfortable noisy game of lottery tickets, and 115:074,17@v | a little bit of hot supper afterwards. 115:074,17[' ]| The prospect of 115:074,18[' ]| such delights$0$ was very cheering, and they parted in$4$ mutual 115:074,19[' ]| good spirits. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins repeated his apologies in$4$ quitting 115:074,20[' ]| the room, and was assured with unwearying civility that$3$ 115:074,21[' ]| they were perfectly needless. 115:074,22[' ]| As they walked home, $PP#A$Elizabeth related to$4$ $PP#E$Jane what 115:074,23[' ]| she had seen pass$1$ between the two gentlemen; but though 115:074,24[' ]| $PP#E$Jane would have defended either or both, had they 115:074,25[' ]| appeared to$9$ be wrong, she could no$2$ more explain such 115:074,26[' ]| behaviour than her sister. 115:074,27[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins on$4$ his return$0$ highly gratified $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 115:074,28[' ]| by$4$ admiring $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips's manners and politeness. He 115:074,29[' ]| protested that$3$ 115:074,29@k | except $PP#L$Lady*Catherine and her daughter, 115:074,30@k | he had never seen a more elegant woman; for$3$ she had 115:074,31@k | not only received him with the utmost civility, but had 115:074,32@k | even$5$ pointedly included him in$4$ her invitation for$4$ the next 115:074,33@k | evening, although utterly unknown to$4$ her before$5$. Something 115:074,34@k | he supposed might be attributed to$4$ his connection 115:074,35@k | with them, but yet he had never met with so$5#1$ much 115:074,36@k | attention in$4$ the whole$2$ course$0$ of his life. 116:075,01[' ]| As no$2$ objection was made to$4$ the young people's engagement 116:075,02[' ]| with their aunt, and all $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's scruples of 116:075,03[' ]| leaving $PP#C$Mr% and $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet for$4$ a single evening during 116:075,04[' ]| his visit$0$ were most steadily resisted, the coach conveyed 116:075,05[' ]| him and his five cousins at a suitable hour to$4$ Meryton; 116:075,06[' ]| and the girls had the pleasure of hearing, as they entered 116:075,07[' ]| the drawing-room, that$3$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham had accepted their 116:075,08[' ]| uncle's invitation, and was then in$4$ the house. 116:075,09[' ]| When this information was given, and they had all 116:075,10[' ]| taken their seats, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was at leisure to$9$ look$1$ around$4$ 116:075,11[' ]| him and admire, and he was so$5#1$ much struck with the size 116:075,12[' ]| and furniture of the apartment, that$3$ he declared 116:075,12@k | he might 116:075,13@k | almost have supposed himself in$4$ the small summer 116:075,14@k | breakfast*parlour at Rosings; 116:075,14[' ]| a comparison that$6#1$ did not 116:075,15[' ]| at first convey much gratification; but when $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips 116:075,16[' ]| understood from him what Rosings was, and who$6#1$ was its 116:075,17[' ]| proprietor, when she had listened to$4$ the description of 116:075,18[' ]| only one of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's drawing-rooms, and found 116:075,19[' ]| that$3$ the chimney-piece alone had cost$1$ eight hundred 116:075,20[' ]| pounds, she felt all the force$0$ of the compliment$0$, and would 116:075,21[' ]| hardly have resented a comparison with the housekeeper's 116:075,22[' ]| room. 116:075,23[' ]| In$4$ describing to$4$ her all the grandeur of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine 116:075,24[' ]| and her mansion, with occasional digressions in$4$ praise$0$ of 116:075,25[' ]| his own$2$ humble$2$ abode, and the improvements it was 116:075,26[' ]| receiving, he was happily employed until the gentlemen 116:075,27[' ]| joined them; and he found in$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips a very attentive 116:075,28[' ]| listener, whose$6#1$ opinion of his consequence increased with 116:075,29[' ]| what she heard, and who$6#1$ was resolving to$9$ retail it all 116:075,30[' ]| among her neighbours as soon as she could. To$4$ the girls, 116:075,31[' ]| who$6#1$ could not listen to$4$ their cousin, and who$6#1$ had nothing 116:075,32[' ]| to$9$ do but to$9$ wish$1$ for$4$ an instrument, and examine their 116:075,33[' ]| own$2$ indifferent imitations of china on$4$ the mantlepiece, the 116:076,01[' ]| interval of waiting appeared very long. It was over at 116:076,02[' ]| last$0$ however. The gentlemen did approach$1$; and when 116:076,03[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham walked into the room, $PP#A$Elizabeth felt that$3$ 116:076,04[' ]| she had neither been seeing him before$5$, nor thinking of him 116:076,05[' ]| since, with the smallest degree of unreasonable admiration. 116:076,06@a | The officers of the *****shire were in$4$ general$0$ a very creditable, 116:076,07@a | gentlemanlike set$0$, and the best of them were of the 116:076,08@a | present$2$ party; but $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham was as far beyond$4$ them 116:076,09@a | all in$4$ person, countenance, air, and walk$0$, as \they\ were 116:076,10@a | superior to$4$ the broad-faced stuffy uncle $PP#ZZG$Philips, breathing 116:076,11@a | port wine, who$6#1$ followed them into the room. 116:076,12[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham was the happy man towards whom$6#1$ almost 116:076,13[' ]| every female$2$ eye was turned, and $PP#A$Elizabeth was the 116:076,14[' ]| happy woman by$4$ whom$6#1$ he finally seated himself; and 116:076,15[' ]| the agreeable manner in$4$ which$6#1$ he immediately fell into 116:076,16[' ]| conversation, though it was only on$4$ its being$1$ a wet$2$ night, 116:076,17[' ]| and on$4$ the probability of a rainy season, made her feel 116:076,18[' ]| that$3$ 116:076,18@a | the commonest, dullest, most threadbare topic might 116:076,19@a | be rendered interesting by$4$ the skill of the speaker. 116:076,20[' ]| With such rivals for$4$ the notice$0$ of the fair, as $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham 116:076,21[' ]| and the officers, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins seemed likely to$9$ sink 116:076,22[' ]| into insignificance; to$4$ the young ladies he certainly was 116:076,23[' ]| nothing; but he had still$5$ at intervals a kind$2$ listener in$4$ 116:076,24[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips, and was, by$4$ her watchfulness, most abundantly 116:076,25[' ]| supplied with coffee and muffin. 116:076,26[' ]| When the card*tables were placed, he had an opportunity 116:076,27[' ]| of obliging her in$4$ return$0$, by$4$ sitting down$5$ to$4$ whist. 116:076,28[K ]| "I know little of the game, at present$0#1$," 116:076,28[' ]| said he, 116:076,28[K ]| "but 116:076,29[K ]| I shall be glad to$9$ improve myself, for$3$ in$4$ my situation of 116:076,30[K ]| life ~" 116:076,30[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips was very thankful for$4$ his compliance, 116:076,31[' ]| but could not wait for$4$ his reason$0$. 116:076,32[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham did not play$1$ at whist, and with ready 116:076,33[' ]| delight$0$ was he received at the other table between $PP#A$Elizabeth 116:076,34[' ]| and $PP#H$Lydia. At first there seemed danger of $PP#H$Lydia's 116:076,35[' ]| engrossing him entirely, for$3$ she was a most determined 116:076,36[' ]| talker; but being$1$ likewise extremely fond of lottery 116:076,37[' ]| tickets, she soon grew too$5#1$ much interested in$4$ the game, 116:076,38[' ]| too$5#1$ eager in$4$ making bets and exclaiming after$4$ prizes, to$9$ 116:077,01[' ]| have attention for$4$ any*one in$4$ particular. Allowing for$4$ 116:077,02[' ]| the common$2$ demands$0$ of the game, $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham was 116:077,03[' ]| therefore at leisure to$9$ talk$1$ to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, and she was very 116:077,04[' ]| willing to$9$ hear him, though what she chiefly wished to$9$ 116:077,05[' ]| hear she could not hope$1$ to$9$ be told, the history of his 116:077,06[' ]| acquaintance with $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. She dared not even$5$ 116:077,07[' ]| mention$1$ that$6#2$ gentleman. Her curiosity however was 116:077,08[' ]| unexpectedly relieved. $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham began the subject$0$ 116:077,09[' ]| himself. He inquired how far Netherfield was from 116:077,10[' ]| Meryton; and, after$4$ receiving her answer$0$, asked in$4$ an 116:077,11[' ]| hesitating manner how long $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had been staying 116:077,12[' ]| there. 116:077,13[A ]| "About$4$ a month," 116:077,13[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth; and then, unwilling 116:077,14[' ]| to$9$ let the subject$0$ drop$1$, added, 116:077,14[A ]| "He is a man of very large 116:077,15[A ]| property in$4$ Derbyshire, I understand." 116:077,16[P ]| "Yes," 116:077,16[' ]| replied $PP#P$Wickham; ~~ 116:077,16[P ]| "his estate there is a noble 116:077,17[P ]| one. A clear$2$ ten thousand per*annum. You could not 116:077,18[P ]| have met with a person more capable of giving you certain 116:077,19[P ]| information on$4$ that$6#2$ head$0$ than myself ~~ for$3$ I have been 116:077,20[P ]| connected with his family in$4$ a particular manner from my 116:077,21[P ]| infancy." 116:077,22[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not but look$1$ surprised. 116:077,23[P ]| "You may$1$ well$5$ be surprised, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, at such an 116:077,24[P ]| assertion, after$4$ seeing, as you probably might, the very 116:077,25[P ]| cold$2$ manner of our meeting yesterday. ~~ Are you much 116:077,26[P ]| acquainted with $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy?" 116:077,27[A ]| "As much as I ever wish$1$ to$9$ be," 116:077,27[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth 116:077,28[' ]| warmly, ~~ 116:077,28[A ]| "I have spent four days in$4$ the same house 116:077,29[A ]| with him, and I think him very disagreeable." 116:077,30[P ]| "I have no$2$ right$0$ to$9$ give \my\ opinion," 116:077,30[' ]| said $PP#P$Wickham, 116:077,31[P ]| "as to$4$ his being$1$ agreeable or otherwise. I am not qualified 116:077,32[P ]| to$9$ form$1$ one. I have known him too$5#1$ long and too$5#1$ well$5$ to$9$ 116:077,33[P ]| be a fair judge$0$. It is impossible for$4$ \me\ to$9$ be impartial. 116:077,34[P ]| But I believe your opinion of him would in$4$ general$0$ 116:077,35[P ]| astonish ~~ and perhaps you would not express$1$ it quite so$5#1$ 116:077,36[P ]| strongly anywhere else. ~~ Here you are in$4$ your own$2$ family." 116:077,37[A ]| "Upon$4$ my word I say no$2$ more \here\ than I might say 116:077,38[A ]| in$4$ any house in$4$ the neighbourhood, except Netherfield. 116:078,01[A ]| He is not at all liked in$4$ Hertfordshire. Every*body is 116:078,02[A ]| disgusted with his pride. You will$1$ not find him more 116:078,03[A ]| favourably spoken of by$4$ any*one." 116:078,04[P ]| "I cannot pretend to$9$ be sorry," 116:078,04[' ]| said $PP#P$Wickham, after$4$ 116:078,05[' ]| a short interruption, 116:078,05[P ]| "that$3$ he or that$3$ any man should 116:078,06[P ]| not be estimated beyond$4$ their deserts; but with \him\ 116:078,07[P ]| I believe it does not often happen. The world is blinded 116:078,08[P ]| by$4$ his fortune and consequence, or frightened by$4$ his high 116:078,09[P ]| and imposing manners, and sees him only as he chuses to$9$ 116:078,10[P ]| be seen." 116:078,11[A ]| "I should take him, even$5$ on$4$ \my\ slight$2$ acquaintance, 116:078,12[A ]| to$9$ be an ill-tempered man." 116:078,12[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham only shook his 116:078,13[' ]| head$0$. 116:078,14[P ]| "I wonder$1$," 116:078,14[' ]| said he, at the next opportunity of speaking, 116:078,15[P ]| "whether he is likely to$9$ be in$4$ this country much 116:078,16[P ]| longer." 116:078,17[A ]| "I do not at all know; but I \heard\ nothing of his going 116:078,18[A ]| away when I was at Netherfield. I hope$1$ your plans in$4$ 116:078,19[A ]| favour$0$ of the *****shire will$1$ not be affected by$4$ his being$1$ 116:078,20[A ]| in$4$ the neighbourhood." 116:078,21[P ]| "Oh! no$7$ ~~ it is not for$4$ \me\ to$9$ be driven away by$4$ 116:078,22[P ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. If \he\ wishes$1$ to$9$ avoid seeing \me\, he must go. 116:078,23[P ]| We are not on$4$ friendly terms, and it always gives me pain$0$ 116:078,24[P ]| to$9$ meet$1$ him, but I have no$2$ reason$0$ for$4$ avoiding \him\ 116:078,25[P ]| but what I might proclaim to$4$ all the world; a sense of 116:078,26[P ]| very great ill*usage, and most painful regrets at his being$1$ 116:078,27[P ]| what he is. His father, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, the late $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy, 116:078,28[P ]| was one of the best men that$6#1$ ever breathed, and the truest 116:078,29[P ]| friend I ever had; and I can never be in$4$ company with 116:078,30[P ]| this $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy without being$1$ grieved to$4$ the soul by$4$ a 116:078,31[P ]| thousand tender$2$ recollections. His behaviour to$4$ myself 116:078,32[P ]| has been scandalous; but I verily believe I could forgive 116:078,33[P ]| him any*thing and every*thing, rather than his disappointing 116:078,34[P ]| the hopes$0$ and disgracing the memory of his father." 116:078,35[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth found the interest$0$ of the subject$0$ increase$1$, and 116:078,36[' ]| listened with all her heart; but the delicacy of it prevented 116:078,37[' ]| farther inquiry. 116:078,38[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham began to$9$ speak on$4$ more general$2$ topics, 116:079,01[' ]| Meryton, the neighbourhood, the society, appearing highly 116:079,02[' ]| pleased with all that$6#1$ he had yet seen, and speaking of the 116:079,03[' ]| latter especially, with gentle but very intelligible gallantry. 116:079,04[P ]| "It was the prospect of constant society, and good 116:079,05[P ]| society," 116:079,05[' ]| he added, 116:079,05[P ]| "which$6#1$ was my chief inducement to$9$ 116:079,06[P ]| enter the *****shire. I knew it to$9$ be a most respectable, 116:079,07[P ]| agreeable corps, and my friend $PP#W$Denny tempted me farther 116:079,08[P ]| by$4$ his account$0$ of their present$2$ quarters, and the very great 116:079,09[P ]| attentions and excellent acquaintance Meryton had procured 116:079,10[P ]| them. Society, I own$1$, is necessary to$4$ me. I have 116:079,11[P ]| been a disappointed man, and my spirits will$1$ not bear$1$ 116:079,12[P ]| solitude. I \must\ have employment and society. A 116:079,13[P ]| military life is not what I was intended for$4$, but circumstances 116:079,14[P ]| have now made it eligible. The church \ought\ to$9$ 116:079,15[P ]| have been my profession$0#2$ ~~ I was brought up$5$ for$4$ the church, 116:079,16[P ]| and I should at this time have been in$4$ possession of a most 116:079,17[P ]| valuable living, had it pleased the gentleman we were 116:079,18[P ]| speaking of just$5$ now." 116:079,19[A ]| "Indeed!" 116:079,20[P ]| "Yes ~~ the late $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy bequeathed me the next 116:079,21[P ]| presentation of the best living in$4$ his gift. He was my 116:079,22[P ]| godfather, and excessively attached to$4$ me. I cannot do 116:079,23[P ]| justice to$4$ his kindness. He meant to$9$ provide for$4$ me 116:079,24[P ]| amply, and thought$1$ he had done it; but when the living 116:079,25[P ]| fell, it was given elsewhere." 116:079,26[A ]| "Good heavens!" 116:079,26[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth; 116:079,26[A ]| "but how could 116:079,27[A ]| \that$6#2$\ be? ~~ How could his will$0$ be disregarded? ~~ Why did 116:079,28[A ]| not you seek legal redress?" 116:079,29[P ]| "There was just$5$ such an informality in$4$ the terms of 116:079,30[P ]| the bequest as to$9$ give me no$2$ hope$0$ from law. A man of 116:079,31[P ]| honour$0$ could not have doubted the intention, but $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 116:079,32[P ]| chose to$9$ doubt$1$ it ~~ or to$9$ treat$1$ it as a merely conditional 116:079,33[P ]| recommendation, and to$9$ assert that$3$ I had forfeited 116:079,34[P ]| all claim$0$ to$4$ it by$4$ extravagance, imprudence, in$4$ short 116:079,35[P ]| any*thing or nothing. Certain it is, that$3$ the living became 116:079,36[P ]| vacant two years ago, exactly as I was of an age to$9$ hold$1$ 116:079,37[P ]| it, and that$3$ it was given to$4$ another man; and no$2$ less 116:079,38[P ]| certain is it, that$3$ I cannot accuse myself of having really 116:080,01[P ]| done any*thing to$9$ deserve to$9$ lose it. I have a warm$2$, 116:080,02[P ]| unguarded temper, and I may$1$ perhaps have sometimes 116:080,03[P ]| spoken my opinion \of\ him, and \to$4$\ him, too$5#1$ freely. I can 116:080,04[P ]| recal$0$ nothing worse. But the fact is, that$3$ we are very 116:080,05[P ]| different sort of men, and that$3$ he hates me." 116:080,06[A ]| "This is quite shocking! ~~ He deserves to$9$ be publicly 116:080,07[A ]| disgraced." 116:080,08[P ]| "Some*time or other he \will$1$\ be ~~ but it shall not be 116:080,09[P ]| by$4$ \me\. Till I can forget his father, I can never defy or 116:080,10[P ]| expose \him\." 116:080,11[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth honoured him for$4$ such feelings, and thought$1$ 116:080,12[' ]| him handsomer than ever as he expressed them. 116:080,13[A ]| "But what," 116:080,13[' ]| said she, after$4$ a pause$0$, 116:080,13[A ]| "can have been 116:080,14[A ]| his motive? ~~ what can have induced him to$9$ behave so$5#1$ 116:080,15[A ]| cruelly?" 116:080,16[P ]| "A thorough, determined dislike$0$ of me ~~ a dislike$0$ which$6#1$ 116:080,17[P ]| I cannot but attribute in$4$ some measure$0$ to$4$ jealousy. Had 116:080,18[P ]| the late $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy liked me less, his son might have borne 116:080,19[P ]| with me better; but his father's uncommon attachment 116:080,20[P ]| to$4$ me, irritated him I believe very early in$4$ life. He had 116:080,21[P ]| not a temper to$9$ bear$1$ the sort of competition in$4$ which$6#1$ we 116:080,22[P ]| stood ~~ the sort of preference which$6#1$ was often given me." 116:080,23[A ]| "I had not thought$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy so$5#1$ bad as this ~~ though 116:080,24[A ]| I have never liked him, I had not thought$1$ so$5#1$ very ill of 116:080,25[A ]| him ~~ I had supposed him to$9$ be despising his fellow-creatures 116:080,26[A ]| in$4$ general$0$, but did not suspect him of descending 116:080,27[A ]| to$4$ such malicious revenge, such injustice, such inhumanity 116:080,28[A ]| as this!" 116:080,29[' ]| After$4$ a few minutes reflection, however, she continued, 116:080,30[A ]| "I \do\ remember his boasting one day, at Netherfield, of 116:080,31[A ]| the implacability of his resentments, of his having an 116:080,32[A ]| unforgiving temper. His disposition must be dreadful." 116:080,33[P ]| "I will$1$ not trust$1$ myself on$4$ the subject$0$," 116:080,33[' ]| replied $PP#P$Wickham, 116:080,34[P ]| "\I\ can hardly be just$2$ to$4$ him." 116:080,35[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was again deep in$4$ thought$0$, and after$4$ a time 116:080,36[' ]| exclaimed, 116:080,36[A ]| "To$9$ treat$1$ in$4$ such a manner, the godson, the 116:080,37[A ]| friend, the favourite$0$ of his father!" ~~ 116:080,37[' ]| She could have 116:080,38[' ]| added, 116:080,38@a | "A young man too$5#2$, like$4$ \you\, whose$6#1$ very countenance 116:081,01@a | may$1$ vouch for$4$ your being$1$ amiable? ~~ 116:081,01[' ]| but she 116:081,02[' ]| contented herself with 116:081,02[A ]| "And one, too$5#2$, who$6#1$ had probably 116:081,03[A ]| been his own$2$ companion from childhood, connected 116:081,04[A ]| together, as I think you said, in$4$ the closest manner!" 116:081,05[P ]| "We were born$1#1$ in$4$ the same parish, within the same 116:081,06[P ]| park, the greatest part$0$ of our youth was passed together; 116:081,07[P ]| inmates of the same house, sharing the same amusements, 116:081,08[P ]| objects$0$ of the same parental care$0$. \My\ father began life 116:081,09[P ]| in$4$ the profession$0#2$ which$6#1$ your uncle, $PP#ZZG$Mr%*Philips, appears 116:081,10[P ]| to$9$ do so$5#1$ much credit$0$ to$4$ ~~ but he gave up$5$ every*thing to$9$ 116:081,11[P ]| be of use$0$ to$4$ the late $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy, and devoted all his time 116:081,12[P ]| to$4$ the care$0$ of the Pemberley property. He was most 116:081,13[P ]| highly esteemed by$4$ $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy, a most intimate$2$, confidential 116:081,14[P ]| friend. $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy often acknowledged himself to$9$ 116:081,15[P ]| be under the greatest obligations to$4$ my father's active 116:081,16[P ]| superintendance, and when immediately before$4$ my father's 116:081,17[P ]| death, $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy gave him a voluntary promise$0$ of providing 116:081,18[P ]| for$4$ me, I am convinced that$3$ he felt it to$9$ be as much 116:081,19[P ]| a debt of gratitude to$4$ \him\, as of affection to$4$ myself." 116:081,20[A ]| "How strange!" 116:081,20[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth. 116:081,20[A ]| "How abominable! ~~ 116:081,21[A ]| I wonder$1$ that$3$ the very pride of this $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 116:081,22[A ]| has not made him just$2$ to$4$ you! ~~ If from no$2$ better motive, 116:081,23[A ]| that$3$ he should not have been too$5#1$ proud to$9$ be dishonest, ~~ 116:081,24[A ]| for$3$ dishonesty I must call$1$ it." 116:081,25[P ]| "It \is\ wonderful," ~~ 116:081,25[' ]| replied $PP#P$Wickham, ~~ 116:081,25[P ]| "for$3$ almost 116:081,26[P ]| all his actions may$1$ be traced to$4$ pride; ~~ and pride has 116:081,27[P ]| often been his best friend. It has connected him nearer 116:081,28[P ]| with virtue than any other feeling. But we are none of 116:081,29[P ]| us consistent; and in$4$ his behaviour to$4$ me, there were 116:081,30[P ]| stronger impulses even$5$ than pride." 116:081,31[A ]| "Can such abominable pride as his, have ever done 116:081,32[A ]| him good?" 116:081,33[P ]| "Yes. It has often led him to$9$ be liberal and generous, ~~ 116:081,34[P ]| to$9$ give his money freely, to$9$ display$1$ hospitality, to$9$ assist 116:081,35[P ]| his tenants, and relieve the poor. Family pride, and \filial\ 116:081,36[P ]| pride, for$3$ he is very proud of what his father was, have 116:081,37[P ]| done this. Not to$9$ appear to$9$ disgrace$1$ his family, to$9$ degenerate 116:081,38[P ]| from the popular qualities, or lose the influence$0$ of the 116:082,01[P ]| Pemberley*House, is a powerful motive. He has also 116:082,02[P ]| \brotherly\ pride, which$6#1$ with \some\ brotherly affection, makes 116:082,03[P ]| him a very kind$2$ and careful guardian of his sister; and you 116:082,04[P ]| will$1$ hear him generally cried up$5$ as the most attentive and 116:082,05[P ]| best of brothers." 116:082,06[A ]| "What sort of a girl is $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy?" 116:082,07[' ]| He shook his head$0$. ~~ 116:082,07[P ]| "I wish$1$ I could call$1$ her amiable. 116:082,08[P ]| It gives me pain$0$ to$9$ speak ill of a $PP#ZG$Darcy. But she is too$5#1$ 116:082,09[P ]| much like$4$ her brother, ~~ very, very proud. ~~ As a child, 116:082,10[P ]| she was affectionate and pleasing, and extremely fond of 116:082,11[P ]| me; and I have devoted hours and hours to$4$ her amusement. 116:082,12[P ]| But she is nothing to$4$ me now. She is a handsome 116:082,13[P ]| girl, about$4$ fifteen or sixteen, and I understand highly 116:082,14[P ]| accomplished. Since her father's death, her home has 116:082,15[P ]| been London, where a lady lives$1$ with her, and superintends 116:082,16[P ]| her education." 116:082,17[' ]| After$4$ many pauses and many trials of other subjects, 116:082,18[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not help$1$ reverting once more to$4$ the first, 116:082,19[' ]| and saying, 116:082,20[A ]| "I am astonished at his intimacy with $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley! 116:082,21[A ]| How can $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, who$6#1$ seems good*humour itself, and 116:082,22[A ]| is, I really believe, truly amiable, be in$4$ friendship with 116:082,23[A ]| such a man? How can they suit$1$ each other? ~~ Do you 116:082,24[A ]| know $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley?" 116:082,25[P ]| "Not at all." 116:082,26[A ]| "He is a sweet tempered, amiable, charming man. 116:082,27[A ]| He cannot know what $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is." 116:082,28[P ]| "Probably not; ~~ but $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy can please where he 116:082,29[P ]| chuses. He does not want$1$ abilities. He can be a conversible 116:082,30[P ]| companion if he thinks it worth his while$0$. Among 116:082,31[P ]| those who$6#1$ are at all his equals in$4$ consequence, he is a very 116:082,32[P ]| different man from what he is to$4$ the less prosperous. 116:082,33[P ]| His pride never deserts him; but with the rich, he is 116:082,34[P ]| liberal-minded, just$2$, sincere, rational, honourable, and 116:082,35[P ]| perhaps agreeable, ~~ allowing something for$4$ fortune and 116:082,36[P ]| figure." 116:082,37[' ]| The whist party soon afterwards breaking up$5$, the players 116:082,38[' ]| gathered round$4$ the other table, and $PP#K$Mr%*Collins took his 116:083,01[' ]| station between his cousin $PP#A$Elizabeth and $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips. ~~ 116:083,02[' ]| The usual inquiries as to$4$ his success were made by$4$ the latter. 116:083,03[' ]| It had not been very great; he had lost every point$0$; 116:083,04[' ]| but when $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips began to$9$ express$1$ her concern$0$ thereupon, 116:083,05[' ]| he assured her with much earnest gravity that$3$ 116:083,05@k | it 116:083,06@k | was not of the least importance, that$3$ he considered the 116:083,07@k | money as a mere trifle$0$, and begged she would not make$1$ 116:083,08@k | herself uneasy. 116:083,09[K ]| "I know very well$5$, madam," 116:083,09[' ]| said he, 116:083,09[K ]| "that$3$ when 116:083,10[K ]| persons sit down$5$ to$4$ a card*table, they must take their 116:083,11[K ]| chance$0$ of these things, ~~ and happily I am not in$4$ such 116:083,12[K ]| circumstances as to$9$ make$1$ five shillings any object$0$. There 116:083,13[K ]| are undoubtedly many who$6#1$ could not say the same, but 116:083,14[K ]| thanks to$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh, I am removed far 116:083,15[K ]| beyond$4$ the necessity of regarding little matters." 116:083,16[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's attention was caught; and after$4$ observing 116:083,17[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins for$4$ a few moments, he asked $PP#A$Elizabeth in$4$ 116:083,18[' ]| a low voice whether her relation were very intimately 116:083,19[' ]| acquainted with the family of $PP#ZI$de*Bourgh. 116:083,20[A ]| "$PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh," 116:083,20[' ]| she replied, 116:083,20[A ]| "has very 116:083,21[A ]| lately given him a living. I hardly know how $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 116:083,22[A ]| was first introduced to$4$ her notice$0$, but he certainly has 116:083,23[A ]| not known her long." 116:083,24[P ]| "You know of course$8$ that$3$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh 116:083,25[P ]| and $PP#ZF$Lady*Anne*Darcy were sisters; consequently that$3$ 116:083,26[P ]| she is aunt to$4$ the present$2$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy." 116:083,27[A ]| "No$7$, indeed, I did not. ~~ I knew nothing at all of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's 116:083,28[A ]| connections. I never heard of her existence 116:083,29[A ]| till the day before$4$ yesterday." 116:083,30[P ]| "Her daughter, $PP#ZJ$Miss*de*Bourgh, will$1$ have a very large 116:083,31[P ]| fortune, and it is believed that$3$ she and her cousin will$1$ 116:083,32[P ]| unite the two estates." 116:083,33[' ]| This information made $PP#A$Elizabeth smile$1$, as she thought$1$ 116:083,34[' ]| of poor $PP#J$Miss*Bingley. 116:083,34@a | Vain indeed must be all her attentions, 116:083,35@a | vain and useless her affection for$4$ his sister and her 116:083,36@a | praise$0$ of himself, if he were already self-destined to$4$ 116:083,37@a | another. 116:083,38[A ]| "$PP#K$Mr%*Collins," 116:083,38[' ]| said she, 116:083,38[A ]| "speaks highly both of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine 116:084,01[A ]| and her daughter; but from some particulars 116:084,02[A ]| that$6#1$ he has related of her ladyship, I suspect his gratitude 116:084,03[A ]| misleads him, and that$3$ in$4$ spite$8$ of her being$1$ his patroness, 116:084,04[A ]| she is an arrogant, conceited woman." 116:084,05[P ]| "I believe her to$9$ be both in$4$ a great degree," 116:084,05[' ]| replied 116:084,06[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham; 116:084,06[P ]| "I have not seen her for$4$ many years, but 116:084,07[P ]| I very well$5$ remember that$3$ I never liked her, and that$3$ 116:084,08[P ]| her manners were dictatorial and insolent. She has the 116:084,09[P ]| reputation of being$1$ remarkably sensible$2#2$ and clever; but 116:084,10[P ]| I rather believe she derives part$0$ of her abilities from her 116:084,11[P ]| rank$0$ and fortune, part$0$ from her authoritative manner, 116:084,12[P ]| and the rest$0#1$ from the pride of her nephew, who$6#1$ chuses 116:084,13[P ]| that$3$ every*one connected with him should have an understanding 116:084,14[P ]| of the first class$0$." 116:084,15[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth allowed that$3$ he had given a very rational 116:084,16[' ]| account$0$ of it, and they continued talking together with 116:084,17[' ]| mutual satisfaction till supper put an end$0$ to$4$ cards; and 116:084,18[' ]| gave the rest$0#1$ of the ladies their share$0$ of $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's 116:084,19[' ]| attentions. There could be no$2$ conversation in$4$ the noise 116:084,20[' ]| of $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips's supper party, but his manners recommended 116:084,21[' ]| him to$4$ every*body. Whatever he said, was said 116:084,22[' ]| well$5$; and whatever he did, done gracefully. $PP#A$Elizabeth 116:084,23[' ]| went away with her head$0$ full of him. She could think of 116:084,24[' ]| nothing but of $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, and of what he had told her, 116:084,25[' ]| all the way home; but there was not time for$4$ her even$5$ 116:084,26[' ]| to$9$ mention$1$ his name$0$ as they went, for$3$ neither $PP#H$Lydia nor 116:084,27[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins were once silent. $PP#H$Lydia talked incessantly of 116:084,28[' ]| lottery tickets, of the fish she had lost and the fish she had 116:084,29[' ]| won, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, in$4$ describing the civility of $PP#ZZG$Mr% and 116:084,30[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips, protesting that$3$ he did not in$4$ the least regard$1$ 116:084,31[' ]| his losses at whist, enumerating all the dishes at supper, 116:084,32[' ]| and repeatedly fearing that$3$ he crouded his cousins, had 116:084,33[' ]| more to$9$ say than he could well$5$ manage before$3$ the carriage 116:084,34[' ]| stopped at Longbourn*House. 117:085,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth related to$4$ $PP#E$Jane the next day, what had 117:085,02[' ]| passed between $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham and herself. $PP#E$Jane listened 117:085,03[' ]| with astonishment and concern$0$; ~~ she knew not how to$9$ 117:085,04[' ]| believe that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy could be so$5#1$ unworthy of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's 117:085,05[' ]| regard$0$; and yet, it was not in$4$ her nature to$9$ 117:085,06[' ]| question$1$ the veracity of a young man of such amiable 117:085,07[' ]| appearance as $PP#P$Wickham. ~~ The possibility of his having 117:085,08[' ]| really endured such unkindness, was enough to$9$ interest$1$ 117:085,09[' ]| all her tender$2$ feelings; and nothing therefore remained 117:085,10[' ]| to$9$ be done, but to$9$ think well$5$ of them both, to$9$ defend the 117:085,11[' ]| conduct$0$ of each, and throw$1$ into the account$0$ of accident 117:085,12[' ]| or mistake$0$, whatever could not be otherwise explained. 117:085,13[E ]| "They have both," 117:085,13[' ]| said she, 117:085,13[E ]| "been deceived, I dare$1#2$ 117:085,14[E ]| say, in$4$ some way or other, of which$6#1$ we can form$1$ no$2$ idea. 117:085,15[E ]| Interested people have perhaps misrepresented each to$4$ 117:085,16[E ]| the other. It is, in$4$ short, impossible for$4$ us to$9$ conjecture$1$ 117:085,17[E ]| the causes or circumstances which$6#1$ may$1$ have alienated 117:085,18[E ]| them, without actual blame$0$ on$4$ either side$0$." 117:085,19[A ]| "Very true, indeed; ~~ and now, my dear$2#1$ $PP#E$Jane, what 117:085,20[A ]| have you got to$9$ say in$4$ behalf of the interested people 117:085,21[A ]| who$6#1$ have probably been concerned in$4$ the business? ~~ 117:085,22[A ]| Do clear$1$ \them\ too$5#2$, or we shall be obliged to$9$ think ill of 117:085,23[A ]| somebody." 117:085,24[E ]| "Laugh$1$ as much as you chuse, but you will$1$ not laugh$1$ 117:085,25[E ]| me out$5$ of my opinion. My dearest $PP#A$Lizzy, do but consider 117:085,26[E ]| in$4$ what a disgraceful light$0$ it places$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, to$9$ be 117:085,27[E ]| treating his father's favourite$0$ in$4$ such a manner, ~~ one, 117:085,28[E ]| whom$6#1$ his father had promised to$9$ provide for$4$. ~~ It is impossible. 117:085,29[E ]| No$2$ man of common$2$ humanity, no$2$ man who$6#1$ had 117:085,30[E ]| any value$0$ for$4$ his character, could be capable of it. Can 117:085,31[E ]| his most intimate$2$ friends be so$5#1$ excessively deceived in$4$ 117:085,32[E ]| him? oh! no$7$." 117:085,33[A ]| "I can much more easily believe $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's being$1$ 117:086,01[A ]| imposed on$5$, than that$3$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham should invent such 117:086,02[A ]| a history of himself as he gave me last$2$ night; names, 117:086,03[A ]| facts, every*thing mentioned without ceremony. ~~ If it be 117:086,04[A ]| not so$5#2$, let $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy contradict it. Besides, there was 117:086,05[A ]| truth in$4$ his looks$0$." 117:086,06[E ]| "It is difficult indeed ~~ it is distressing. ~~ One does not 117:086,07[E ]| know what to$9$ think." 117:086,08[A ]| "I beg your pardon$0$; ~~ one knows exactly what to$9$ 117:086,09[A ]| think." 117:086,10[' ]| But $PP#E$Jane could think with certainty on$4$ only one 117:086,11[' ]| point$0$, ~~ that$3$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, if he \had\ \been\ imposed on$5$, 117:086,12[' ]| would have much to$9$ suffer when the affair became public$2$. 117:086,13[' ]| The two young ladies were summoned from the shrubbery 117:086,14[' ]| where this conversation passed, by$4$ the arrival of 117:086,15[' ]| some of the very persons of whom$6#1$ they had been speaking; 117:086,16[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and his sisters came to$9$ give their personal 117:086,17[' ]| invitation for$4$ the long expected ball$0#2$ at Netherfield, which$6#1$ 117:086,18[' ]| was fixed for$4$ the following Tuesday. The two ladies were 117:086,19@y | delighted to$9$ see their dear$2#1$ friend again, 117:086,19[' ]| called it 117:086,19@y | an age 117:086,20@y | since they had met, 117:086,20[' ]| and repeatedly asked 117:086,20@y | what she had 117:086,21@y | been doing with herself since their separation. 117:086,21[' ]| To$4$ the rest$0#1$ 117:086,22[' ]| of the family they paid little attention; avoiding $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 117:086,23[' ]| as much as possible, saying not much to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 117:086,24[' ]| and nothing at all to$4$ the others. They were soon gone 117:086,25[' ]| again, rising from their seats with an activity which$6#1$ took 117:086,26[' ]| their brother by$4$ surprise$0$, and hurrying off as if eager 117:086,27[' ]| to$9$ escape$1$ from $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's civilities. 117:086,28[' ]| The prospect of the Netherfield ball$0#2$ was extremely 117:086,29[' ]| agreeable to$4$ every female$0$ of the family. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 117:086,30[' ]| chose to$9$ consider it as given in$4$ compliment$0$ to$4$ her eldest 117:086,31[' ]| daughter, and was particularly flattered by$4$ receiving the 117:086,32[' ]| invitation from $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley himself, instead of a ceremonious 117:086,33[' ]| card. $PP#E$Jane pictured to$4$ herself a happy evening 117:086,34[' ]| in$4$ the society of her two friends, and the attentions of their 117:086,35[' ]| brother; and $PP#A$Elizabeth thought$1$ with pleasure of dancing 117:086,36[' ]| a great deal$0$ with $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, and of seeing a confirmation 117:086,37[' ]| of every*thing in$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's looks$0$ and behaviour. 117:086,38[' ]| The happiness anticipated by$4$ $PP#G$Catherine and $PP#H$Lydia, 117:087,01[' ]| depended less on$4$ any single event, or any particular 117:087,02[' ]| person, for$3$ though they each, like$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, meant to$9$ 117:087,03[' ]| dance$1$ half the evening with $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, he was by$4$ no$2$ 117:087,04[' ]| means$0$ the only partner who$6#1$ could satisfy them, and a ball$0#2$ 117:087,05[' ]| was at any rate$0$, a ball$0#2$. And even$5$ $PP#F$Mary could assure her 117:087,06[' ]| family that$3$ she had no$2$ disinclination for$4$ it. 117:087,07[F ]| "While$3$ I can have my mornings to$4$ myself," 117:087,07[' ]| said she, 117:087,08[F ]| "it is enough. ~~ I think it no$2$ sacrifice$0$ to$9$ join occasionally 117:087,09[F ]| in$4$ evening engagements. Society has claims on$4$ us all; 117:087,10[F ]| and I profess myself one of those who$6#1$ consider intervals 117:087,11[F ]| of recreation and amusement as desirable for$4$ every*body." 117:087,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's spirits were so$5#1$ high on$4$ the occasion$0$, that$3$ 117:087,13[' ]| though she did not often speak unnecessarily to$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, 117:087,14[' ]| she could not help$1$ asking him whether he intended to$9$ 117:087,15[' ]| accept $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's invitation, and if he did, whether 117:087,16[' ]| he would think it proper to$9$ join in$4$ the evening's amusement; 117:087,17[' ]| and she was rather surprised to$9$ find that$3$ he entertained 117:087,18[' ]| no$2$ scruple$0$ whatever on$4$ that$6#2$ head$0$, and was very 117:087,19[' ]| far from dreading a rebuke either from the Archbishop, 117:087,20[' ]| or $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh, by$4$ venturing to$9$ dance$1$. 117:087,21[K ]| "I am by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ of opinion, I assure you," 117:087,21[' ]| said he, 117:087,22[K ]| "that$3$ a ball$0#2$ of this kind$0$, given by$4$ a young man of character, 117:087,23[K ]| to$4$ respectable people, can have any evil tendency; 117:087,24[K ]| and I am so$5#1$ far from objecting to$4$ dancing myself that$3$ 117:087,25[K ]| I shall hope$1$ to$9$ be honoured with the hands of all my fair 117:087,26[K ]| cousins in$4$ the course$0$ of the evening, and I take this opportunity 117:087,27[K ]| of soliciting yours, $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth, for$4$ the two first 117:087,28[K ]| dances$0$ especially, ~~ a preference which$6#1$ I trust$1$ my cousin 117:087,29[K ]| $PP#E$Jane will$1$ attribute to$4$ the right$2#1$ cause, and not to$4$ any 117:087,30[K ]| disrespect for$4$ her." 117:087,31[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth felt herself completely taken in$5$. She had 117:087,32[' ]| fully proposed being$1$ engaged by$4$ $PP#P$Wickham for$4$ those 117:087,33[' ]| very dances$0$: ~~ and to$9$ have $PP#K$Mr%*Collins instead! her liveliness 117:087,34[' ]| had been never worse timed. There was no$2$ help$0$ for$4$ 117:087,35[' ]| it however. $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's happiness and her own$2$ was 117:087,36[' ]| per*force delayed a little longer, and $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's proposal 117:087,37[' ]| accepted with as good a grace$0$ as she could. She was not 117:087,38[' ]| the better pleased with his gallantry, from the idea it 117:088,01[' ]| suggested of something more. ~~ It now first struck her, 117:088,02[' ]| that$3$ 117:088,02@a | \she\ was selected from among her sisters as worthy 117:088,03@a | of being$1$ the mistress of Hunsford*Parsonage, and of 117:088,04@a | assisting to$9$ form$1$ a quadrille*table at Rosings, in$4$ the 117:088,05@a | absence of more eligible visitors. 117:088,05[' ]| The idea soon reached 117:088,06[' ]| to$4$ conviction, as she observed his increasing civilities 117:088,07[' ]| toward herself, and heard his frequent attempt$0$ at a compliment$0$ 117:088,08[' ]| on$4$ her wit and vivacity; and though more astonished 117:088,09[' ]| than gratified herself, by$4$ this effect$0$ of her charms, 117:088,10[' ]| it was not long before$3$ her mother gave her to$9$ understand 117:088,11[' ]| that$3$ the probability of their marriage was exceedingly 117:088,12[' ]| agreeable to$4$ \her\. $PP#A$Elizabeth however did not chuse to$9$ take 117:088,13[' ]| the hint$0$, being$1$ well$5$ aware that$3$ a serious$2$ dispute must be 117:088,14[' ]| the consequence of any reply$0$. 117:088,14@a | $PP#K$Mr%*Collins might never 117:088,15@a | make$1$ the offer$0$, and till he did, it was useless to$9$ quarrel$1$ 117:088,16@a | about$4$ him. 117:088,17[' ]| If there had not been a Netherfield ball$0#2$ to$9$ prepare for$4$ 117:088,18[' ]| and talk$1$ of, the younger $PP#G1$Miss*Bennets would have been 117:088,19[' ]| in$4$ a pitiable state$0$ at this time, for$3$ from the day of the 117:088,20[' ]| invitation, to$4$ the day of the ball$0#2$, there was such a succession 117:088,21[' ]| of rain$0$ as prevented their walking to$4$ Meryton once. 117:088,22[' ]| No$2$ aunt, no$2$ officers, no$2$ news could be sought after$5$; ~~ the 117:088,23[' ]| very shoe-roses for$4$ Netherfield were got by$4$ proxy. Even$5$ 117:088,24[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth might have found some trial of her patience 117:088,25[' ]| in$4$ weather, which$6#1$ totally suspended the improvement of 117:088,26[' ]| her acquaintance with $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham; and nothing less 117:088,27[' ]| than a dance$0$ on$4$ Tuesday, could have made such a Friday, 117:088,28[' ]| Saturday, Sunday and Monday, endurable to$4$ $PP#G$Kitty and 117:088,29[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia. 118:089,01[' ]| Till $PP#A$Elizabeth entered the drawing-room at Netherfield 118:089,02[' ]| and looked in$4$ vain for$4$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham among the cluster 118:089,03[' ]| of red coats there assembled, a doubt$0$ of his being$1$ present$5$ 118:089,04[' ]| had never occurred to$4$ her. The certainty of meeting him 118:089,05[' ]| had not been checked by$4$ any of those recollections that$6#1$ 118:089,06[' ]| might not unreasonably have alarmed her. She had 118:089,07[' ]| dressed with more than usual care$0$, and prepared in$4$ the 118:089,08[' ]| highest spirits for$4$ the conquest of all that$6#1$ remained 118:089,09[' ]| unsubdued of his heart, trusting that$3$ it was not more 118:089,10[' ]| than might be won in$4$ the course$0$ of the evening. But 118:089,11[' ]| in$4$ an instant$0$ arose the dreadful suspicion of his being$1$ 118:089,12[' ]| purposely omitted for$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's pleasure in$4$ the $PP#I1$Bingleys' 118:089,13[' ]| invitation to$4$ the officers; and though this was not exactly 118:089,14[' ]| the case, the absolute fact of his absence was pronounced 118:089,15[' ]| by$4$ his friend $PP#W$Mr%*Denny, to$4$ whom$6#1$ $PP#H$Lydia eagerly applied, 118:089,16[' ]| and who$6#1$ told them that$3$ $PP#P$Wickham had been obliged to$9$ go 118:089,17[' ]| to$4$ town on$4$ business the day before$5$, and was not yet 118:089,18[' ]| returned; adding, with a significant smile$0$, 118:089,19[W ]| "I do not imagine his business would have called him 118:089,20[W ]| away just$5$ now, if he had not wished to$9$ avoid a certain 118:089,21[W ]| gentleman here." 118:089,22[' ]| This part$0$ of his intelligence, though unheard by$4$ $PP#H$Lydia, 118:089,23[' ]| was caught by$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, and as it assured her that$3$ $PP#B$Darcy 118:089,24[' ]| was not less answerable for$4$ $PP#P$Wickham's absence than if her 118:089,25[' ]| first surmise$0$ had been just$2$, every feeling of displeasure 118:089,26[' ]| against the former was so$5#1$ sharpened by$4$ immediate disappointment, 118:089,27[' ]| that$3$ she could hardly reply$1$ with tolerable 118:089,28[' ]| civility to$4$ the polite inquiries which$6#1$ he directly afterwards 118:089,29[' ]| approached to$9$ make$1$. ~~ 118:089,29@a | Attention, forbearance, patience 118:089,30@a | with $PP#B$Darcy, was injury to$4$ $PP#P$Wickham. 118:089,30[' ]| She was resolved 118:089,31[' ]| against any sort of conversation with him, and turned 118:089,32[' ]| away with a degree of ill*humour, which$6#1$ she could not 118:090,01[' ]| wholly surmount even$5$ in$4$ speaking to$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, whose$6#1$ 118:090,02[' ]| blind$2$ partiality provoked her. 118:090,03[' ]| But $PP#A$Elizabeth was not formed for$4$ ill-humour; and 118:090,04[' ]| though every prospect of her own$2$ was destroyed for$4$ the 118:090,05[' ]| evening, it could not dwell long on$4$ her spirits; and 118:090,06[' ]| having told all her griefs to$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte*Lucas, whom$6#1$ she 118:090,07[' ]| had not seen for$4$ a week, she was soon able to$9$ make$1$ a 118:090,08[' ]| voluntary transition to$4$ the oddities of her cousin, and 118:090,09[' ]| to$9$ point$1$ him out$5$ to$4$ her particular notice$0$. The two first 118:090,10[' ]| dances$0$, however, brought a return$0$ of distress$0$; they were 118:090,11[' ]| dances$0$ of mortification. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, awkward and solemn, 118:090,12[' ]| apologising instead of attending, and often moving wrong 118:090,13[' ]| without being$1$ aware of it, gave her all the shame$0$ and 118:090,14[' ]| misery which$6#1$ a disagreeable partner for$4$ a couple of dances$0$ 118:090,15[' ]| can give. The moment of her release$0$ from him was exstacy. 118:090,16[' ]| She danced next with an officer, and had the refreshment 118:090,17[' ]| of talking of $PP#P$Wickham, and of hearing that$3$ he was 118:090,18[' ]| universally liked. When those dances$0$ were over she 118:090,19[' ]| returned to$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte*Lucas, and was in$4$ conversation 118:090,20[' ]| with her, when she found herself suddenly addressed by$4$ 118:090,21[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, who$6#1$ took her so$5#1$ much by$4$ surprise$0$ in$4$ his 118:090,22[' ]| application for$4$ her hand$0$, that$3$, without knowing what she 118:090,23[' ]| did, she accepted him. He walked away again immediately, 118:090,24[' ]| and she was left to$9$ fret over her own$2$ want$0$ of presence 118:090,25[' ]| of mind$0$; $PP#Q$Charlotte tried to$9$ console her. 118:090,26[Q ]| "I dare$1#2$ say you will$1$ find him very agreeable." 118:090,27[A ]| "Heaven forbid! ~~ \That$6#2$\ would be the greatest misfortune 118:090,28[A ]| of all! ~~ To$9$ find a man agreeable whom$6#1$ one is 118:090,29[A ]| determined to$9$ hate! ~~ Do not wish$1$ me such an evil." 118:090,30[' ]| When the dancing recommenced, however, and $PP#B$Darcy 118:090,31[' ]| approached to$9$ claim$1$ her hand$0$, $PP#Q$Charlotte could not help$1$ 118:090,32[' ]| cautioning her in$4$ a whisper$0$ 118:090,32@q | not to$9$ be a simpleton and 118:090,33@q | allow her fancy$0$ for$4$ $PP#P$Wickham to$9$ make$1$ her appear unpleasant 118:090,34@q | in$4$ the eyes of a man of ten times his consequence. 118:090,35[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth made no$2$ answer$0$, and took her place$0$ in$4$ the set$0$, 118:090,36[' ]| amazed at the dignity to$4$ which$6#1$ she was arrived in$4$ being$1$ 118:090,37[' ]| allowed to$9$ stand$1$ opposite to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, and reading in$4$ her 118:090,38[' ]| neighbours' looks$0$ their equal$2$ amazement in$4$ beholding it. 118:091,01[' ]| They stood for$4$ some time without speaking a word; and 118:091,02[' ]| she began to$9$ imagine that$3$ their silence$0$ was to$9$ last$1$ through$4$ 118:091,03[' ]| the two dances$0$, and at first was resolved not to$9$ break it; 118:091,04[' ]| till suddenly fancying that$3$ it would be the greater punishment 118:091,05[' ]| to$4$ her partner to$9$ oblige him to$9$ talk$1$, she made some 118:091,06[' ]| slight$2$ observation on$4$ the dance$0$. He replied, and was 118:091,07[' ]| again silent. After$4$ a pause$0$ of some minutes she addressed 118:091,08[' ]| him a second$2$ time with 118:091,09[A ]| "It is \your\ turn$0$ to$9$ say something now, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. ~~ 118:091,10[A ]| \I\ talked about$4$ the dance$0$, and \you\ ought to$9$ make$1$ some 118:091,11[A ]| kind$0$ of remark$0$ on$4$ the size of the room, or the number 118:091,12[A ]| of couples." 118:091,13[' ]| He smiled, and assured her that$3$ 118:091,13@b | whatever she wished 118:091,14@b | him to$9$ say should be said. 118:091,15[A ]| "Very well$5$. ~~ That$6#2$ reply$0$ will$1$ do for$4$ the present$0#1$. ~~ 118:091,16[A ]| Perhaps by*and*bye I may$1$ observe that$3$ private$2$ balls are 118:091,17[A ]| much pleasanter than public$2$ ones. ~~ But \now\ we may$1$ be 118:091,18[A ]| silent." 118:091,19[B ]| "Do you talk$1$ by$4$ rule then, while$3$ you are dancing?" 118:091,20[A ]| "Sometimes. One must speak a little, you know. It 118:091,21[A ]| would look$1$ odd to$9$ be entirely silent for$4$ half an hour 118:091,22[A ]| together, and yet for$4$ the advantage of \some\, conversation 118:091,23[A ]| ought to$9$ be so$5#2$ arranged as that$3$ they may$1$ have the trouble$0$ 118:091,24[A ]| of saying as little as possible." 118:091,25[B ]| "Are you consulting your own$2$ feelings in$4$ the present$0#1$ 118:091,26[B ]| case, or do you imagine that$3$ you are gratifying mine$6$?" 118:091,27[A ]| "Both," 118:091,27[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth archly; 118:091,27[A ]| "for$3$ I have always 118:091,28[A ]| seen a great similarity in$4$ the turn$0$ of our minds. ~~ We are 118:091,29[A ]| each of an unsocial, taciturn disposition, unwilling to$9$ 118:091,30[A ]| speak, unless we expect to$9$ say something that$6#1$ will$1$ amaze 118:091,31[A ]| the whole$2$ room, and be handed down$5$ to$4$ posterity with 118:091,32[A ]| all the eclat of a proverb." 118:091,33[B ]| "This is no$2$ very striking resemblance of your own$2$ 118:091,34[B ]| character, I am sure," 118:091,34[' ]| said he. 118:091,34[B ]| "How near$5$ it may$1$ be 118:091,35[B ]| to$4$ \mine$6$\, I cannot pretend to$9$ say. ~~ \You\ think it a faithful 118:091,36[B ]| portrait undoubtedly." 118:091,37[A ]| "I must not decide on$4$ my own$2$ performance." 118:091,38[' ]| He made no$2$ answer$0$, and they were again silent till they 118:092,01[' ]| had gone down$4$ the dance$0$, when he asked her if she and 118:092,02[' ]| her sisters did not very often walk$1$ to$4$ Meryton. She 118:092,03[' ]| answered in$4$ the affirmative, and, unable to$9$ resist the 118:092,04[' ]| temptation, added, 118:092,04[A ]| "When you met us there the other 118:092,05[A ]| day, we had just$5$ been forming a new acquaintance." 118:092,06[' ]| The effect$0$ was immediate. A deeper shade of hauteur 118:092,07[' ]| overspread his features, but he said not a word, and 118:092,08[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, though blaming herself for$4$ her own$2$ weakness, 118:092,09[' ]| could not go on$5$. At length $PP#B$Darcy spoke, and in$4$ a constrained 118:092,10[' ]| manner said, 118:092,11[B ]| "$PP#P$Mr%*Wickham is blessed with such happy manners as 118:092,12[B ]| may$1$ ensure his \making\ friends ~~ whether he may$1$ be equally 118:092,13[B ]| capable of \retaining\ them, is less certain." 118:092,14[A ]| "He has been so$5#1$ unlucky as to$9$ lose \your\ friendship," 118:092,15[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth with emphasis, 118:092,15[A ]| "and in$4$ a manner which$6#1$ 118:092,16[A ]| he is likely to$9$ suffer from all his life." 118:092,17[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy made no$2$ answer$0$, and seemed desirous of changing 118:092,18[' ]| the subject$0$. At that$6#2$ moment $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas appeared 118:092,19[' ]| close$5$ to$4$ them, meaning to$9$ pass$1$ through$4$ the set$0$ to$4$ the other 118:092,20[' ]| side$0$ of the room; but on$4$ perceiving $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy he stopt 118:092,21[' ]| with a bow$0#1$ of superior courtesy to$9$ compliment$1$ him on$4$ 118:092,22[' ]| his dancing and his partner. 118:092,23[R ]| "I have been most highly gratified indeed, my dear$2#1$ Sir. 118:092,24[R ]| Such very superior dancing is not often seen. It is evident 118:092,25[R ]| that$3$ you belong to$4$ the first circles. Allow me to$9$ say, 118:092,26[R ]| however, that$3$ your fair partner does not disgrace$1$ you, 118:092,27[R ]| and that$3$ I must hope$1$ to$9$ have this pleasure often repeated, 118:092,28[R ]| especially when a certain desirable event, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Miss*Eliza, 118:092,29[' ]| (glancing at her sister and $PP#I$Bingley,) 118:092,29[R ]| shall take place$0$. 118:092,30[R ]| What congratulations will$1$ then flow$1$ in$5$! I appeal to$4$ 118:092,31[R ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy: ~~ but let me not interrupt you, Sir. ~~ You will$1$ 118:092,32[R ]| not thank me for$4$ detaining you from the bewitching 118:092,33[R ]| converse of that$6#2$ young lady, whose$6#1$ bright eyes are also 118:092,34[R ]| upbraiding me." 118:092,35[' ]| The latter part$0$ of this address$0$ was scarcely heard by$4$ 118:092,36[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy; but $PP#R$Sir*William's allusion to$4$ his friend seemed to$9$ 118:092,37[' ]| strike him forcibly, and his eyes were directed with a very 118:092,38[' ]| serious$2$ expression towards $PP#I$Bingley and $PP#E$Jane, who$6#1$ were 118:093,01[' ]| dancing together. Recovering himself, however, shortly, 118:093,02[' ]| he turned to$4$ his partner, and said, 118:093,03[B ]| "$PP#R$Sir*William's interruption has made me forget what 118:093,04[B ]| we were talking of." 118:093,05[A ]| "I do not think we were speaking at all. $PP#R$Sir*William 118:093,06[A ]| could not have interrupted any two people in$4$ the room 118:093,07[A ]| who$6#1$ had less to$9$ say for$4$ themselves. ~~ We have tried two 118:093,08[A ]| or three subjects already without success, and what we 118:093,09[A ]| are to$9$ talk$1$ of next I cannot imagine." 118:093,10[B ]| "What think you of books?" 118:093,10[' ]| said he, smiling. 118:093,11[A ]| "Books ~~ Oh! no$7$. ~~ I am sure we never read the same, 118:093,12[A ]| or not with the same feelings." 118:093,13[B ]| "I am sorry you think so$5#2$; but if that$6#2$ be the case, 118:093,14[B ]| there can at least be no$2$ want$0$ of subject$0$. ~~ We may$1$ 118:093,15[B ]| compare our different opinions." 118:093,16[A ]| "No$7$ ~~ I cannot talk$1$ of books in$4$ a ball-room; my head$0$ 118:093,17[A ]| is always full of something else." 118:093,18[B ]| "The \present$0#1$\ always occupies you in$4$ such scenes ~~ does 118:093,19[B ]| it?" 118:093,19[' ]| said he, with a look$0$ of doubt$0$. 118:093,20[A ]| "Yes, always," 118:093,20[' ]| she replied, without knowing what she 118:093,21[' ]| said, for$3$ her thoughts had wandered far from the subject$0$, 118:093,22[' ]| as soon afterwards appeared by$4$ her suddenly exclaiming, 118:093,23[A ]| "I remember hearing you once say, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, that$3$ you 118:093,24[A ]| hardly ever forgave, that$3$ your resentment once created 118:093,25[A ]| was unappeasable. You are very cautious, I suppose, 118:093,26[A ]| as to$4$ its \being$1$\ \created\." 118:093,27[B ]| "I am," 118:093,27[' ]| said he, with a firm voice. 118:093,28[A ]| "And never allow yourself to$9$ be blinded by$4$ prejudice?" 118:093,29[B ]| "I hope$1$ not." 118:093,30[A ]| "It is particularly incumbent on$4$ those who$6#1$ never change$1$ 118:093,31[A ]| their opinion, to$9$ be secure$2$ of judging properly at first." 118:093,32[B ]| "May$1$ I ask to$4$ what these questions tend?" 118:093,33[A ]| "Merely to$4$ the illustration of \your\ character," 118:093,33[' ]| said she, 118:093,34[' ]| endeavouring to$9$ shake$1$ off her gravity. 118:093,34[A ]| "I am trying to$9$ 118:093,35[A ]| make$1$ it out$5$." 118:093,36[B ]| "And what is your success?" 118:093,37[' ]| She shook her head$0$. 118:093,37[A ]| "I do not get on$5$ at all. I hear 118:093,38[A ]| such different accounts of you as puzzle$1$ me exceedingly." 118:094,01[B ]| "I can readily believe," 118:094,01[' ]| answered he gravely, 118:094,01[B ]| "that$3$ 118:094,02[B ]| report$0$ may$1$ vary greatly with respect$0$ to$4$ me; and I could 118:094,03[B ]| wish$1$, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, that$3$ you were not to$9$ sketch my 118:094,04[B ]| character at the present$2$ moment, as there is reason$0$ to$9$ 118:094,05[B ]| fear$1$ that$3$ the performance would reflect no$2$ credit$0$ on$4$ 118:094,06[B ]| either." 118:094,07[A ]| "But if I do not take your likeness now, I may$1$ never 118:094,08[A ]| have another opportunity." 118:094,09[B ]| "I would by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ suspend any pleasure of yours," 118:094,10[' ]| he coldly replied. She said no$2$ more, and they went down$4$ 118:094,11[' ]| the other dance$0$ and parted in$4$ silence$0$; on$4$ each side$0$ 118:094,12[' ]| dissatisfied, though not to$4$ an equal$2$ degree, for$3$ in$4$ $PP#B$Darcy's 118:094,13[' ]| breast there was a tolerable powerful feeling towards her, 118:094,14[' ]| which$6#1$ soon procured her pardon$0$, and directed all his anger$0$ 118:094,15[' ]| against another. 118:094,16[' ]| They had not long separated when $PP#J$Miss*Bingley came 118:094,17[' ]| towards her, and with an expression of civil disdain$0$ thus 118:094,18[' ]| accosted her, 118:094,19[J ]| "So$3$, $PP#A$Miss*Eliza, I hear you are quite delighted with 118:094,20[J ]| $PP#P$George*Wickham! ~~ Your sister has been talking to$4$ me 118:094,21[J ]| about$4$ him, and asking me a thousand questions; and 118:094,22[J ]| I find that$3$ the young man forgot to$9$ tell you, among his 118:094,23[J ]| other communications, that$3$ he was the son of old $PP#ZZQ$Wickham, 118:094,24[J ]| the late $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy's steward. Let me recommend you, 118:094,25[J ]| however, as a friend, not to$9$ give implicit confidence to$4$ all 118:094,26[J ]| his assertions; for$3$ as to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's using him ill, it is 118:094,27[J ]| perfectly false; for$3$, on$4$ the contrary, he has been always 118:094,28[J ]| remarkably kind$2$ to$4$ him, though $PP#P$George*Wickham has 118:094,29[J ]| treated $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy in$4$ a most infamous manner. I do not 118:094,30[J ]| know the particulars, but I know very well$5$ that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 118:094,31[J ]| is not in$4$ the least to$9$ blame$1$, that$3$ he cannot bear$1$ to$9$ hear 118:094,32[J ]| $PP#P$George*Wickham mentioned, and that$3$ though my brother 118:094,33[J ]| thought$1$ he could not well$5$ avoid including him in$4$ his 118:094,34[J ]| invitation to$4$ the officers, he was excessively glad to$9$ find 118:094,35[J ]| that$3$ he had taken himself out$5$ of the way. His coming 118:094,36[J ]| into the country at all, is a most insolent thing indeed, 118:094,37[J ]| and I wonder$1$ how he could presume to$9$ do it. I pity$1$ you, 118:094,38[J ]| $PP#A$Miss*Eliza, for$4$ this discovery of your favourite's guilt; 118:095,01[J ]| but really considering his descent, one could not expect 118:095,02[J ]| much better." 118:095,03[A ]| "His guilt and his descent appear by$4$ your account$0$ to$9$ 118:095,04[A ]| be the same," 118:095,04[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth angrily; 118:095,04[A ]| "for$3$ I have heard 118:095,05[A ]| you accuse him of nothing worse than of being$1$ the son 118:095,06[A ]| of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's steward, and of \that$6#2$\, I can assure you, he 118:095,07[A ]| informed me himself." 118:095,08[J ]| "I beg your pardon$0$," 118:095,08[' ]| replied $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, turning 118:095,09[' ]| away with a sneer. 118:095,09[J ]| "Excuse$1$ my interference. ~~ It was 118:095,10[J ]| kindly meant." 118:095,11[A ]| "Insolent girl!" 118:095,11[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth to$4$ herself. ~~ 118:095,11[A ]| "You are 118:095,12[A ]| much mistaken if you expect to$9$ influence$1$ me by$4$ such 118:095,13[A ]| a paltry attack$0$ as this. I see nothing in$4$ it but your own$2$ 118:095,14[A ]| wilful ignorance and the malice of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy." 118:095,14[' ]| She then 118:095,15[' ]| sought her eldest sister, who$6#1$ had undertaken to$9$ make$1$ 118:095,16[' ]| inquiries on$4$ the same subject$0$ of $PP#I$Bingley. $PP#E$Jane met her 118:095,17[' ]| with a smile$0$ of such sweet complacency, a glow of such 118:095,18[' ]| happy expression, as sufficiently marked how well$5$ she was 118:095,19[' ]| satisfied with the occurrences of the evening. ~~ $PP#A$Elizabeth 118:095,20[' ]| instantly read her feelings, and at that$6#2$ moment solicitude 118:095,21[' ]| for$4$ $PP#P$Wickham, resentment against his enemies, and every*thing 118:095,22[' ]| else gave way before$4$ the hope$0$ of $PP#E$Jane's being$1$ in$4$ the 118:095,23[' ]| fairest way for$4$ happiness. 118:095,24[A ]| "I want$1$ to$9$ know," 118:095,24[' ]| said she, with a countenance no$2$ 118:095,25[' ]| less smiling than her sister's, 118:095,25[A ]| "what you have learnt 118:095,26[A ]| about$4$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham. But perhaps you have been too$5#1$ 118:095,27[A ]| pleasantly engaged to$9$ think of any third person; in$4$ which$6#1$ 118:095,28[A ]| case you may$1$ be sure of my pardon$0$." 118:095,29[E ]| "No$7$," 118:095,29[' ]| replied $PP#E$Jane, 118:095,29[E ]| "I have not forgotten him; but 118:095,30[E ]| I have nothing satisfactory to$9$ tell you. $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley does 118:095,31[E ]| not know the whole$0$ of his history, and is quite ignorant 118:095,32[E ]| of the circumstances which$6#1$ have principally offended 118:095,33[E ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy; but he will$1$ vouch for$4$ the good conduct$0$, the 118:095,34[E ]| probity and honour$0$ of his friend, and is perfectly convinced 118:095,35[E ]| that$3$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham has deserved much less attention from 118:095,36[E ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy than he has received; and I am sorry to$9$ say 118:095,37[E ]| that$3$ by$4$ his account$0$ as well$5$ as his sister's, $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham 118:095,38[E ]| is by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ a respectable young man. I am afraid 118:096,01[E ]| he has been very imprudent, and has deserved to$9$ lose 118:096,02[E ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's regard$0$." 118:096,03[A ]| "$PP#I$Mr%*Bingley does not know $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham himself?" 118:096,04[E ]| "No$7$; he never saw him till the other morning at 118:096,05[E ]| Meryton." 118:096,06[A ]| "This account$0$ then is what he has received from 118:096,07[A ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. I am perfectly satisfied. But what does he 118:096,08[A ]| say of the living?" 118:096,09[E ]| "He does not exactly recollect the circumstances, 118:096,10[E ]| though he has heard them from $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy more than 118:096,11[E ]| once, but he believes that$3$ it was left to$4$ him \conditionally\ 118:096,12[E ]| only." 118:096,13[A ]| "I have not a doubt$0$ of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's sincerity," 118:096,13[' ]| said 118:096,14[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth warmly; 118:096,14[A ]| "but you must excuse$1$ my not being$1$ 118:096,15[A ]| convinced by$4$ assurances only. $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's defence of 118:096,16[A ]| his friend was a very able one I dare$1#2$ say, but since he 118:096,17[A ]| is unacquainted with several parts of the story, and has 118:096,18[A ]| learnt the rest$0#1$ from that$6#2$ friend himself, I shall venture 118:096,19[A ]| still$5$ to$9$ think of both gentlemen as I did before$5$." 118:096,20[' ]| She then changed the discourse to$4$ one more gratifying 118:096,21[' ]| to$4$ each, and on$4$ which$6#1$ there could be no$2$ difference of 118:096,22[' ]| sentiment. $PP#A$Elizabeth listened with delight$0$ to$4$ the happy, 118:096,23[' ]| though modest hopes$0$ which$6#1$ $PP#E$Jane entertained of $PP#I$Bingley's 118:096,24[' ]| regard$0$, and said all in$4$ her power to$9$ heighten her confidence 118:096,25[' ]| in$4$ it. On$4$ their being$1$ joined by$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 118:096,26[' ]| himself, $PP#A$Elizabeth withdrew to$4$ $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas; to$4$ whose$6#1$ 118:096,27[' ]| inquiry after$4$ the pleasantness of her last$2$ partner she had 118:096,28[' ]| scarcely replied, before$3$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins came up$5$ to$4$ them and 118:096,29[' ]| told her with great exultation that$3$ he had just$5$ been so$5#1$ 118:096,30[' ]| fortunate as to$9$ make$1$ a most important discovery. 118:096,31[K ]| "I have found out$5$," 118:096,31[' ]| said he, 118:096,31[K ]| "by$4$ a singular accident, 118:096,32[K ]| that$3$ there is now in$4$ the room a near$2$ relation of my 118:096,33[K ]| patroness. I happened to$9$ overhear the gentleman himself 118:096,34[K ]| mentioning to$4$ the young lady who$6#1$ does the honours of 118:096,35[K ]| this house the names of his cousin $PP#ZJ$Miss*de*Bourgh, and of 118:096,36[K ]| her mother $PP#L$Lady*Catherine. How wonderfully these sort 118:096,37[K ]| of things occur! Who$6#2$ would have thought$1$ of my meeting 118:096,38[K ]| with ~~ perhaps ~~ a nephew of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh 118:097,01[K ]| in$4$ this assembly! ~~ I am most thankful that$3$ the discovery 118:097,02[K ]| is made in$4$ time for$4$ me to$9$ pay$1$ my respects to$4$ him, which$6#1$ 118:097,03[K ]| I am now going to$9$ do, and trust$1$ he will$1$ excuse$1$ my not 118:097,04[K ]| having done it before$5$. My total ignorance of the connection 118:097,05[K ]| must plead my apology." 118:097,06[A ]| "You are not going to$9$ introduce yourself to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy?" 118:097,07[A ]| 118:097,08[K ]| "Indeed I am. I shall intreat his pardon$0$ for$4$ not 118:097,09[K ]| having done it earlier. I believe him to$9$ be $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's 118:097,10[K ]| \nephew\. It will$1$ be in$4$ my power to$9$ assure him that$3$ her 118:097,11[K ]| ladyship was quite well$5$ yesterday se'nnight." 118:097,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth tried hard to$9$ dissuade him from such a 118:097,13[' ]| scheme$0$; assuring him that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy would consider his 118:097,14[' ]| addressing him without introduction as an impertinent 118:097,15[' ]| freedom, rather than a compliment$0$ to$4$ his aunt; that$3$ it 118:097,16[' ]| was not in$4$ the least necessary there should be any notice$0$ 118:097,17[' ]| on$4$ either side$0$, and that$3$ if it were, it must belong to$4$ 118:097,18[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, the superior in$4$ consequence, to$9$ begin the 118:097,19[' ]| acquaintance. ~~ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins listened to$4$ her with the determined 118:097,20[' ]| air of following his own$2$ inclination, and when she 118:097,21[' ]| ceased speaking, replied thus, 118:097,22[K ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth, I have the highest opinion 118:097,23[K ]| in$4$ the world of your excellent judgment in$4$ all matters 118:097,24[K ]| within the scope of your understanding, but permit me 118:097,25[K ]| to$9$ say that$3$ there must be a wide difference between the 118:097,26[K ]| established forms of ceremony amongst the laity, and those 118:097,27[K ]| which$6#1$ regulate the clergy; for$3$ give me leave$0$ to$9$ observe 118:097,28[K ]| that$3$ I consider the clerical office as equal$2$ in$4$ point$0$ of 118:097,29[K ]| dignity with the highest rank$0$ in$4$ the kingdom ~~ provided 118:097,30[K ]| that$3$ a proper humility of behaviour is at the same time 118:097,31[K ]| maintained. You must therefore allow me to$9$ follow the 118:097,32[K ]| dictates of my conscience on$4$ this occasion$0$, which$6#1$ leads 118:097,33[K ]| me to$9$ perform what I look$1$ on$5$ as a point$0$ of duty. Pardon$1$ 118:097,34[K ]| me for$4$ neglecting to$9$ profit by$4$ your advice, which$6#1$ on$4$ every 118;097,35[K ]| other subject$0$ shall be my constant guide$0$, though in$4$ the 118:097,36[K ]| case before$4$ us I consider myself more fitted by$4$ education 118:097,37[K ]| and habitual study$0$ to$9$ decide on$4$ what is right$2#1$ than a young 118:097,38[K ]| lady like$4$ yourself." 118:097,38[' ]| And with a low bow$0#1$ he left her to$9$ 118:098,01[' ]| attack$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, whose$6#1$ reception of his advances$0$ she 118:098,02[' ]| eagerly watched, and whose$6#1$ astonishment at being$1$ so$5#2$ 118:098,03[' ]| addressed was very evident. Her cousin prefaced his 118:098,04[' ]| speech with a solemn bow$0#1$, and though she could not hear 118:098,05[' ]| a word of it, she felt as if hearing it all, and saw in$4$ the 118:098,06[' ]| motion of his lips the words 118:098,06[K ]| "apology", "Hunsford," and 118:098,07[K ]| "$PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh." ~~ 118:098,07[' ]| It vexed her to$9$ see him 118:098,08[' ]| expose himself to$4$ such a man. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy was eyeing him 118:098,09[' ]| with unrestrained wonder$0$, and when at last$0$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 118:098,10[' ]| allowed him time to$9$ speak, replied with an air of distant 118:098,11[' ]| civility. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, however, was not discouraged from 118:098,12[' ]| speaking again, and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's contempt seemed abundantly 118:098,13[' ]| increasing with the length of his second$2$ speech, 118:098,14[' ]| and at the end$0$ of it he only made him a slight$2$ bow$0#1$, 118:098,15[' ]| and moved another way. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins then returned to$4$ 118:098,16[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth. 118:098,17[K ]| "I have no$2$ reason$0$, I assure you," 118:098,17[' ]| said he, 118:098,17[K ]| "to$9$ be 118:098,18[K ]| dissatisfied with my reception. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy seemed much 118:098,19[K ]| pleased with the attention. He answered me with the 118:098,20[K ]| utmost civility, and even$5$ paid me the compliment$0$ of 118:098,21[K ]| saying, that$3$ he was so$5#1$ well$5$ convinced of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's 118:098,22[K ]| discernment as to$9$ be certain she could never bestow 118:098,23[K ]| a favour$0$ unworthily. It was really a very handsome 118:098,24[K ]| thought$0$. Upon$4$ the whole$0$, I am much pleased with him." 118:098,25[' ]| As $PP#A$Elizabeth had no$2$ longer any interest$0$ of her own$2$ to$9$ 118:098,26[' ]| pursue, she turned her attention almost entirely on$4$ her 118:098,27[' ]| sister and $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, and the train of agreeable reflections 118:098,28[' ]| which$6#1$ her observations gave birth$0#1$ to$4$, made her 118:098,29[' ]| perhaps almost as happy as $PP#E$Jane. She saw her in$4$ idea 118:098,30[' ]| settled in$4$ that$6#2$ very house in$4$ all the felicity which$6#1$ a marriage 118:098,31[' ]| of true affection could bestow; and she felt capable 118:098,32[' ]| under such circumstances, of endeavouring even$5$ to$9$ like$1$ 118:098,33[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley's two sisters. Her mother's thoughts she plainly 118:098,34[' ]| saw were bent the same way, and she determined not to$9$ 118:098,35[' ]| venture near$4$ her, lest she might hear too$5#1$ much. When they 118:098,36[' ]| sat down$5$ to$4$ supper, therefore, she considered it a most 118:098,37[' ]| unlucky perverseness which$6#1$ placed them within one of 118:098,38[' ]| each other; and deeply was she vexed to$9$ find that$3$ her 118:099,01[' ]| mother was talking to$4$ that$6#2$ one person ($PP#V$Lady*Lucas) 118:099,02[' ]| freely, openly, and of nothing else but of her expectation 118:099,03[' ]| that$3$ $PP#E$Jane would be soon married to$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley. ~~ It was 118:099,04[' ]| an animating subject$0$, and $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet seemed incapable 118:099,05[' ]| of fatigue$0$ while$4$ enumerating the advantages of the match$0$. 118:099,06@d | His being$1$ such a charming young man, and so$5#1$ rich, and 118:099,07@d | living but three miles from them, 118:099,07[' ]| were the first points 118:099,08[' ]| of self-gratulation; 118:099,08@d | and then it was such a comfort$0$ to$9$ 118:099,09@d | think how fond the two sisters were of $PP#E$Jane, and to$9$ be 118:099,10@d | certain that$3$ they must desire$1$ the connection as much as 118:099,11@d | she could do. It was, moreover, such a promising thing for$4$ 118:099,12@d | her younger daughters, as $PP#E$Jane's marrying so$5#1$ greatly 118:099,13@d | must throw$1$ them in$4$ the way of other rich men; and 118:099,14@d | lastly, it was so$5#1$ pleasant at her time of life to$9$ be able to$9$ 118:099,15@d | consign her single daughters to$4$ the care$0$ of their sister, 118:099,16@d | that$3$ she might not be obliged to$9$ go into company more 118:099,17@d | than she liked. 118:099,17[' ]| It was necessary to$9$ make$1$ this circumstance 118:099,18[' ]| a matter of pleasure, because on$4$ such occasions 118:099,19[' ]| it is the etiquette; but no*one was less likely than 118:099,20[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet to$9$ find comfort$0$ in$4$ staying at home at any period 118:099,21[' ]| of her life. She concluded with many good wishes$0$ that$3$ 118:099,22[' ]| $PP#V$Lady*Lucas might soon be equally fortunate, though 118:099,23[' ]| evidently and triumphantly believing there was no$2$ chance$0$ 118:099,24[' ]| of it. 118:099,25[' ]| In$4$ vain did $PP#A$Elizabeth endeavour$1$ to$9$ check$1$ the rapidity 118:099,26[' ]| of her mother's words, or persuade her to$9$ describe her 118:099,27[' ]| felicity in$4$ a less audible whisper$0$; for$3$ to$4$ her inexpressible 118:099,28[' ]| vexation, she could perceive that$3$ the chief of it 118:099,29[' ]| was overheard by$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, who$6#1$ sat opposite to$4$ them. 118:099,30[' ]| Her mother only scolded her for$4$ being$1$ nonsensical. 118:099,31[D ]| "What is $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy to$4$ me, pray, that$3$ I should be 118:099,32[D ]| afraid of him? I am sure we owe him no$2$ such particular 118:099,33[D ]| civility as to$9$ be obliged to$9$ say nothing \he\ may$1$ not like$1$ 118:099,34[D ]| to$9$ hear." 118:099,35[A ]| "For$4$ heaven's sake, madam, speak lower$2$. ~~ What 118:099,36[A ]| advantage can it be to$4$ you to$9$ offend $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy? ~~ You 118:099,37[A ]| will$1$ never recommend yourself to$4$ his friend by$4$ so$5#2$ doing." 118:099,38[' ]| Nothing that$6#1$ she could say, however, had any influence$0$. 118:100,01[' ]| Her mother would talk$1$ of her views in$4$ the same intelligible 118:100,02[' ]| tone. $PP#A$Elizabeth blushed and blushed again with shame$0$ 118:100,03[' ]| and vexation. She could not help$1$ frequently glancing her 118:100,04[' ]| eye at $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, though every glance$0$ convinced her of 118:100,05[' ]| what she dreaded; for$3$ though he was not always looking 118:100,06[' ]| at her mother, she was convinced that$3$ his attention was 118:100,07[' ]| invariably fixed by$4$ her. The expression of his face$0$ changed 118:100,08[' ]| gradually from indignant contempt to$4$ a composed and 118:100,09[' ]| steady gravity. 118:100,10[' ]| At length however $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had no$2$ more to$9$ say; 118:100,11[' ]| and $PP#V$Lady*Lucas, who$6#1$ had been long yawning at the 118:100,12[' ]| repetition of delights$0$ which$6#1$ she saw no$2$ likelihood of 118:100,13[' ]| sharing, was left to$4$ the comforts of cold$2$ ham and chicken. 118:100,14[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth now began to$9$ revive. But not long was the 118:100,15[' ]| interval of tranquillity; for$3$ when supper was over, singing 118:100,16[' ]| was talked of, and she had the mortification of seeing 118:100,17[' ]| $PP#F$Mary, after$4$ very little entreaty, preparing to$9$ oblige the 118:100,18[' ]| company. By$4$ many significant looks$0$ and silent entreaties, 118:100,19[' ]| did she endeavour$1$ to$9$ prevent such a proof of complaisance, 118:100,20[' ]| ~~ but in$4$ vain; $PP#F$Mary would not understand them; such 118:100,21[' ]| an opportunity of exhibiting was delightful to$4$ her, and 118:100,22[' ]| she began her song. $PP#A$Elizabeth's eyes were fixed on$4$ her 118:100,23[' ]| with most painful sensations; and she watched her progress 118:100,24[' ]| through$4$ the several stanzas with an impatience which$6#1$ was 118:100,25[' ]| very ill rewarded at their close$0$; for$3$ $PP#F$Mary, on$4$ receiving 118:100,26[' ]| amongst the thanks of the table, the hint$0$ of a hope$0$ that$3$ 118:100,27[' ]| she might be prevailed on$5$ to$9$ favour$1$ them again, after$4$ the 118:100,28[' ]| pause$0$ of half a minute$0$ began another. $PP#F$Mary's powers 118:100,29[' ]| were by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ fitted for$4$ such a display$0$; her voice 118:100,30[' ]| was weak, and her manner affected. ~~ $PP#A$Elizabeth was in$4$ 118:100,31[' ]| agonies. She looked at $PP#E$Jane, to$9$ see how she bore$1#1$ it; but 118:100,32[' ]| $PP#E$Jane was very composedly talking to$4$ $PP#I$Bingley. She looked 118:100,33[' ]| at his two sisters, and saw them making signs of derision 118:100,34[' ]| at each other, and at $PP#B$Darcy, who$6#1$ continued however 118:100,35[' ]| impenetrably grave$2$. She looked at her father to$9$ entreat 118:100,36[' ]| his interference, lest $PP#F$Mary should be singing all night. 118:100,37[' ]| He took the hint$0$, and when $PP#F$Mary had finished her second$2$ 118:100,38[' ]| song, said aloud, 118:101,01[C ]| "That$6#2$ will$1$ do extremely well$5$, child. You have delighted 118:101,02[C ]| us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time 118:101,03[C ]| to$9$ exhibit." 118:101,04[' ]| $PP#F$Mary, though pretending not to$9$ hear, was somewhat 118:101,05[' ]| disconcerted; and $PP#A$Elizabeth sorry for$4$ her, and sorry for$4$ 118:101,06[' ]| her father's speech, was afraid her anxiety had done no$2$ 118:101,07[' ]| good. ~~ Others of the party were now applied to$5$. 118:101,08[K ]| "If I," 118:101,08[' ]| said $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, 118:101,08[K ]| "were so$5#1$ fortunate as to$9$ be 118:101,09[K ]| able to$9$ sing, I should have great pleasure, I am sure, in$4$ 118:101,10[K ]| obliging the company with an air; for$3$ I consider music 118:101,11[K ]| as a very innocent diversion, and perfectly compatible 118:101,12[K ]| with the profession$0#2$ of a clergyman. ~~ I do not mean$1$ however 118:101,13[K ]| to$9$ assert that$3$ we can be justified in$4$ devoting too$5#1$ much 118:101,14[K ]| of our time to$4$ music, for$3$ there are certainly other things 118:101,15[K ]| to$9$ be attended to$5$. The rector of a parish has much to$9$ do. ~~ 118:101,16[K ]| In$4$ the first place$0$, he must make$1$ such an agreement for$4$ 118:101,17[K ]| tythes as may$1$ be beneficial to$4$ himself and not offensive 118:101,18[K ]| to$4$ his patron. He must write his own$2$ sermons; and the 118:101,19[K ]| time that$6#1$ remains$1$ will$1$ not be too$5#1$ much for$4$ his parish 118:101,20[K ]| duties, and the care$0$ and improvement of his dwelling, 118:101,21[K ]| which$6#1$ he cannot be excused from making as comfortable 118:101,22[K ]| as possible. And I do not think it of light$2$ importance that$3$ 118:101,23[K ]| he should have attentive and conciliatory manners towards 118:101,24[K ]| every*body, especially towards those to$4$ whom$6#1$ he owes 118:101,25[K ]| his preferment. I cannot acquit him of that$6#2$ duty; nor 118:101,26[K ]| could I think well$5$ of the man who$6#1$ should omit an occasion$0$ 118:101,27[K ]| of testifying his respect$0$ towards any*body connected with 118:101,28[K ]| the family." 118:101,28[' ]| And with a bow$0#1$ to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, he concluded 118:101,29[' ]| his speech, which$6#1$ had been spoken so$5#1$ loud as to$9$ be heard 118:101,30[' ]| by$4$ half the room. ~~ Many stared. ~~ Many smiled; but no*one 118:101,31[' ]| looked more amused than $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet himself, while$3$ 118:101,32[' ]| his wife seriously commended $PP#K$Mr%*Collins for$4$ having spoken 118:101,33[' ]| so$5#1$ sensibly, and observed in$4$ a half-whisper to$4$ $PP#V$Lady*Lucas, 118:101,34[' ]| that$3$ 118:101,34@d | he was a remarkably clever, good kind$0$ of young man. 118:101,35[' ]| To$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth it appeared, that$3$ 118:101,35@a | had her family made 118:101,36@a | an agreement to$9$ expose themselves as much as they 118:101,37@a | could during the evening, it would have been impossible 118:101,38@a | for$4$ them to$9$ play$1$ their parts with more spirit, or finer 118:102,01@a | success; and happy did she think it for$4$ $PP#I$Bingley and her 118:102,02@a | sister that$3$ some of the exhibition had escaped his notice$0$, 118:102,03@a | and that$3$ his feelings were not of a sort to$9$ be much distressed 118:102,04@a | by$4$ the folly which$6#1$ he must have witnessed. That$3$ 118:102,05@a | his two sisters and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, however, should have such 118:102,06@a | an opportunity of ridiculing her relations was bad enough, 118:102,07@a | and she could not determine whether the silent contempt 118:102,08@a | of the gentleman, or the insolent smiles of the ladies, were 118:102,09@a | more intolerable. 118:102,10[' ]| The rest$0#1$ of the evening brought her little amusement. 118:102,11[' ]| She was teazed by$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, who$6#1$ continued most perseveringly 118:102,12[' ]| by$4$ her side$0$, and though he could not prevail 118:102,13[' ]| with her to$9$ dance$1$ with him again, put it out$5$ of her power 118:102,14[' ]| to$9$ dance$1$ with others. In$4$ vain did she entreat him to$9$ stand$1$ 118:102,15[' ]| up$5$ with somebody else, and offer$1$ to$9$ introduce him to$4$ any 118:102,16[' ]| young lady in$4$ the room. He assured her that$3$ 118:102,16@k | as to$4$ dancing, 118:102,17@k | he was perfectly indifferent to$4$ it; that$3$ his chief object$0$ 118:102,18@k | was by$4$ delicate attentions to$9$ recommend himself to$4$ her, 118:102,19@k | and that$3$ he should therefore make$1$ a point$0$ of remaining 118:102,20@k | close$5$ to$4$ her the whole$2$ evening. 118:102,20[' ]| There was no$2$ arguing 118:102,21[' ]| upon$4$ such a project. She owed her greatest relief to$4$ her 118:102,22[' ]| friend $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas, who$6#1$ often joined them, and good-naturedly 118:102,23[' ]| engaged $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's conversation to$4$ herself. 118:102,24[' ]| She was at least free from the offence of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's 118:102,25[' ]| farther notice$0$; though often standing within a very short 118:102,26[' ]| distance$0$ of her, quite disengaged, he never came near$5$ 118:102,27[' ]| enough to$9$ speak. She felt it to$9$ be the probable consequence 118:102,28[' ]| of her allusions to$4$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, and rejoiced in$4$ it. 118:102,29[' ]| The Longbourn party were the last$0$ of all the company 118:102,30[' ]| to$9$ depart; and by$4$ a mano*euvre of $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had to$9$ 118:102,31[' ]| wait for$4$ their carriages a quarter$0#1$ of an hour after$3$ every*body 118:102,32[' ]| else was gone, which$6#1$ gave them time to$9$ see how 118:102,33[' ]| heartily they were wished away by$4$ some of the family. 118:102,34[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and her sister scarcely opened their mouths 118:102,35[' ]| except to$9$ complain of fatigue$0$, and were evidently impatient 118:102,36[' ]| to$9$ have the house to$4$ themselves. They repulsed every 118:102,37[' ]| attempt$0$ of $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet at conversation, and by$4$ so$5#2$ doing, 118:102,38[' ]| threw a languor over the whole$2$ party, which$6#1$ was very 118:103,01[' ]| little relieved by$4$ the long speeches of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, who$6#1$ was 118:103,02[' ]| complimenting $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and his sisters on$4$ the elegance 118:103,03[' ]| of their entertainment, and the hospitality and politeness 118:103,04[' ]| which$6#1$ had marked their behaviour to$4$ their guests. $PP#B$Darcy 118:103,05[' ]| said nothing at all. $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, in$4$ equal$2$ silence$0$, was 118:103,06[' ]| enjoying the scene. $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and $PP#E$Jane were standing 118:103,07[' ]| together, a little detached from the rest$0#1$, and talked only 118:103,08[' ]| to$4$ each other. $PP#A$Elizabeth preserved as steady a silence$0$ as 118:103,09[' ]| either $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst or $PP#J$Miss*Bingley; and even$5$ $PP#H$Lydia was 118:103,10[' ]| too$5#1$ much fatigued to$9$ utter$1$ more than the occasional 118:103,11[' ]| exclamation of 118:103,11[H ]| "Lord$7$, how tired I am!" 118:103,11[' ]| accompanied 118:103,12[' ]| by$4$ a violent yawn. 118:103,13[' ]| When at length they arose to$9$ take leave$0$, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 118:103,14[' ]| was most pressingly civil in$4$ her hope$0$ of seeing the whole$2$ 118:103,15[' ]| family soon at Longbourn; and addressed herself particularly 118:103,16[' ]| to$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, to$9$ assure him 118:103,16@d | how happy he would 118:103,17@d | make$1$ them, by$4$ eating a family dinner with them at any 118:103,18@d | time, without the ceremony of a formal invitation. 118:103,18[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley 118:103,19[' ]| was all grateful pleasure, and he readily engaged for$4$ taking 118:103,20[' ]| the earliest opportunity of waiting on$4$ her, after$4$ his return$0$ 118:103,21[' ]| from London, whither he was obliged to$9$ go the next day 118:103,22[' ]| for$4$ a short time. 118:103,23[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was perfectly satisfied; and quitted the 118:103,24[' ]| house under the delightful persuasion that$3$, allowing for$4$ 118:103,25[' ]| the necessary preparations of settlements, new carriages 118:103,26[' ]| and wedding*clothes, she should undoubtedly see her 118:103,27[' ]| daughter settled at Netherfield, in$4$ the course$0$ of three or 118:103,28[' ]| four months. Of having another daughter married to$4$ 118:103,29[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, she thought$1$ with equal$2$ certainty, and with 118:103,30[' ]| considerable, though not equal$2$, pleasure. $PP#A$Elizabeth was 118:103,31[' ]| the least dear$2#1$ to$4$ her of all her children; and 118:103,31@d | though the 118:103,32@d | man and the match$0$ were quite good enough for$4$ \her\, 118:103,33@d | the worth of each was eclipsed by$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and 118:103,34@d | Netherfield. 119:104,01[' ]| The next day opened a new scene at Longbourn. 119:104,02[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins made his declaration in$4$ form$0$. Having resolved 119:104,03[' ]| to$9$ do it without loss of time, as his leave$0$ of absence 119:104,04[' ]| extended only to$4$ the following Saturday, and having no$2$ 119:104,05[' ]| feelings of diffidence to$9$ make$1$ it distressing to$4$ himself 119:104,06[' ]| even$5$ at the moment, he set$1$ about$4$ it in$4$ a very orderly 119:104,07[' ]| manner, with all the observances which$6#1$ he supposed a 119:104,08[' ]| regular part$0$ of the business. On$4$ finding $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 119:104,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, and one of the younger girls together, soon 119:104,10[' ]| after$4$ breakfast$0$, he addressed the mother in$4$ these words, 119:104,11[K ]| "May$1$ I hope$1$, Madam, for$4$ your interest$0$ with your fair 119:104,12[K ]| daughter $PP#A$Elizabeth, when I solicit for$4$ the honour$0$ of a 119:104,13[K ]| private$2$ audience with her in$4$ the course$0$ of this morning?" 119:104,14[' ]| Before$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth had time for$4$ any*thing but a blush$0$ 119:104,15[' ]| of surprise$0$, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet instantly answered, 119:104,16[D ]| "Oh dear$7$! ~~ Yes ~~ certainly. ~~ I am sure $PP#A$Lizzy will$1$ be 119:104,17[D ]| very happy ~~ I am sure she can have no$2$ objection. ~~ Come, 119:104,18[D ]| $PP#G$Kitty, I want$1$ you up*stairs." 119:104,18[' ]| And gathering her work$0$ 119:104,19[' ]| together, she was hastening away, when $PP#A$Elizabeth called 119:104,20[' ]| out$5$, 119:104,21[A ]| "Dear$2#1$ Ma'am, do not go. ~~ I beg you will$1$ not go. ~~ 119:104,22[A ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins must excuse$1$ me. ~~ He can have nothing to$9$ 119:104,23[A ]| say to$4$ me that$6#1$ any*body need$1$ not hear. I am going away 119:104,24[A ]| myself." 119:104,25[D ]| "No$7$, no$7$, nonsense, $PP#A$Lizzy. ~~ I desire$1$ you will$1$ stay$1$ 119:104,26[D ]| where you are." ~~ 119:104,26[' ]| And upon$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's seeming really, 119:104,27[' ]| with vexed and embarrassed looks$0$, about$5$ to$9$ escape$1$, she 119:104,28[' ]| added, 119:104,28[D ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy, I \insist\ upon$4$ your staying and hearing 119:104,29[D ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins." 119:104,30[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth would not oppose such an injunction ~~ and 119:104,31[' ]| a moment's consideration making her also sensible$2#1$ that$3$ 119:104,32@a | it would be wisest to$9$ get it over as soon and as quietly 119:104,33@a | as possible, 119:104,33[' ]| she sat down$5$ again, and tried to$9$ conceal by$4$ 119:105,01[' ]| incessant employment the feelings which$6#1$ were divided 119:105,02[' ]| between distress$0$ and diversion. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet and $PP#G$Kitty 119:105,03[' ]| walked off, and as soon as they were gone $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 119:105,04[' ]| began. 119:105,05[K ]| "Believe me, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth, that$3$ your 119:105,06[K ]| modesty, so$5#1$ far from doing you any disservice, rather 119:105,07[K ]| adds to$4$ your other perfections. You would have been 119:105,08[K ]| less amiable in$4$ my eyes had there \not\ been this little 119:105,09[K ]| unwillingness; but allow me to$9$ assure you that$3$ I have 119:105,10[K ]| your respected mother's permission for$4$ this address$0$. 119:105,11[K ]| You can hardly doubt$1$ the purport of my discourse, 119:105,12[K ]| however your natural$2$ delicacy may$1$ lead$1$ you to$9$ dissemble; 119:105,13[K ]| my attentions have been too$5#1$ marked to$9$ be mistaken. 119:105,14[K ]| Almost as soon as I entered the house I singled you out$5$ 119:105,15[K ]| as the companion of my future life. But before$3$ I am run$1$ 119:105,16[K ]| away with by$4$ my feelings on$4$ this subject$0$, perhaps it will$1$ 119:105,17[K ]| be advisable for$4$ me to$9$ state$1$ my reasons for$4$ marrying ~~ 119:105,18[K ]| and moreover for$4$ coming into Hertfordshire with the 119:105,19[K ]| design$0$ of selecting a wife, as I certainly did." 119:105,20[' ]| The idea of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, with all his solemn composure, 119:105,21[' ]| being$1$ run$1$ away with by$4$ his feelings, made $PP#A$Elizabeth so$5#1$ 119:105,22[' ]| near$5$ laughing that$3$ she could not use$1$ the short pause$0$ he 119:105,23[' ]| allowed in$4$ any attempt$0$ to$9$ stop$1$ him farther, and he continued: 119:105,24[' ]| 119:105,25[K ]| "My reasons for$4$ marrying are, first, that$3$ I think it 119:105,26[K ]| a right$2#1$ thing for$4$ every clergyman in$4$ easy circumstances 119:105,27[K ]| (like$4$ myself) to$9$ set$1$ the example of matrimony in$4$ his 119:105,28[K ]| parish. Secondly, that$3$ I am convinced it will$1$ add very 119:105,29[K ]| greatly to$4$ my happiness; and thirdly ~~ which$6#1$ perhaps 119:105,30[K ]| I ought to$9$ have mentioned earlier, that$3$ it is the particular 119:105,31[K ]| advice and recommendation of the very noble lady whom$6#1$ 119:105,32[K ]| I have the honour$0$ of calling patroness. Twice has she 119:105,33[K ]| condescended to$9$ give me her opinion (unasked too$5#2$!) on$4$ 119:105,34[K ]| this subject$0$; and it was but the very Saturday night 119:105,35[K ]| before$3$ I left Hunsford ~~ between our pools at quadrille, 119:105,36[K ]| while$3$ $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson was arranging $PP#ZJ$Miss*de*Bourgh's 119:105,37[K ]| foot-stool, that$3$ she said, 119:105,37@l | ""$PP#K$Mr%*Collins, you must marry. 119:105,38@l | A clergyman like$4$ you must marry. ~~ Chuse properly, chuse 119:106,01@l | a gentlewoman for$4$ \my\ sake; and for$4$ your \own$2$\, let her 119:106,02@l | be an active, useful sort of person, not brought up$5$ high, 119:106,03@l | but able to$9$ make$1$ a small income go a good way. This is 119:106,04@l | my advice. Find such a woman as soon as you can, bring 119:106,05@l | her to$4$ Hunsford, and I will$1$ visit$1$ her."" 119:106,05[K ]| Allow me, by$4$ the 119:106,06[K ]| way, to$9$ observe, my fair cousin, that$3$ I do not reckon 119:106,07[K ]| the notice$0$ and kindness of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh 119:106,08[K ]| as among the least of the advantages in$4$ my power to$9$ 119:106,09[K ]| offer$1$. You will$1$ find her manners beyond$4$ any*thing I can 119:106,10[K ]| describe; and your wit and vivacity I think must be 119:106,11[K ]| acceptable to$4$ her, especially when tempered with the 119:106,12[K ]| silence$0$ and respect$0$ which$6#1$ her rank$0$ will$1$ inevitably excite. 119:106,13[K ]| Thus much for$4$ my general$2$ intention in$4$ favour$0$ of matrimony; 119:106,14[K ]| it remains$1$ to$9$ be told why my views were directed 119:106,15[K ]| to$4$ Longbourn instead of my own$2$ neighbourhood, where 119:106,16[K ]| I assure you there are many amiable young women. 119:106,17[K ]| But the fact is, that$3$ being$1$, as I am, to$9$ inherit this estate 119:106,18[K ]| after$4$ the death of your honoured father, (who$6#1$, however, 119:106,19[K ]| may$1$ live many years longer,) I could not satisfy myself 119:106,20[K ]| without resolving to$9$ chuse a wife from among his daughters, 119:106,21[K ]| that$3$ the loss to$4$ them might be as little as possible, when 119:106,22[K ]| the melancholy$2$ event takes place$0$ ~~ which$6#1$, however, as 119:106,23[K ]| I have already said, may$1$ not be for$4$ several years. This 119:106,24[K ]| has been my motive, my fair cousin, and I flatter myself 119:106,25[K ]| it will$1$ not sink me in$4$ your esteem$0$. And now nothing 119:106,26[K ]| remains$1$ for$4$ me but to$9$ assure you in$4$ the most animated 119:106,27[K ]| language of the violence of my affection. To$4$ fortune I am 119:106,28[K ]| perfectly indifferent, and shall make$1$ no$2$ demand$0$ of that$6#2$ 119:106,29[K ]| nature on$4$ your father, since I am well$5$ aware that$3$ it could 119:106,30[K ]| not be complied with; and that$3$ one thousand pounds 119:106,31[K ]| in$4$ the 4*per*cents% which$6#1$ will$1$ not be yours till after$4$ your 119:106,32[K ]| mother's decease, is all that$6#1$ you may$1$ ever be entitled to$4$. 119:106,33[K ]| On$4$ that$6#2$ head$0$, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and 119:106,34[K ]| you may$1$ assure youself that$3$ no$2$ ungenerous reproach$0$ 119:106,35[K ]| shall ever pass$1$ my lips when we are married." 119:106,36[' ]| It was absolutely necessary to$9$ interrupt him now. 119:106,37[A ]| "You are too$5#1$ hasty, Sir," 119:106,37[' ]| she cried. 119:106,37[A ]| "You forget that$3$ 119:106,38[A ]| I have made no$2$ answer$0$. Let me do it without farther 119:107,01[A ]| loss of time. Accept my thanks for$4$ the compliment$0$ you 119:107,02[A ]| are paying me. I am very sensible$2#1$ of the honour$0$ of your 119:107,03[A ]| proposals, but it is impossible for$4$ me to$9$ do otherwise 119:107,04[A ]| than decline them." 119:107,05[K ]| "I am not now to$9$ learn," 119:107,05[' ]| replied $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, with 119:107,06[' ]| a formal wave of the hand$0$, 119:107,06[K ]| "that$3$ it is usual with young 119:107,07[K ]| ladies to$9$ reject the addresses of the man whom$6#1$ they 119:107,08[K ]| secretly mean$1$ to$9$ accept, when he first applies for$4$ their 119:107,09[K ]| favour$0$; and that$3$ sometimes the refusal is repeated a 119:107,10[K ]| second$2$ or even$5$ a third time. I am therefore by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ 119:107,11[K ]| discouraged by$4$ what you have just$5$ said, and shall hope$1$ 119:107,12[K ]| to$9$ lead$1$ you to$4$ the altar ere long." 119:107,13[A ]| "Upon$4$ my word, Sir," 119:107,13[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, 119:107,13[A ]| "your hope$0$ is 119:107,14[A ]| rather an extraordinary one after$4$ my declaration. I do 119:107,15[A ]| assure you that$3$ I am not one of those young ladies (if such 119:107,16[A ]| young ladies there are) who$6#1$ are so$5#1$ daring as to$9$ risk$1$ their 119:107,17[A ]| happiness on$4$ the chance$0$ of being$1$ asked a second$2$ time. 119:107,18[A ]| I am perfectly serious$2$ in$4$ my refusal. ~~ You could not 119:107,19[A ]| make$1$ \me\ happy, and I am convinced that$3$ I am the last$2$ 119:107,20[A ]| woman in$4$ the world who$6#1$ would make$1$ \you\ so$5#2$. ~~ Nay, were 119:107,21[A ]| your friend $PP#L$Lady*Catherine to$9$ know me, I am persuaded 119:107,22[A ]| she would find me in$4$ every respect$0$ ill qualified for$4$ the 119:107,23[A ]| situation." 119:107,24[K ]| "Were it certain that$3$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine would think so$5#2$," 119:107,25[' ]| said $PP#K$Mr%*Collins very gravely ~~ 119:107,25[K ]| "but I cannot imagine 119:107,26[K ]| that$3$ her ladyship would at all disapprove of you. And 119:107,27[K ]| you may$1$ be certain that$3$ when I have the honour$0$ of seeing 119:107,28[K ]| her again I shall speak in$4$ the highest terms of your 119:107,29[K ]| modesty, economy, and other amiable qualifications." 119:107,30[A ]| "Indeed, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, all praise$0$ of me will$1$ be unnecessary. 119:107,31[A ]| You must give me leave$0$ to$9$ judge$1$ for$4$ myself, and 119:107,32[A ]| pay$1$ me the compliment$0$ of believing what I say. I wish$1$ 119:107,33[A ]| you very happy and very rich, and by$4$ refusing your hand$0$, 119:107,34[A ]| do all in$4$ my power to$9$ prevent your being$1$ otherwise. In$4$ 119:107,35[A ]| making me the offer$0$, you must have satisfied the delicacy 119:107,36[A ]| of your feelings with regard$0$ to$4$ my family, and may$1$ take 119:107,37[A ]| possession of Longbourn estate whenever it falls, without 119:107,38[A ]| any self-reproach. This matter may$1$ be considered, therefore, 119:108,01[A ]| as finally settled." 119:108,01[' ]| And rising as she thus spoke, she 119:108,02[' ]| would have quitted the room, had not $PP#K$Mr%*Collins thus 119:108,03[' ]| addressed her, 119:108,04[K ]| "When I do myself the honour$0$ of speaking to$4$ you 119:108,05[K ]| next on$4$ this subject$0$ I shall hope$1$ to$9$ receive a more favourable 119:108,06[K ]| answer$0$ than you have now given me; though I am 119:108,07[K ]| far from accusing you of cruelty at present$0#1$, because 119:108,08[K ]| I know it to$9$ be the established custom of your sex to$9$ reject 119:108,09[K ]| a man on$4$ the first application, and perhaps you have even$5$ 119:108,10[K ]| now said as much to$9$ encourage my suit$0$ as would be consistent 119:108,11[K ]| with the true delicacy of the female$2$ character." 119:108,12[A ]| "Really, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins," 119:108,12[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth with some 119:108,13[' ]| warmth, 119:108,13[A ]| "you puzzle$1$ me exceedingly. If what I have 119:108,14[A ]| hitherto said can appear to$4$ you in$4$ the form$0$ of encouragement, 119:108,15[A ]| I know not how to$9$ express$1$ my refusal in$4$ such a way 119:108,16[A ]| as may$1$ convince you of its being$1$ one." 119:108,17[K ]| "You must give me leave$0$ to$9$ flatter myself, my dear$2#1$ 119:108,18[K ]| cousin, that$3$ your refusal of my addresses is merely 119:108,19[K ]| words of course$0$. My reasons for$4$ believing it are briefly 119:108,20[K ]| these: ~~ It does not appear to$4$ me that$3$ my hand$0$ is unworthy 119:108,21[K ]| your acceptance, or that$3$ the establishment I can 119:108,22[K ]| offer$1$ would be any other than highly desirable. My 119:108,23[K ]| situation in$4$ life, my connections with the family of 119:108,24[K ]| $PP#ZI$De*Bourgh, and my relationship to$4$ your own$2$, are circumstances 119:108,25[K ]| highly in$4$ my favour$0$; and you should take 119:108,26[K ]| it into farther consideration that$3$ in$4$ spite$8$ of your manifold 119:108,27[K ]| attractions, it is by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ certain that$3$ another offer$0$ 119:108,28[K ]| of marriage may$1$ ever be made you. Your portion is 119:108,29[K ]| unhappily so$5#1$ small that$3$ it will$1$ in$4$ all likelihood undo the 119:108,30[K ]| effects of your loveliness and amiable qualifications. As 119:108,31[K ]| I must therefore conclude that$3$ you are not serious$2$ in$4$ your 119:108,32[K ]| rejection of me, I shall chuse to$9$ attribute it to$4$ your wish$0$ 119:108,33[K ]| of increasing my love$0$ by$4$ suspense, according to$4$ the usual 119:108,34[K ]| practice$0$ of elegant females." 119:108,35[A ]| "I do assure you, Sir, that$3$ I have no$2$ pretension 119:108,36[A ]| whatever to$4$ that$6#2$ kind$0$ of elegance which$6#1$ consists in$4$ 119:108,37[A ]| tormenting a respectable man. I would rather be paid 119:109,01[A ]| the compliment$0$ of being$1$ believed sincere. I thank you 119:109,02[A ]| again and again for$4$ the honour$0$ you have done me in$4$ 119:109,03[A ]| your proposals, but to$9$ accept them is absolutely impossible. 119:109,04[A ]| My feelings in$4$ every respect$0$ forbid it. Can 119:109,05[A ]| I speak plainer? Do not consider me now as an elegant 119:109,06[A ]| female$0$ intending to$9$ plague you, but as a rational creature 119:109,07[A ]| speaking the truth from her heart." 119:109,09[K ]| "You are uniformly charming!" 119:109,09[' ]| cried he, with an air 119:109,10[' ]| of awkward gallantry; 119:109,10[K ]| "and I am persuaded that$3$ when 119:109,11[K ]| sanctioned by$4$ the express$2$ authority of both your excellent 119:109,12[K ]| parents, my proposals will$1$ not fail of being$1$ acceptable." 119:109,13[' ]| To$4$ such perseverance in$4$ wilful self-deception $PP#A$Elizabeth 119:109,14[' ]| would make$1$ no$2$ reply$0$, and immediately and in$4$ silence$0$ 119:109,15[' ]| withdrew; determined, if he persisted in$4$ considering her 119:109,16[' ]| repeated refusals as flattering encouragement, to$9$ apply 119:109,17[' ]| to$4$ her father, whose$6#1$ negative might be uttered in$4$ such 119:109,18[' ]| a manner as must be decisive, and whose$6#1$ behaviour 119:109,19[' ]| at least could not be mistaken for$4$ the affectation and 119:109,20[' ]| coquetry of an elegant female$0$. 120:110,01[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was not left long to$4$ the silent contemplation 120:110,02[' ]| of his successful love$0$; for$3$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, having dawdled 120:110,03[' ]| about$5$ in$4$ the vestibule to$9$ watch$1$ for$4$ the end$0$ of the conference, 120:110,04[' ]| no$2$ sooner saw $PP#A$Elizabeth open$1$ the door and with 120:110,05[' ]| quick$2$ step$0$ pass$1$ her towards the staircase, than she entered 120:110,06[' ]| the breakfast-room, and congratulated both him and herself 120:110,07[' ]| in$4$ warm$2$ terms on$4$ the happy prospect of their nearer 120:110,08[' ]| connection. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins received and returned these 120:110,09[' ]| felicitations with equal$2$ pleasure, and then proceeded to$9$ 120:110,10[' ]| relate the particulars of their interview, with the result$0$ 120:110,11[' ]| of which$6#1$ he trusted he had every reason$0$ to$9$ be satisfied, 120:110,12[' ]| since the refusal which$6#1$ his cousin had stedfastly given 120:110,13[' ]| him would naturally flow$1$ from her bashful modesty and 120:110,14[' ]| the genuine delicacy of her character. 120:110,15[' ]| This information, however, startled $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet; ~~ 120:110,16[' ]| she would have been glad to$9$ be equally satisfied that$3$ her 120:110,17[' ]| daughter had meant to$9$ encourage him by$4$ protesting 120:110,18[' ]| against his proposals, but she dared not to$9$ believe it, and 120:110,19[' ]| could not help$1$ saying so$5#2$. 120:110,20[D ]| "But depend upon$4$ it, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins," 120:110,20[' ]| she added, 120:110,20[D ]| "that$3$ 120:110,21[D ]| $PP#A$Lizzy shall be brought to$4$ reason$0$. I will$1$ speak to$4$ her 120:110,22[D ]| about$4$ it myself directly. She is a very headstrong foolish 120:110,23[D ]| girl, and does not know her own$2$ interest$0$; but I will$1$ 120:110,24[D ]| \make$1$\ her know it." 120:110,25[K ]| "Pardon$1$ me for$4$ interrupting you, Madam," 120:110,25[' ]| cried 120:110,26[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins; 120:110,26[K ]| "but if she is really headstrong and foolish, 120:110,27[K ]| I know not whether she would altogether be a very 120:110,28[K ]| desirable wife to$4$ a man in$4$ my situation, who$6#1$ naturally 120:110,29[K ]| looks$1$ for$4$ happiness in$4$ the marriage state$0$. If therefore 120:110,30[K ]| she actually persists in$4$ rejecting my suit$0$, perhaps it were 120:110,31[K ]| better not to$9$ force$1$ her into accepting me, because if liable 120:110,32[K ]| to$4$ such defects of temper, she could not contribute much 120:110,33[K ]| to$4$ my felicity." 120:111,01[D ]| "Sir, you quite misunderstand me," 120:111,01[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 120:111,02[' ]| alarmed. 120:111,02[D ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy is only headstrong in$4$ such matters as 120:111,03[D ]| these. In$4$ every*thing else she is as good*natured a girl 120:111,04[D ]| as ever lived. I will$1$ go directly to$4$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, and we 120:111,05[D ]| shall very soon settle it with her, I am sure." 120:111,06[' ]| She would not give him time to$9$ reply$1$, but hurrying 120:111,07[' ]| instantly to$4$ her husband, called out$5$ as she entered the 120:111,08[' ]| library, 120:111,09[D ]| "Oh! $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, you are wanted immediately; we 120:111,10[D ]| are all in$4$ an uproar. You must come and make$1$ $PP#A$Lizzy 120:111,11[D ]| marry $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, for$3$ she vows she will$1$ not have him, 120:111,12[D ]| and if you do not make$1$ haste he will$1$ change$1$ his mind$0$ and 120:111,13[D ]| not have \her\." 120:111,14[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet raised his eyes from his book as she entered, 120:111,15[' ]| and fixed them on$4$ her face$0$ with a calm$2$ unconcern which$6#1$ 120:111,16[' ]| was not in$4$ the least altered by$4$ her communication. 120:111,17[C ]| "I have not the pleasure of understanding you," 120:111,17[' ]| said 120:111,19[' ]| he, when she had finished her speech. 120:111,19[C ]| "Of what are you 120:111,19[C ]| talking?" 120:111,20[D ]| "Of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins and $PP#A$Lizzy. $PP#A$Lizzy declares she will$1$ not 120:111,21[D ]| have $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, and $PP#K$Mr%*Collins begins to$9$ say that$3$ he 120:111,22[D ]| will$1$ not have $PP#A$Lizzy." 120:111,23[C ]| "And what am I to$9$ do on$4$ the occasion$0$? ~~ It seems an 120:111,24[C ]| hopeless business." 120:111,25[D ]| "Speak to$4$ $PP#A$Lizzy about$4$ it yourself. Tell her that$3$ you 120:111,26[D ]| insist upon$4$ her marrying him." 120:111,27[C ]| "Let her be called down$5$. She shall hear my opinion." 120:111,28[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet rang the bell, and $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth was 120:111,29[' ]| summoned to$4$ the library. 120:111,30[C ]| "Come here, child," 120:111,30[' ]| cried her father as she appeared. 120:111,31[C ]| "I have sent for$4$ you on$4$ an affair of importance. I understand 120:111,32[C ]| that$3$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins has made you an offer$0$ of marriage. 120:111,33[C ]| Is it true?" 120:111,33[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth replied that$3$ it was. 120:111,33[C ]| "Very well$5$ ~~ 120:111,34[C ]| and this offer$0$ of marriage you have refused?" 120:111,35[A ]| "I have, Sir." 120:111,36[C ]| "Very well$5$. We now come to$4$ the point$0$. Your mother 120:111,37[C ]| insists upon$4$ your accepting it. Is not it so$5#2$, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet?" 120:111,38[D ]| "Yes, or I will$1$ never see her again." 120:112,01[C ]| "An unhappy alternative is before$4$ you, $PP#A$Elizabeth. 120:112,02[C ]| From this day you must be a stranger$0$ to$4$ one of your 120:112,03[C ]| parents. ~~ Your mother will$1$ never see you again if you 120:112,04[C ]| do \not\ marry $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, and I will$1$ never see you again 120:112,05[C ]| if you \do\." 120:112,06[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not but smile$1$ at such a conclusion of 120:112,07[' ]| such a beginning; but $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, who$6#1$ had persuaded 120:112,08[' ]| herself that$3$ her husband regarded the affair as she wished, 120:112,09[' ]| was excessively disappointed. 120:112,10[D ]| "What do you mean$1$, $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, by$4$ talking in$4$ this 120:112,11[D ]| way? You promised me to$9$ \insist\ upon$4$ her marrying him." 120:112,12[C ]| "My dear$2#1$," 120:112,12[' ]| replied her husband, 120:112,12[C ]| "I have two small 120:112,13[C ]| favours to$9$ request$1$. First, that$3$ you will$1$ allow me the free 120:112,14[C ]| use$0$ of my understanding on$4$ the present$2$ occasion$0$; and 120:112,15[C ]| secondly, of my room. I shall be glad to$9$ have the library 120:112,16[C ]| to$4$ myself as soon as may$1$ be." 120:112,17[' ]| Not yet, however, in$4$ spite$8$ of her disappointment in$4$ her 120:112,18[' ]| husband, did $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet give up$5$ the point$0$. She talked 120:112,19[' ]| to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth again and again; coaxed and threatened her 120:112,20[' ]| by$4$ turns$0$. She endeavoured to$9$ secure$1$ $PP#E$Jane in$4$ her interest$0$, 120:112,21[' ]| but $PP#E$Jane with all possible mildness declined interfering; ~~ 120:112,22[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth sometimes with real earnestness and sometimes 120:112,23[' ]| with playful gaiety replied to$4$ her attacks. Though 120:112,24[' ]| her manner varied however, her determination never did. 120:112,25[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, meanwhile, was meditating in$4$ solitude on$4$ 120:112,26[' ]| what had passed. He thought$1$ too$5#1$ well$5$ of himself to$9$ comprehend 120:112,27[' ]| on$4$ what motive his cousin could refuse him; and 120:112,28[' ]| though his pride was hurt, he suffered in$4$ no$2$ other way. 120:112,29[' ]| His regard$0$ for$4$ her was quite imaginary; and the possibility 120:112,30[' ]| of her deserving her mother's reproach$0$ prevented his 120:112,31[' ]| feeling any regret$0$. 120:112,32[' ]| While$3$ the family were in$4$ this confusion, $PP#Q$Charlotte*Lucas 120:112,33[' ]| came to$9$ spend the day with them. She was met 120:112,34[' ]| in$4$ the vestibule by$4$ $PP#H$Lydia, who$6#1$, flying to$4$ her, cried in$4$ a 120:112,35[' ]| half whisper$0$, 120:112,35[H ]| "I am glad you are come, for$3$ there is such 120:112,36[H ]| fun here! ~~ What do you think has happened this morning? 120:112,37[H ]| ~~ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins has made an offer$0$ to$4$ $PP#A$Lizzy, and she will$1$ 120:112,38[H ]| not have him." 120:113,01[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte had hardly time to$9$ answer$1$, before$3$ they were 120:113,02[' ]| joined by$4$ $PP#G$Kitty, who$6#1$ came to$9$ tell the same news, and no$2$ 120:113,03[' ]| sooner had they entered the breakfast-room, where $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 120:113,04[' ]| was alone, than she likewise began on$4$ the subject$0$, 120:113,05[' ]| calling on$4$ $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas for$4$ her compassion, and entreating 120:113,06[' ]| her to$9$ persuade her friend $PP#A$Lizzy to$9$ comply with the wishes$0$ 120:113,07[' ]| of all her family. 120:113,07[D ]| "Pray do, my dear$2#1$ $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas," 120:113,07[' ]| she 120:113,08[' ]| added in$4$ a melancholy$2$ tone, 120:113,08[D ]| "for$3$ nobody is on$4$ my side$0$, 120:113,09[D ]| nobody takes part$0$ with me, I am cruelly used, nobody 120:113,10[D ]| feels for$4$ my poor nerves." 120:113,11[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte's reply$0$ was spared by$4$ the entrance of $PP#E$Jane 120:113,12[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth. 120:113,13[D ]| "Aye, there she comes," 120:113,13[' ]| continued $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 120:113,14[D ]| "looking as unconcerned as may$1$ be, and caring no$2$ more 120:113,15[D ]| for$4$ us than if we were at York, provided she can have 120:113,16[D ]| her own$2$ way. ~~ But I tell you what, $PP#A$Miss*Lizzy, if you 120:113,17[D ]| take it into your head$0$ to$9$ go on$5$ refusing every offer$0$ of 120:113,18[D ]| marriage in$4$ this way, you will$1$ never get a husband at 120:113,19[D ]| all ~~ and I am sure I do not know who$6#1$ is to$9$ maintain you 120:113,20[D ]| when your father is dead. ~~ \I\ shall not be able to$9$ keep 120:113,21[D ]| you ~~ and so$3$ I warn you. ~~ I have done with you from 120:113,22[D ]| this very day. ~~ I told you in$4$ the library, you know, that$3$ 120:113,23[D ]| I should never speak to$4$ you again, and you will$1$ find me 120:113,24[D ]| as good as my word. I have no$2$ pleasure in$4$ talking to$4$ 120:113,25[D ]| undutiful children. ~~ Not that$3$ I have much pleasure indeed 120:113,26[D ]| in$4$ talking to$4$ any*body. People who$6#1$ suffer as I do from 120:113,27[D ]| nervous complaints can have no$2$ great inclination for$4$ 120:113,28[D ]| talking. Nobody can tell what I suffer! ~~ But it is always 120:113,29[D ]| so$5#2$. Those who$6#1$ do not complain are never pitied." 120:113,30[' ]| Her daughters listened in$4$ silence$0$ to$4$ this effusion, sensible$2#1$ 120:113,31[' ]| that$3$ any attempt$0$ to$9$ reason$1$ with or sooth her would only 120:113,32[' ]| increase$1$ the irritation. She talked on$5$, therefore, without 120:113,33[' ]| interruption from any of them till they were joined by$4$ 120:113,34[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, who$6#1$ entered with an air more stately than 120:113,35[' ]| usual, and on$4$ perceiving whom$6#1$, she said to$4$ the the girls, 120:113,36[D ]| "Now, I do insist upon$4$ it, that$3$ you, all of you, hold$1$ 120:113,37[D ]| your tongues, and let $PP#K$Mr%*Collins and me have a little 120:113,38[D ]| conversation together." 120:114,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth passed quietly out$5$ of the room, $PP#E$Jane and 120:114,02[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty followed, but $PP#H$Lydia stood her ground, determined 120:114,03[' ]| to$9$ hear all she could; and $PP#Q$Charlotte, detained first by$4$ 120:114,04[' ]| the civility of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, whose$6#1$ inquiries after$4$ herself 120:114,05[' ]| and all her family were very minute$2$, and then by$4$ a little 120:114,06[' ]| curiosity, satisfied herself with walking to$4$ the window and 120:114,07[' ]| pretending not to$9$ hear. In$4$ a doleful voice $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 120:114,08[' ]| thus began the projected conversation. ~~ 120:114,08[D ]| "Oh! $PP#K$Mr%*Collins!" ~~ 120:114,09[D ]| 120:114,10[K ]| "My dear$2#1$ Madam," 120:114,10[' ]| replied he, 120:114,10[K ]| "let us be for*ever 120:114,11[K ]| silent on$4$ this point$0$. Far be it from me," 120:114,11[' ]| he presently 120:114,12[' ]| continued in$4$ a voice that$6#1$ marked his displeasure, 120:114,12[K ]| "to$9$ 120:114,13[K ]| resent the behaviour of your daughter. Resignation to$4$ 120:114,14[K ]| inevitable evils is the duty of us all; the peculiar duty 120:114,15[K ]| of a young man who$6#1$ has been so$5#1$ fortunate as I have been 120:114,16[K ]| in$4$ early preferment; and I trust$1$ I am resigned. Perhaps 120:114,17[K ]| not the less so$5#2$ from feeling a doubt$0$ of my positive happiness 120:114,18[K ]| had my fair cousin honoured me with her hand$0$; 120:114,19[K ]| for$3$ I have often observed that$3$ resignation is never so$5#1$ 120:114,20[K ]| perfect$2$ as when the blessing denied begins to$9$ lose somewhat 120:114,21[K ]| of its value$0$ in$4$ our estimation. You will$1$ not, I hope$1$, 120:114,22[K ]| consider me as shewing any disrespect to$4$ your family, 120:114,23[K ]| my dear$2#1$ Madam, by$4$ thus withdrawing my pretensions to$4$ 120:114,24[K ]| your daughter's favour$0$, without having paid yourself and 120:114,25[K ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet the compliment$0$ of requesting you to$9$ interpose 120:114,26[K ]| your authority in$4$ my behalf. My conduct$0$ may$1$ 120:114,27[K ]| I fear$1$ be objectionable in$4$ having accepted my dismission 120:114,28[K ]| from your daughter's lips instead of your own$2$. But we 120:114,29[K ]| are all liable to$4$ error. I have certainly meant well$5$ through$4$ 120:114,30[K ]| the whole$2$ affair. My object$0$ has been to$9$ secure$1$ an amiable 120:114,31[K ]| companion for$4$ myself, with due$2$ consideration for$4$ the 120:114,32[K ]| advantage of all your family, and if my \manner\ has been 120:114,33[K ]| at all reprehensible, I here beg leave$0$ to$9$ apologise." 121:115,01[' ]| The discussion of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's offer$0$ was now nearly at 121:115,02[' ]| an end$0$, and $PP#A$Elizabeth had only to$9$ suffer from the uncomfortable 121:115,03[' ]| feelings necessarily attending it, and occasionally 121:115,04[' ]| from some peevish allusion of her mother. As for$4$ the 121:115,05[' ]| gentleman himself, \his\ feelings were chiefly expressed, not 121:115,06[' ]| by$4$ embarrassment or dejection, or by$4$ trying to$9$ avoid her, 121:115,07[' ]| but by$4$ stiffness of manner and resentful silence$0$. He 121:115,08[' ]| scarcely ever spoke to$4$ her, and the assiduous attentions 121:115,09[' ]| which$6#1$ he had been so$5#1$ sensible$2#1$ of himself, were transferred 121:115,10[' ]| for$4$ the rest$0#1$ of the day to$4$ $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas, whose$6#1$ civility in$4$ 121:115,11[' ]| listening to$4$ him, was a seasonable relief to$4$ them all, and 121:115,12[' ]| especially to$4$ her friend. 121:115,13[' ]| The morrow produced no$2$ abatement of $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's 121:115,14[' ]| ill*humour or ill*health. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was also in$4$ the 121:115,15[' ]| same state$0$ of angry pride. $PP#A$Elizabeth had hoped that$3$ his 121:115,16[' ]| resentment might shorten his visit$0$, but his plan did not 121:115,17[' ]| appear in$4$ the least affected by$4$ it. He was always to$9$ have 121:115,18[' ]| gone on$4$ Saturday, and to$4$ Saturday he still$5$ meant to$9$ stay$1$. 121:115,19[' ]| After$4$ breakfast$0$, the girls walked to$4$ Meryton to$9$ inquire 121:115,20[' ]| if $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham were returned, and to$9$ lament over his 121:115,21[' ]| absence from the Netherfield ball$0#2$. He joined them on$4$ 121:115,22[' ]| their entering the town and attended them to$4$ their aunt's, 121:115,23[' ]| where his regret$0$ and vexation, and the concern$0$ of every*body 121:115,24[' ]| was well$5$ talked over. ~~ To$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, however, he 121:115,25[' ]| voluntarily acknowledged that$3$ the necessity of his absence 121:115,26[' ]| \had\ been self*imposed. 121:115,27[P ]| "I found," 121:115,27[' ]| said he, 121:115,27[P ]| "as the time drew near$5$, that$3$ I had 121:115,28[P ]| better not meet$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy; ~~ that$3$ to$9$ be in$4$ the same 121:115,29[P ]| room, the same party with him for$4$ so$5#1$ many hours together, 121:115,30[P ]| might be more than I could bear$1$, and that$3$ scenes might 121:115,31[P ]| arise unpleasant to$4$ more than myself." 121:115,32[' ]| She highly approved his forbearance, and they had 121:115,33[' ]| leisure for$4$ a full discussion of it, and for$4$ all the commendation 121:116,01[' ]| which$6#1$ they civilly bestowed on$4$ each other, 121:116,02[' ]| as $PP#P$Wickham and another officer walked back$5$ with them 121:116,03[' ]| to$4$ Longbourn, and during the walk$0$, he particularly 121:116,04[' ]| attended to$4$ her. His accompanying them was a double$2$ 121:116,05[' ]| advantage; she felt all the compliment$0$ it offered to$4$ 121:116,06[' ]| herself, and it was most acceptable as an occasion$0$ of 121:116,07[' ]| introducing him to$4$ her father and mother. 121:116,08[' ]| Soon after$4$ their return$0$, a letter was delivered to$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet; 121:116,09[' ]| it came from Netherfield, and was opened 121:116,10[' ]| immediately. The envelope contained a sheet of elegant, 121:116,11[' ]| little, hot*pressed paper, well$5$ covered with a lady's fair, 121:116,12[' ]| flowing hand$0$; and $PP#A$Elizabeth saw her sister's countenance 121:116,13[' ]| change$1$ as she read it, and saw her dwelling intently on$4$ 121:116,14[' ]| some particular passages. $PP#E$Jane recollected herself soon, 121:116,15[' ]| and putting the letter away, tried to$9$ join with her usual 121:116,16[' ]| cheerfulness in$4$ the general$2$ conversation; but $PP#A$Elizabeth 121:116,17[' ]| felt an anxiety on$4$ the subject$0$ which$6#1$ drew off her attention 121:116,18[' ]| even$5$ from $PP#P$Wickham; and no$2$ sooner had he and his 121:116,19[' ]| companion taken leave$0$, than a glance$0$ from $PP#E$Jane invited 121:116,20[' ]| her to$9$ follow her up*stairs. When they had gained their 121:116,21[' ]| own$2$ room, $PP#E$Jane taking out$5$ the letter, said, 121:116,22[E ]| "This is from $PP#J$Caroline*Bingley; what it contains, has 121:116,23[E ]| surprised me a good deal$0$. The whole$2$ party have left 121:116,24[E ]| Netherfield by$4$ this time, and are on$4$ their way to$4$ town; 121:116,25[E ]| and without any intention of coming back$5$ again. You 121:116,26[E ]| shall hear what she says." 121:116,27[' ]| She then read the first sentence aloud, which$6#1$ comprised 121:116,28[' ]| the information of their having just$5$ resolved to$9$ follow 121:116,29[' ]| their brother to$4$ town directly, and of their meaning to$9$ 121:116,30[' ]| dine that$6#2$ day in$4$ Grosvenor*street, where $PP#W$Mr%*Hurst had 121:116,31[' ]| a house. The next was in$4$ these words. 121:116,31[J ]| "I do not pretend 121:116,32[J ]| to$9$ regret$1$ any*thing I shall leave$1$ in$4$ Hertfordshire, except 121:116,33[J ]| your society, my dearest friend; but we will$1$ hope$1$ at 121:116,34[J ]| some future period, to$9$ enjoy many returns$0$ of the delightful 121:116,35[J ]| intercourse we have known, and in$4$ the mean*while may$1$ 121:116,36[J ]| lessen the pain$0$ of separation by$4$ a very frequent and most 121:116,37[J ]| unreserved correspondence. I depend on$4$ you for$4$ that$6#2$." 121:116,38[' ]| To$4$ these high*flown expressions, $PP#A$Elizabeth listened with all 121:117,01[' ]| the insensibility of distrust$0$; and though the suddenness 121:117,02[' ]| of their removal surprised her, she saw nothing in$4$ it really 121:117,03[' ]| to$9$ lament; it was not to$9$ be supposed that$3$ their absence 121:117,04[' ]| from Netherfield would prevent $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's being$1$ there; 121:117,05[' ]| and as to$4$ the loss of their society, she was persuaded that$3$ 121:117,06[' ]| $PP#E$Jane must soon cease to$9$ regard$1$ it, in$4$ the enjoyment of his. 121:117,07[A ]| "It is unlucky," 121:117,07[' ]| said she, after$4$ a short pause$0$, 121:117,07[A ]| "that$3$ 121:117,08[A ]| you should not be able to$9$ see your friends before$3$ they 121:117,09[A ]| leave$1$ the country. But may$1$ we not hope$1$ that$3$ the period 121:117,10[A ]| of future happiness to$4$ which$6#1$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley looks$1$ forward$5$, 121:117,11[A ]| may$1$ arrive earlier than she is aware, and that$3$ the delightful 121:117,12[A ]| intercourse you have known as friends, will$1$ be renewed 121:117,13[A ]| with yet greater satisfaction as sisters? ~~ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley will$1$ 121:117,14[A ]| not be detained in$4$ London by$4$ them." 121:117,15[E ]| "$PP#J$Caroline decidedly says that$3$ none of the party will$1$ 121:117,16[E ]| return$1$ into Hertfordshire this winter. I will$1$ read it to$4$ 121:117,17[E ]| you ~~ 121:117,18[J ]| "When my brother left us yesterday, he imagined 121:117,19[J ]| that$3$ the business which$6#1$ took him to$4$ London, might be 121:117,20[J ]| concluded in$4$ three or four days, but as we are certain 121:117,21[J ]| it cannot be so$5#2$, and at the same time convinced that$3$ 121:117,22[J ]| when $PP#I$Charles gets to$4$ town, he will$1$ be in$4$ no$2$ hurry$0$ to$9$ leave$1$ 121:117,23[J ]| it again, we have determined on$4$ following him thither, 121:117,24[J ]| that$3$ he may$1$ not be obliged to$9$ spend his vacant hours in$4$ 121:117,25[J ]| a comfortless hotel. Many of my acquaintance are already 121:117,26[J ]| there for$4$ the winter; I wish$1$ I could hear that$3$ you, my 121:117,27[J ]| dearest friend, had any intention of making one in$4$ the 121:117,28[J ]| croud, but of that$6#2$ I despair$1$. I sincerely hope$1$ your Christmas 121:117,29[J ]| in$4$ Hertfordshire may$1$ abound in$4$ the gaieties which$6#1$ 121:117,30[J ]| that$6#2$ season generally brings, and that$3$ your beaux will$1$ be 121:117,31[J ]| so$5#1$ numerous as to$9$ prevent your feeling the loss of the three, 121:117,32[J ]| of whom$6#1$ we shall deprive you." 121:117,33[E ]| "It is evident by$4$ this," 121:117,33[' ]| added $PP#E$Jane, 121:117,33[E ]| "that$3$ he comes 121:117,34[E ]| back$5$ no$2$ more this winter." 121:117,35[A ]| "It is only evident that$3$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley does not mean$1$ 121:117,36[A ]| he \should\." 121:117,37[E ]| "Why will$1$ you think so$5#2$? It must be his own$2$ doing. ~~ 121:117,38[E ]| He is his own$2$ master. But you do not know \all\. I \will$1$\ 121:118,01[E ]| read you the passage which$6#1$ particularly hurts me. I will$1$ 121:118,02[E ]| have no$2$ reserves from \you\." 121:118,02[J ]| "$PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is impatient 121:118,03[J ]| to$9$ see his sister, and to$9$ confess the truth, \we\ are 121:118,04[J ]| scarcely less eager to$9$ meet$1$ her again. I really do 121:118,05[J ]| not think $PP#ZG$Georgiana*Darcy has her equal$0$ for$4$ beauty, 121:118,06[J ]| elegance, and accomplishments; and the affection she 121:118,07[J ]| inspires in$4$ $PP#V$Louisa and myself, is heightened into something 121:118,08[J ]| still$5$ more interesting, from the hope$0$ we dare$1#1$ to$9$ 121:118,09[J ]| entertain of her being$1$ hereafter our sister. I do not 121:118,10[J ]| know whether I ever before$5$ mentioned to$4$ you my 121:118,11[J ]| feelings on$4$ this subject$0$, but I will$1$ not leave$1$ the country 121:118,12[J ]| without confiding them, and I trust$1$ you will$1$ not esteem$1$ 121:118,13[J ]| them unreasonable. My brother admires her greatly 121:118,14[J ]| already, he will$1$ have frequent opportunity now of seeing 121:118,15[J ]| her on$4$ the most intimate$2$ footing, her relations all wish$1$ 121:118,16[J ]| the connection as much as his own$2$, and a sister's partiality 121:118,17[J ]| is not misleading me, I think, when I call$1$ $PP#I$Charles most 121:118,18[J ]| capable of engaging any woman's heart. With all these 121:118,19[J ]| circumstances to$9$ favour$1$ an attachment and nothing to$9$ prevent 121:118,20[J ]| it, am I wrong, my dearest $PP#E$Jane, in$4$ indulging the hope$0$ 121:118,21[J ]| of an event which$6#1$ will$1$ secure$1$ the happiness of so$5#1$ many?" 121:118,22[E ]| "What think you of \this\ sentence, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy?" ~~ 121:118,23[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane as she finished it. 121:118,23[E ]| "Is it not clear$2$ enough? ~~ 121:118,24[E ]| Does it not expressly declare that$3$ $PP#J$Caroline neither expects 121:118,25[E ]| nor wishes$1$ me to$9$ be her sister; that$3$ she is perfectly convinced 121:118,26[E ]| of her brother's indifference, and that$3$ if she suspects 121:118,27[E ]| the nature of my feelings for$4$ him, she means$1$ (most kindly!) 121:118,28[E ]| to$9$ put me on$4$ my guard$0$? Can there be any other opinion 121:118,29[E ]| on$4$ the subject$0$?" 121:118,30[A ]| "Yes, there can; for$3$ mine$6$ is totally different. ~~ Will$1$ 121:118,31[A ]| you hear it?" 121:118,32[E ]| "Most willingly." 121:118,33[A ]| "You shall have it in$4$ few words. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley sees 121:118,34[A ]| that$3$ her brother is in$4$ love$0$ with you, and wants$1$ him to$9$ 121:118,35[A ]| marry $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy. She follows him to$4$ town in$4$ the hope$0$ 121:118,36[A ]| of keeping him there, and tries to$9$ persuade you that$3$ he 121:118,37[A ]| does not care$1$ about$4$ you." 121:118,38[' ]| $PP#E$Jane shook her head$0$. 121:119,01[A ]| "Indeed, $PP#E$Jane, you ought to$9$ believe me. ~~ No*one who$6#1$ 121:119,02[A ]| has ever seen you together, can doubt$1$ his affection. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley 121:119,03[A ]| I am sure cannot. She is not such a simpleton. 121:119,04[A ]| Could she have seen half as much love$0$ in$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy for$4$ 121:119,05[A ]| herself, she would have ordered her wedding*clothes. But 121:119,06[A ]| the case is this. We are not rich enough, or grand enough 121:119,07[A ]| for$4$ them; and she is the more anxious to$9$ get $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy 121:119,08[A ]| for$4$ her brother, from the notion that$3$ when there has been 121:119,09[A ]| \one\ intermarriage, she may$1$ have less trouble$0$ in$4$ achieving 121:119,10[A ]| a second$2$; in$4$ which$6#1$ there is certainly some ingenuity, and 121:119,11[A ]| I dare$1#2$ say it would succeed, if $PP#ZJ$Miss*de*Bourgh were out$5$ 121:119,12[A ]| of the way. But, my dearest $PP#E$Jane, you cannot seriously 121:119,13[A ]| imagine that$3$ because $PP#J$Miss*Bingley tells you her brother 121:119,14[A ]| greatly admires $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, he is in$4$ the smallest degree 121:119,15[A ]| less sensible$2#1$ of \your\ merit$0$ than when he took leave$0$ of you 121:119,16[A ]| on$4$ Tuesday, or that$3$ it will$1$ be in$4$ her power to$9$ persuade 121:119,17[A ]| him that$3$ instead of being$1$ in$4$ love$0$ with you, he is very 121:119,18[A ]| much in$4$ love$0$ with her friend." 121:119,19[E ]| "If we thought$1$ alike of $PP#J$Miss*Bingley," 121:119,19[' ]| replied $PP#E$Jane, 121:119,20[E ]| "your representation of all this, might make$1$ me quite 121:119,21[E ]| easy. But I know the foundation is unjust. $PP#J$Caroline is 121:119,22[E ]| incapable of wilfully deceiving any*one; and all that$6#1$ 121:119,23[E ]| I can hope$1$ in$4$ this case is, that$3$ she is deceived herself." 121:119,24[A ]| "That$6#2$ is right$2#1$. ~~ You could not have started a more 121:119,25[A ]| happy idea, since you will$1$ not take comfort$0$ in$4$ mine$6$. 121:119,26[A ]| Believe her to$9$ be deceived by$4$ all means$0$. You have now 121:119,27[A ]| done your duty by$4$ her, and must fret no$2$ longer." 121:119,28[E ]| "But, my dear$2#1$ sister, can I be happy, even$5$ supposing 121:119,29[E ]| the best, in$4$ accepting a man whose$6#1$ sisters and friends are 121:119,30[E ]| all wishing him to$9$ marry elsewhere?" 121:119,31[A ]| "You must decide for$4$ yourself," 121:119,31[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 121:119,31[A ]| "and 121:119,32[A ]| if upon$4$ mature deliberation, you find that$3$ the misery of 121:119,33[A ]| disobliging his two sisters is more than equivalent to$4$ the 121:119,34[A ]| happiness of being$1$ his wife, I advise you by$4$ all means$0$ 121:119,35[A ]| to$9$ refuse him." 121:119,36[E ]| "How can you talk$1$ so$5#2$?" ~~ 121:119,36[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane faintly smiling, ~~ 121:119,37[E ]| "You must know that$3$ though I should be exceedingly 121:119,38[E ]| grieved at their disapprobation, I could not hesitate." 121:120,01[A ]| "I did not think you would; ~~ and that$6#2$ being$1$ the case, 121:120,02[A ]| I cannot consider your situation with much compassion." 121:120,03[E ]| "But if he returns$1$ no$2$ more this winter, my choice$0$ will$1$ 121:120,04[E ]| never be required. A thousand things may$1$ arise in$4$ six 121:120,05[E ]| months!" 121:120,06[' ]| The idea of his returning no$2$ more $PP#A$Elizabeth treated 121:120,07[' ]| with the utmost contempt. It appeared to$4$ her merely the 121:120,08[' ]| suggestion of $PP#J$Caroline's interested wishes$0$, and she could 121:120,09[' ]| not for$4$ a moment suppose that$3$ those wishes$0$, however 121:120,10[' ]| openly or artfully spoken, could influence$1$ a young man so$5#1$ 121:120,11[' ]| totally independent of every*one. 121:120,12[' ]| She represented to$4$ her sister as forcibly as possible 121:120,13[' ]| what she felt on$4$ the subject$0$, and had soon the pleasure 121:120,14[' ]| of seeing its happy effect$0$. $PP#E$Jane's temper was not desponding, 121:120,15[' ]| and she was gradually led to$9$ hope$1$, though the 121:120,16[' ]| diffidence of affection sometimes overcame the hope$0$, that$3$ 121:120,17[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley would return$1$ to$4$ Netherfield and answer$1$ every wish$0$ 121:120,18[' ]| of her heart. 121:120,19[' ]| They agreed that$3$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet should only hear of the 121:120,20[' ]| departure of the family, without being$1$ alarmed on$4$ 121:120,21[' ]| the score of the gentleman's conduct$0$; but even$5$ this 121:120,23[' ]| partial communication gave her a great deal$0$ of concern$0$, 121:120,24[' ]| and she bewailed it as 121:120,24@d | exceedingly unlucky that$3$ the ladies 121:120,25@d | should happen to$9$ go away, just$5$ as they were all getting 121:120,26@d | so$5#1$ intimate$2$ together. 121:120,26[' ]| After$4$ lamenting it however at some 121:120,27[' ]| length, she had the consolation of thinking that$3$ 121:120,27@d | $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 121:120,28@d | would be soon down$5$ again and soon dining at 121:120,29@d | Longbourn, 121:120,29[' ]| and the conclusion of all was the comfortable 121:120,30[' ]| declaration that$3$, 121:120,30@d | though he had been invited only to$4$ a 121:120,31@d | family dinner, she would take care$0$ to$9$ have two full 121:120,32@d | courses. 122:121,01[' ]| The $PP#C1$Bennets were engaged to$9$ dine with the $PP#R1$Lucases, 122:121,02[' ]| and again during the chief of the day, was $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas so$5#1$ 122:121,03[' ]| kind$2$ as to$9$ listen to$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins. $PP#A$Elizabeth took an opportunity 122:121,04[' ]| of thanking her. 122:121,04[A ]| "It keeps him in$4$ good*humour," 122:121,05[' ]| said she, 122:121,05[A ]| "and I am more obliged to$4$ you than I can 122:121,06[A ]| express$1$." 122:121,06[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte assured her friend of her satisfaction 122:121,07[' ]| in$4$ being$1$ useful, and that$3$ it amply repaid her for$4$ the little 122:121,08[' ]| sacrifice$0$ of her time. This was very amiable, but $PP#Q$Charlotte's 122:121,09[' ]| kindness extended farther than $PP#A$Elizabeth had any 122:121,10[' ]| conception of; ~~ its object$0$ was nothing less, than to$9$ secure$1$ 122:121,11[' ]| her from any return$0$ of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's addresses, by$4$ engaging 122:121,12[' ]| them towards herself. Such was $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas's scheme$0$; 122:121,13[' ]| and appearances were so$5#1$ favourable that$3$ when they 122:121,14[' ]| parted at night, she would have felt almost sure of success 122:121,15[' ]| if he had not been to$9$ leave$1$ Hertfordshire so$5#1$ very soon. 122:121,16[' ]| But here, she did injustice to$4$ the fire$0$ and independence 122:121,17[' ]| of his character, for$3$ it led him to$9$ escape$1$ out$5$ of Longbourn*House 122:121,18[' ]| the next morning with admirable slyness, and 122:121,19[' ]| hasten to$4$ Lucas*Lodge to$9$ throw$1$ himself at her feet. He 122:121,20[' ]| was anxious to$9$ avoid the notice$0$ of his cousins, from 122:121,21[' ]| a conviction that$3$ if they saw him depart, they could not 122:121,22[' ]| fail to$9$ conjecture$0$ his design$0$, and he was not willing to$9$ 122:121,23[' ]| have the attempt$0$ known till its success could be known 122:121,24[' ]| likewise; for$3$ though feeling almost secure$2$, and with 122:121,25[' ]| reason$0$, for$3$ $PP#Q$Charlotte had been tolerably encouraging, he 122:121,26[' ]| was comparatively diffident since the adventure of Wednesday. 122:121,27[' ]| His reception however was of the most flattering 122:121,28[' ]| kind$0$. $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas perceived him from an upper window 122:121,29[' ]| as he walked towards the house, and instantly set$1$ out$5$ 122:121,30[' ]| to$9$ meet$1$ him accidentally in$4$ the lane. But little had she 122:121,31[' ]| dared to$9$ hope$1$ that$3$ so$5#1$ much love$0$ and eloquence awaited 122:121,32[' ]| her there. 122:121,33[' ]| In$4$ as short a time as $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's long speeches would 122:122,01[' ]| allow, every*thing was settled between them to$4$ the satisfaction 122:122,02[' ]| of both; and as they entered the house, he earnestly 122:122,03[' ]| entreated her to$9$ 122:122,03@k | name$1$ the day that$6#1$ was to$9$ make$1$ him the 122:122,04@k | happiest of men; 122:122,04[' ]| and though such a solicitation must be 122:122,05[' ]| waved for$4$ the present$0#1$, the lady felt no$2$ inclination to$9$ 122:122,06[' ]| trifle$1$ with his happiness. The stupidity with which$6#1$ he 122:122,07[' ]| was favoured by$4$ nature, must guard$1$ his courtship from 122:122,08[' ]| any charm$0$ that$6#1$ could make$1$ a woman wish$1$ for$4$ its continuance; 122:122,09[' ]| and $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas, who$6#1$ accepted him solely from the 122:122,10[' ]| pure and disinterested desire$0$ of an establishment, cared 122:122,11[' ]| not how soon that$6#2$ establishment were gained. 122:122,12[' ]| $PP#R$Sir*William and $PP#V$Lady*Lucas were speedily applied to$4$ 122:122,13[' ]| for$4$ their consent$0$; and it was bestowed with a most 122:122,14[' ]| joyful alacrity. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's present$2$ circumstances made 122:122,15[' ]| it a most eligible match$0$ for$4$ their daughter, to$4$ whom$6#1$ they 122:122,16[' ]| could give little fortune; and his prospects of future 122:122,17[' ]| wealth were exceedingly fair. $PP#V$Lady*Lucas began directly 122:122,18[' ]| to$9$ calculate with more interest$0$ than the matter had ever 122:122,19[' ]| excited before$5$, how many years longer $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet was 122:122,20[' ]| likely to$9$ live; and $PP#R$Sir*William gave it as his decided 122:122,21[' ]| opinion, that$3$ whenever $PP#K$Mr%*Collins should be in$4$ possession 122:122,22[' ]| of the Longbourn estate, it would be highly expedient$2$ 122:122,23[' ]| that$3$ both he and his wife should make$1$ their appearance 122:122,24[' ]| at St%*James's. The whole$2$ family in$4$ short were properly 122:122,25[' ]| overjoyed on$4$ the occasion$0$. The younger girls formed 122:122,26[' ]| hopes$0$ of \coming\ \out$5$\ a year or two sooner than they might 122:122,27[' ]| otherwise have done; and the boys were relieved from 122:122,28[' ]| their apprehension of $PP#Q$Charlotte's dying an old maid. 122:122,29[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte herself was tolerably composed. She had gained 122:122,30[' ]| her point$0$, and had time to$9$ consider of it. Her reflections 122:122,31[' ]| were in$4$ general$0$ satisfactory. 122:122,31@q | $PP#K$Mr%*Collins to$9$ be sure was 122:122,32@q | neither sensible$2#2$ nor agreeable; his society was irksome, 122:122,33@q | and his attachment to$4$ her must be imaginary. But still$5$ 122:122,34@q | he would be her husband. ~~ 122:122,34[' ]| Without thinking highly either 122:122,35[' ]| of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her 122:122,36[' ]| object$0$; 122:122,36@q | it was the only honourable provision for$4$ well-educated 122:122,37@q | young women of small fortune, and however 122:122,38@q | uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest 122:123,01@q | preservative from want$0$. 122:123,01[' ]| This preservative she had now 122:123,02[' ]| obtained; and at the age of twenty-seven, without having 122:123,03[' ]| ever been handsome, she felt all the good luck of it. The 122:123,04[' ]| least agreeable circumstance in$4$ the business, was the surprise$0$ 122:123,05[' ]| it must occasion$1$ to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth*Bennet, whose$6#1$ friendship 122:123,06[' ]| she valued beyond$4$ that$6#2$ of any other person. 122:123,06@q | $PP#A$Elizabeth 122:123,07@q | would wonder$1$, and probably would blame$1$ her; 122:123,07[' ]| and though 122:123,08[' ]| her resolution was not to$9$ be shaken, her feelings must be 122:123,09[' ]| hurt by$4$ such disapprobation. She resolved to$9$ give her 122:123,10[' ]| the information herself, and therefore charged $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 122:123,11[' ]| when he returned to$4$ Longbourn to$4$ dinner, to$9$ drop$1$ no$2$ 122:123,12[' ]| hint$0$ of what had passed before$4$ any of the family. A promise$0$ 122:123,13[' ]| of secrecy was of course$8$ very dutifully given, but it 122:123,14[' ]| could not be kept without difficulty; for$3$ the curiosity 122:123,15[' ]| excited by$4$ his long absence, burst$1$ forth in$4$ such very 122:123,16[' ]| direct$2$ questions on$4$ his return$0$, as required some ingenuity 122:123,17[' ]| to$9$ evade, and he was at the same time exercising great 122:123,18[' ]| self-denial, for$3$ he was longing to$9$ publish his prosperous love$0$. 122:123,19[' ]| As he was to$9$ begin his journey too$5#1$ early on$4$ the morrow 122:123,20[' ]| to$9$ see any of the family, the ceremony of leave-taking 122:123,21[' ]| was performed when the ladies moved for$4$ the night; and 122:123,22[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet with great politeness and cordiality said how 122:123,23[' ]| happy they should be to$9$ see him at Longbourn again, whenever 122:123,24[' ]| his other engagements might allow him to$9$ visit$1$ them. 122:123,25[K ]| "My dear$2#1$ Madam," 122:123,25[' ]| he replied, 122:123,25[K ]| "this invitation is 122:123,26[K ]| particularly gratifying, because it is what I have been 122:123,27[K ]| hoping to$9$ receive; and you may$1$ be very certain that$3$ I 122:123,28[K ]| shall avail myself of it as soon as possible." 122:123,29[' ]| They were all astonished; and $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, who$6#1$ could 122:123,30[' ]| by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ wish$1$ for$4$ so$5#1$ speedy a return$0$, immediately said, 122:123,31[C ]| "But is there not danger of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's disapprobation 122:123,32[C ]| here, my good sir? ~~ You had better neglect$1$ your 122:123,33[C ]| relations, than run$1$ the risk$0$ of offending your patroness." 122:123,34[K ]| "My dear$2#1$ sir," 122:123,34[' ]| replied $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, 122:123,34[K ]| "I am particularly 122:123,35[K ]| obliged to$4$ you for$4$ this friendly caution$0$, and you may$1$ 122:123,36[K ]| depend upon$4$ my not taking so$5#1$ material$2$ a step$0$ without her 122:123,37[K ]| ladyship's concurrence." 122:123,38[C ]| "You cannot be too$5#1$ much on$4$ your guard$0$. Risk$1$ 122:124,01[C ]| any*thing rather than her displeasure; and if you find it 122:124,02[C ]| likely to$9$ be raised by$4$ your coming to$4$ us again, which$6#1$ I 122:124,03[C ]| should think exceedingly probable, stay$1$ quietly at home, 122:124,04[C ]| and be satisfied that$3$ \we\ shall take no$2$ offence." 122:124,05[K ]| "Believe me, my dear$2#1$ sir, my gratitude is warmly 122:124,06[K ]| excited by$4$ such affectionate attention; and depend upon$4$ 122:124,07[K ]| it, you will$1$ speedily receive from me a letter of thanks for$4$ 122:124,08[K ]| this, as well$5$ as for$4$ every other mark$0$ of your regard$0$ during 122:124,09[K ]| my stay$0$ in$4$ Hertfordshire. As for$4$ my fair cousins, though 122:124,10[K ]| my absence may$1$ not be long enough to$9$ render it necessary, 122:124,11[K ]| I shall now take the liberty of wishing them health and 122:124,12[K ]| happiness, not excepting my cousin $PP#A$Elizabeth." 122:124,13[' ]| With proper civilities the ladies then withdrew; all of 122:124,14[' ]| them equally surprised to$9$ find that$3$ he meditated a quick$2$ 122:124,15[' ]| return$0$. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet wished to$9$ understand by$4$ it that$3$ he 122:124,16[' ]| thought$1$ of paying his addresses to$4$ one of her younger 122:124,17[' ]| girls, and $PP#F$Mary might have been prevailed on$5$ to$9$ accept 122:124,18[' ]| him. She rated his abilities much higher than any of the 122:124,19[' ]| others; 122:124,19@f | there was a solidity in$4$ his reflections which$6#1$ often 122:124,20@f | struck her, and though by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ so$5#1$ clever as herself, 122:124,21[' ]| she thought$1$ that$3$ 122:124,21@f | if encouraged to$9$ read and improve himself 122:124,22@f | by$4$ such an example as her's, he might become a very 122:124,23@f | agreeable companion. 122:124,23[' ]| But on$4$ the following morning, 122:124,24[' ]| every hope$0$ of this kind$0$ was done away. $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas called 122:124,25[' ]| soon after$4$ breakfast$0$, and in$4$ a private$2$ conference with 122:124,26[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth related the event of the day before$5$. 122:124,27[' ]| The possibility of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's fancying himself in$4$ love$0$ 122:124,28[' ]| with her friend had once occurred to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth within the 122:124,29[' ]| last$2$ day or two; but that$3$ $PP#Q$Charlotte could encourage him, 122:124,30[' ]| seemed almost as far from possibility as that$3$ she could 122:124,31[' ]| encourage him herself, and her astonishment was consequently 122:124,32[' ]| so$5#1$ great as to$9$ overcome at first the bounds of 122:124,33[' ]| decorum, and she could not help$1$ crying out$5$, 122:124,34[A ]| "Engaged to$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins! my dear$2#1$ $PP#Q$Charlotte, ~~ 122:124,35[A ]| impossible!" 122:124,36[' ]| The steady countenance which$6#1$ $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas had commanded 122:124,37[' ]| in$4$ telling her story, gave way to$4$ a momentary 122:124,38[' ]| confusion here on$4$ receiving so$5#1$ direct$2$ a reproach$0$; though, 122:125,01[' ]| as it was no$2$ more than she expected, she soon regained her 122:125,02[' ]| composure, and calmly replied, 122:125,03[Q ]| "Why should you be surprised, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Eliza? ~~ Do 122:125,04[Q ]| you think it incredible that$3$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins should be able to$9$ 122:125,05[Q ]| procure any woman's good opinion, because he was not so$5#1$ 122:125,06[Q ]| happy as to$9$ succeed with you?" 122:125,07[' ]| But $PP#A$Elizabeth had now recollected herself, and making a 122:125,08[' ]| strong effort for$4$ it, was able to$9$ assure her with tolerable firmness 122:125,09[' ]| that$3$ the prospect of their relationship was highly grateful 122:125,10[' ]| to$4$ her, and that$3$ she wished her all imaginable happiness. 122:125,11[Q ]| "I see what you are feeling," 122:125,11[' ]| replied $PP#Q$Charlotte, ~~ 122:125,11[Q ]| "you 122:125,12[Q ]| must be surprised, very much surprised, ~~ so$5#1$ lately as 122:125,13[Q ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was wishing to$9$ marry you. But when you 122:125,14[Q ]| have had time to$9$ think it all over, I hope$1$ you will$1$ be 122:125,15[Q ]| satisfied with what I have done. I am not romantic you 122:125,16[Q ]| know. I never was. I ask only a comfortable home; 122:125,17[Q ]| and considering $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's character, connections, and 122:125,18[Q ]| situation in$4$ life, I am convinced that$3$ my chance$0$ of happiness 122:125,19[Q ]| with him is as fair, as most people can boast$1$ on$4$ 122:125,20[Q ]| entering the marriage state$0$." 122:125,21[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth quietly answered 122:125,21[A ]| "Undoubtedly;" ~~ 122:125,21[' ]| and 122:125,22[' ]| after$4$ an awkward pause$0$, they returned to$4$ the rest$0#1$ of the 122:125,23[' ]| family. $PP#Q$Charlotte did not stay$1$ much longer, and $PP#A$Elizabeth 122:125,24[' ]| was then left to$9$ reflect on$4$ what she had heard. It was 122:125,25[' ]| a long time before$3$ she became at all reconciled to$4$ the idea 122:125,26[' ]| of so$5#1$ unsuitable a match$0$. 122:125,26@a | The strangeness of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's 122:125,27@a | making two offers$0$ of marriage within three days, was 122:125,28@a | nothing in$4$ comparison of his being$1$ now accepted. She 122:125,29@a | had always felt that$3$ $PP#Q$Charlotte's opinion of matrimony 122:125,30@a | was not exactly like$4$ her own$2$, but she could not have 122:125,31@a | supposed it possible that$3$ when called into action, she 122:125,32@a | would have sacrificed every better feeling to$4$ worldly 122:125,33@a | advantage. $PP#Q$Charlotte the wife of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, was a most 122:125,34@a | humiliating picture$0$! ~~ 122:125,34[' ]| And to$4$ the pang of a friend disgracing 122:125,35[' ]| herself and sunk in$4$ her esteem$0$, was added the 122:125,36[' ]| distressing conviction that$3$ it was impossible for$4$ that$6#2$ 122:125,37[' ]| friend to$9$ be tolerably happy in$4$ the lot she had chosen. 123:126,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was sitting with her mother and sisters, 123:126,02[' ]| reflecting on$4$ what she had heard, and doubting whether 123:126,03[' ]| she were authorised to$9$ mention$1$ it, when $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas 123:126,04[' ]| himself appeared, sent by$4$ his daughter to$9$ announce her 123:126,05[' ]| engagement to$4$ the family. With many compliments to$4$ 123:126,06[' ]| them, and much self-gratulation on$4$ the prospect of a 123:126,07[' ]| connection between the two houses, he unfolded the matter, ~~ 123:126,08[' ]| to$4$ an audience not merely wondering, but incredulous; 123:126,09[' ]| for$3$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, with more perseverance than politeness, 123:126,10[' ]| protested he must be entirely mistaken, and $PP#H$Lydia, always 123:126,11[' ]| unguarded and often uncivil, boisterously exclaimed, 123:126,12[H ]| "Good Lord$7$! $PP#R$Sir*William, how can you tell such 123:126,13[H ]| a story? ~~ Do not you know that$3$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins wants$1$ to$9$ 123:126,14[H ]| marry $PP#A$Lizzy?" 123:126,15[' ]| Nothing less than the complaisance of a courtier could 123:126,16[' ]| have borne without anger$0$ such treatment; but $PP#R$Sir*William's 123:126,17[' ]| good*breeding carried him through$4$ it all; and 123:126,18[' ]| though he begged leave$0$ to$9$ be positive as to$4$ the truth 123:126,19[' ]| of his information, he listened to$4$ all their impertinence 123:126,20[' ]| with the most forbearing courtesy. 123:126,21[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, feeling it incumbent on$4$ her to$9$ relieve him 123:126,22[' ]| from so$5#1$ unpleasant a situation, now put herself forward$5$ 123:126,23[' ]| to$9$ confirm his account$0$, by$4$ mentioning her prior knowledge 123:126,24[' ]| of it from $PP#Q$Charlotte herself; and endeavoured to$9$ put 123:126,25[' ]| a stop$0$ to$4$ the exclamations of her mother and sisters, by$4$ 123:126,26[' ]| the earnestness of her congratulations to$4$ $PP#R$Sir*William, 123:126,27[' ]| in$4$ which$6#1$ she was readily joined by$4$ $PP#E$Jane, and by$4$ making 123:126,28[' ]| a variety of remarks on$4$ the happiness that$6#1$ might be 123:126,29[' ]| expected from the match$0$, the excellent character of 123:126,30[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, and the convenient distance$0$ of Hunsford from 123:126,31[' ]| London. 123:126,32[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was in$4$ fact too$5#1$ much overpowered to$9$ 123:126,33[' ]| say a great deal$0$ while$3$ $PP#R$Sir*William remained; but no$2$ 123:127,01[' ]| sooner had he left them than her feelings found a rapid 123:127,02[' ]| vent. 123:127,02@d | In$4$ the first place$0$, she persisted in$4$ disbelieving the 123:127,03@d | whole$0$ of the matter; secondly, she was very sure that$3$ 123:127,04@d | $PP#K$Mr%*Collins had been taken in$5$; thirdly, she trusted that$3$ 123:127,05@d | they would never be happy together; and fourthly, that$3$ 123:127,06@d | the match$0$ might be broken off. Two inferences, however, 123:127,07@d | were plainly deduced from the whole$0$; one, that$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 123:127,08@d | was the real cause of all the mischief; and the other, that$3$ 123:127,09@d | she herself had been barbarously used by$4$ them all; 123:127,09[' ]| and 123:127,10[' ]| on$4$ these two points she principally dwelt during the rest$0#1$ 123:127,11[' ]| of the day. Nothing could console and nothing appease 123:127,12[' ]| her. ~~ Nor did that$6#2$ day wear out$5$ her resentment. A week 123:127,13[' ]| elapsed before$3$ she could see $PP#A$Elizabeth without scolding 123:127,14[' ]| her, a month passed away before$3$ she could speak to$4$ 123:127,15[' ]| $PP#R$Sir*William or $PP#V$Lady*Lucas without being$1$ rude, and many 123:127,16[' ]| months were gone before$3$ she could at all forgive their 123:127,17[' ]| daughter. 123:127,18[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's emotions were much more tranquil on$4$ the 123:127,19[' ]| occasion$0$, and such as he did experience$1$ he pronounced 123:127,20[' ]| to$9$ be of a most agreeable sort; for$3$ 123:127,20@c | it gratified him, 123:127,20[' ]| he 123:127,21[' ]| said, 123:127,21@c | to$9$ discover that$3$ $PP#Q$Charlotte*Lucas, whom$6#1$ he had been 123:127,22@c | used to$9$ think tolerably sensible$2#2$, was as foolish as his wife, 123:127,23@c | and more foolish than his daughter! 123:127,24[' ]| $PP#E$Jane confessed herself a little surprised at the match$0$; 123:127,25[' ]| but she said less of her astonishment than of her earnest 123:127,26[' ]| desire$0$ for$4$ their happiness; nor could $PP#A$Elizabeth persuade 123:127,27[' ]| her to$9$ consider it as improbable. $PP#G$Kitty and $PP#H$Lydia were 123:127,28[' ]| far from envying $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas, for$3$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was only 123:127,29[' ]| a clergyman; and it affected them in$4$ no$2$ other way than 123:127,30[' ]| as a piece of news to$9$ spread at Meryton. 123:127,31[' ]| $PP#V$Lady*Lucas could not be insensible of triumph$0$ on$4$ being$1$ 123:127,32[' ]| able to$9$ retort on$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet the comfort$0$ of having a 123:127,33[' ]| daughter well$5$ married; and she called at Longbourn 123:127,34[' ]| rather oftener than usual to$9$ say how happy she was, 123:127,35[' ]| though $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's sour looks$0$ and ill-natured remarks 123:127,36[' ]| might have been enough to$9$ drive$1$ happiness away. 123:127,37[' ]| Between $PP#A$Elizabeth and $PP#Q$Charlotte there was a restraint 123:127,38[' ]| which$6#1$ kept them mutually silent on$4$ the subject$0$; and 123:128,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth felt persuaded that$3$ no$2$ real confidence could 123:128,02[' ]| ever subsist between them again. Her disappointment 123:128,03[' ]| in$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte made her turn$1$ with fonder regard$0$ to$4$ her 123:128,04[' ]| sister, of whose$6#1$ rectitude and delicacy she was sure her 123:128,05[' ]| opinion could never be shaken, and for$4$ whose$6#1$ happiness 123:128,06[' ]| she grew daily more anxious, as $PP#I$Bingley had now been 123:128,07[' ]| gone a week, and nothing was heard of his return$0$. 123:128,08[' ]| $PP#E$Jane had sent $PP#J$Caroline an early answer$0$ to$4$ her letter, 123:128,09[' ]| and was counting the days till she might reasonably hope$1$ 123:128,10[' ]| to$9$ hear again. The promised letter of thanks from 123:128,11[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins arrived on$4$ Tuesday, addressed to$4$ their father, 123:128,12[' ]| and written with all the solemnity of gratitude which$6#1$ a 123:128,13[' ]| twelvemonth's abode in$4$ the family might have prompted. 123:128,14[' ]| After$4$ discharging his conscience on$4$ that$6#2$ head$0$, he proceeded 123:128,15[' ]| to$9$ inform them, with many rapturous expressions, 123:128,16[' ]| of 123:128,16@k | his happiness in$4$ having obtained the affection of their 123:128,17@k | amiable neighbour, $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas, 123:128,17[' ]| and then explained that$3$ 123:128,18@k | it was merely with the view$0$ of enjoying her society that$3$ 123:128,19@k | he had been so$5#1$ ready to$9$ close$1$ with their kind$2$ wish$0$ of 123:128,20@k | seeing him again at Longbourn, whither he hoped to$9$ be 123:128,21@k | able to$9$ return$1$ on$4$ Monday fortnight; for$3$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, 123:128,22[' ]| he added, 123:128,22@k | so$5#1$ heartily approved his marriage, that$3$ she 123:128,23@k | wished it to$9$ take place$0$ as soon as possible, which$6#1$ he trusted 123:128,24@k | would be an unanswerable argument with his amiable 123:128,25@k | $PP#Q$Charlotte to$9$ name$1$ an early day for$4$ making him the happiest 123:128,26@k | of men. 123:128,27[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's return$0$ into Hertfordshire was no$2$ longer 123:128,28[' ]| a matter of pleasure to$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet. On$4$ the contrary 123:128,29[' ]| she was as much disposed to$9$ complain of it as her husband. ~~ 123:128,30@d | It was very strange that$3$ he should come to$4$ 123:128,31@d | Longbourn instead of to$4$ Lucas*Lodge; it was also very 123:128,32@d | inconvenient and exceedingly troublesome. ~~ She hated 123:128,33@d | having visitors in$4$ the house while$3$ her health was so$5#1$ 123:128,34@d | indifferent, and lovers were of all people the most disagreeable. 123:128,35[' ]| Such were the gentle murmurs of $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 123:128,36[' ]| and they gave way only to$4$ the greater distress$0$ of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's 123:128,37[' ]| continued absence. 123:129,01[' ]| Neither $PP#E$Jane nor $PP#A$Elizabeth were comfortable on$4$ this 123:129,02[' ]| subject$0$. Day after$4$ day passed away without bringing 123:129,03[' ]| any other tidings of him than the report$0$ which$6#1$ shortly 123:129,04[' ]| prevailed in$4$ Meryton of his coming no$2$ more to$4$ Netherfield 123:129,05[' ]| the whole$2$ winter; a report$0$ which$6#1$ highly incensed $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 123:129,06[' ]| and which$6#1$ she never failed to$9$ contradict as a most 123:129,07[' ]| scandalous falsehood. 123:129,08[' ]| Even$5$ $PP#A$Elizabeth began to$9$ fear$1$ ~~ not that$3$ $PP#I$Bingley was 123:129,09[' ]| indifferent ~~ but that$3$ his sisters would be successful in$4$ 123:129,10[' ]| keeping him away. Unwilling as she was to$9$ admit an 123:129,11[' ]| idea so$5#1$ destructive of $PP#E$Jane's happiness, and so$5#1$ dishonourable 123:129,12[' ]| to$4$ the stability of her lover, she could not prevent 123:129,13[' ]| its frequently recurring. 123:129,13@a | The united efforts of his two 123:129,14@a | unfeeling sisters and of his overpowering friend, assisted 123:129,15@a | by$4$ the attractions of $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy and the amusements 123:129,16@a | of London, might be too$5#1$ much, 123:129,16[' ]| she feared, 123:129,16@a | for$4$ the strength 123:129,17@a | of his attachment. 123:129,18[' ]| As for$4$ $PP#E$Jane, \her\ anxiety under this suspence was, of 123:129,19[' ]| course$8$, more painful than $PP#A$Elizabeth's; but whatever she 123:129,20[' ]| felt she was desirous of concealing, and between herself 123:129,21[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth, therefore, the subject$0$ was never alluded to$5$. 123:129,22[' ]| But as no$2$ such delicacy restrained her mother, an hour 123:129,23[' ]| seldom passed in$4$ which$6#1$ she did not talk$1$ of $PP#I$Bingley, express$1$ 123:129,24[' ]| her impatience for$4$ his arrival, or even$5$ require $PP#E$Jane to$9$ 123:129,25[' ]| confess that$3$ if he did not come back$5$, she should think 123:129,26[' ]| herself very ill*used. It needed all $PP#E$Jane's steady mildness 123:129,27[' ]| to$9$ bear$1$ these attacks with tolerable tranquillity. 123:129,28[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins returned most punctually on$4$ the Monday 123:129,29[' ]| fortnight, but his reception at Longbourn was not quite 123:129,30[' ]| so$5#1$ gracious as it had been on$4$ his first introduction. He 123:129,31[' ]| was too$5#1$ happy, however, to$9$ need$1$ much attention; and 123:129,32[' ]| luckily for$4$ the others, the business of love-making relieved 123:129,33[' ]| them from a great deal$0$ of his company. The chief of 123:129,34[' ]| every day was spent by$4$ him at Lucas*Lodge, and he 123:129,35[' ]| sometimes returned to$4$ Longbourn only in$4$ time to$9$ make$1$ 123:129,36[' ]| an apology for$4$ his absence before$3$ the family went to$4$ bed. 123:129,37[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was really in$4$ a most pitiable state$0$. The 123:129,38[' ]| very mention$0$ of any*thing concerning the match$0$ threw 123:130,01[' ]| her into an agony of ill*humour, and wherever she went 123:130,02[' ]| she was sure of hearing it talked of. The sight of $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas 123:130,03[' ]| was odious to$4$ her. As her successor in$4$ that$6#2$ house, 123:130,04[' ]| she regarded her with jealous abhorrence. Whenever 123:130,05[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte came to$9$ see them she concluded her to$9$ be 123:130,06[' ]| anticipating the hour of possession; and whenever she 123:130,07[' ]| spoke in$4$ a low voice to$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, was convinced that$3$ 123:130,08[' ]| they were talking of the Longbourn estate, and resolving 123:130,09[' ]| to$9$ turn$1$ herself and her daughters out$5$ of the house, as soon 123:130,10[' ]| as $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet were dead. She complained bitterly of all 123:130,11[' ]| this to$4$ her husband. 123:130,12[D ]| "Indeed, $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet," 123:130,12[' ]| said she, 123:130,12[D ]| "it is very hard to$9$ 123:130,13[D ]| think that$3$ $PP#Q$Charlotte*Lucas should ever be mistress of 123:130,14[D ]| this house, that$3$ \I\ should be forced to$9$ make$1$ way for$4$ \her\, 123:130,15[D ]| and live to$9$ see her take my place$0$ in$4$ it!" 123:130,16[C ]| "My dear$2#1$, do not give way to$4$ such gloomy thoughts. 123:130,17[C ]| Let us hope$1$ for$4$ better things. Let us flatter ourselves 123:130,18[C ]| that$3$ \I\ may$1$ be the survivor." 123:130,19[' ]| This was not very consoling to$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, and, therefore, 123:130,20[' ]| instead of making any answer$0$, she went on$5$ as before$5$, 123:130,21[D ]| "I cannot bear$1$ to$9$ think that$3$ they should have all 123:130,22[D ]| this estate. If it was not for$4$ the entail I should not 123:130,23[D ]| mind$1$ it." 123:130,24[C ]| "What should not you mind$1$?" 123:130,25[D ]| "I should not mind$1$ any*thing at all." 123:130,26[C ]| "Let us be thankful that$3$ you are preserved from a state$0$ 123:130,27[C ]| of such insensibility." 123:130,28[D ]| "I never can be thankful, $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, for$4$ any*thing 123:130,29[D ]| about$4$ the entail. How any*one could have the conscience 123:130,30[D ]| to$9$ entail away an estate from one's own$2$ daughters 123:130,31[D ]| I cannot understand; and all for$4$ the sake of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 123:130,32[D ]| too$5#2$! ~~ Why should \he\ have it more than anybody else?" 123:130,33[C ]| "I leave$1$ it to$4$ yourself to$9$ determine," 123:130,33[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet. 201:133,01[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's letter arrived, and put an end$0$ to$4$ doubt$0$. 201:133,02[' ]| The very first sentence conveyed the assurance of 201:133,02@j | their 201:133,03@j | being$1$ all settled in$4$ London for$4$ the winter, 201:133,03[' ]| and concluded 201:133,04[' ]| with 201:133,04@j | her brother's regret$0$ at not having had time to$9$ pay$1$ 201:133,05@j | his respects to$4$ his friends in$4$ Hertfordshire before$3$ he left 201:133,06@j | the country. 201:133,07@e | Hope$0$ was over, entirely over; 201:133,07[' ]| and when $PP#E$Jane could 201:133,08[' ]| attend to$4$ the rest$0#1$ of the letter, she found little, except 201:133,09[' ]| the professed affection of the writer, that$6#1$ could give her 201:133,10[' ]| any comfort$0$. $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy's praise$0$ occupied the chief of it. 201:133,11[' ]| Her many attractions were again dwelt on$5$, and $PP#J$Caroline 201:133,12[' ]| boasted$1$ joyfully of their increasing intimacy, and ventured 201:133,13[' ]| to$9$ predict the accomplishment of the wishes$0$ which$6#1$ had 201:133,14[' ]| been unfolded in$4$ her former letter. She wrote also with 201:133,15[' ]| great pleasure of her brother's being$1$ an inmate of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's 201:133,16[' ]| house, and mentioned with raptures, some plans 201:133,17[' ]| of the latter with regard$0$ to$4$ new furniture. 201:133,18[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, to$4$ whom$6#1$ $PP#E$Jane very soon communicated the 201:133,19[' ]| chief of all this, heard it in$4$ silent indignation. Her heart 201:133,20[' ]| was divided between concern$0$ for$4$ her sister, and resentment 201:133,21[' ]| against all the others. To$4$ $PP#J$Caroline's assertion of her 201:133,22[' ]| brother's being$1$ partial to$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy she paid no$2$ credit$0$. 201:133,23[' ]| That$3$ he was really fond of $PP#E$Jane, she doubted no$2$ more than 201:133,24[' ]| she had ever done; and much as she had always been 201:133,25[' ]| disposed to$9$ like$1$ him, she could not think without anger$0$, 201:133,26[' ]| hardly without contempt, on$4$ 201:133,26@a | that$6#2$ easiness of temper, that$6#2$ 201:133,27@a | want$0$ of proper resolution which$6#1$ now made him the slave 201:133,28@a | of his designing friends, and led him to$9$ sacrifice$1$ his own$2$ 201:133,29@a | happiness to$4$ the caprice of their inclinations. Had his 201:133,30@a | own$2$ happiness, however, been the only sacrifice$0$, he might 201:134,01@a | have been allowed to$9$ sport$1$ with it in$4$ what*ever manner 201:134,02@a | he thought$1$ best; but her sister's was involved in$4$ it, as 201:134,03[' ]| she thought$1$ 201:134,03@a | he must be sensible$2#1$ himself. 201:134,03[' ]| It was a subject$0$, 201:134,04[' ]| in$4$ short, on$4$ which$6#1$ reflection would be long indulged, and 201:134,05[' ]| must be unavailing. She could think of nothing else, 201:134,05@a | and 201:134,06@a | yet whether $PP#I$Bingley's regard$0$ had really died away, or 201:134,07@a | were suppressed by$4$ his friends' interference; whether 201:134,08@a | he had been aware of $PP#E$Jane's attachment, or whether it 201:134,09@a | had escaped his observation; whichever were the case, 201:134,10@a | though her opinion of him must be materially affected 201:134,11@a | by$4$ the difference, her sister's situation remained the same, 201:134,12@a | her peace equally wounded. 201:134,13[' ]| A day or two passed before$3$ $PP#E$Jane had courage to$9$ speak 201:134,14[' ]| of her feelings to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth; but at last$0$ on$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's 201:134,15[' ]| leaving them together, after$4$ a longer irritation than usual 201:134,16[' ]| about$4$ Netherfield and its master, she could not help$1$ 201:134,17[' ]| saying, 201:134,18[E ]| "Oh! that$3$ my dear$2#1$ mother had more command$0$ over 201:134,19[E ]| herself; she can have no$2$ idea of the pain$0$ she gives me 201:134,20[E ]| by$4$ her continual reflections on$4$ him. But I will$1$ not 201:134,21[E ]| repine. It cannot last$1$ long. He will$1$ be forgot, and we 201:134,22[E ]| shall all be as we were before$5$." 201:134,23[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth looked at her sister with incredulous solicitude, 201:134,24[' ]| but said nothing. 201:134,25[E ]| "You doubt$1$ me," 201:134,25[' ]| cried $PP#E$Jane, slightly colouring; 201:134,26[E ]| "indeed you have no$2$ reason$0$. He may$1$ live in$4$ my memory 201:134,27[E ]| as the most amiable man of my acquaintance, but that$6#2$ 201:134,28[E ]| is all. I have nothing either to$9$ hope$1$ or fear$1$, and nothing 201:134,29[E ]| to$9$ reproach$1$ him with. Thank God! I have not \that$6#2$\ 201:134,30[E ]| pain$0$. A little time therefore. ~~ I shall certainly try to$9$ 201:134,31[E ]| get the better." 201:134,32[' ]| With a stronger voice she soon added, 201:134,32[E ]| "I have this 201:134,33[E ]| comfort$0$ immediately, that$3$ it has not been more than an 201:134,34[E ]| error of fancy$0$ on$4$ my side$0$, and that$3$ it has done no$2$ harm$0$ 201:134,35[E ]| to$4$ any*one but myself." 201:134,36[A ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#E$Jane!" 201:134,36[' ]| exclaimed $PP#A$Elizabeth, 201:134,36[A ]| "you are too$5#1$ 201:134,37[A ]| good. Your sweetness and disinterestedness are really 201:134,38[A ]| angelic; I do not know what to$9$ say to$4$ you. I feel as if 201:135,01[A ]| I had never done you justice, or loved you as you 201:135,02[A ]| deserve." 201:135,03[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet eagerly disclaimed all extraordinary merit$0$, 201:135,04[' ]| and threw back$5$ the praise$0$ on$4$ her sister's warm$2$ affection. 201:135,05[A ]| "Nay," 201:135,05[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 201:135,05[A ]| "this is not fair. \You\ wish$1$ to$9$ 201:135,06[A ]| think all the world respectable, and are hurt if I speak ill 201:135,07[A ]| of any*body. \I\ only want$1$ to$9$ think \you\ perfect$2$, and you 201:135,08[A ]| set$1$ yourself against it. Do not be afraid of my running 201:135,09[A ]| into any excess, of my encroaching on$4$ your privilege of 201:135,10[A ]| universal good*will. You need$1$ not. There are few people 201:135,11[A ]| whom$6#1$ I really love$1$, and still$5$ fewer of whom$6#1$ I think well$5$. 201:135,12[A ]| The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied 201:135,13[A ]| with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency 201:135,14[A ]| of all human characters, and of the little dependence 201:135,15[A ]| that$6#1$ can be placed on$4$ the appearance of either merit$0$ 201:135,16[A ]| or sense. I have met with two instances lately; one 201:135,17[A ]| I will$1$ not mention$1$; the other is $PP#Q$Charlotte's marriage. 201:135,18[A ]| It is unaccountable! in$4$ every view$0$ it is unaccountable!" 201:135,19[E ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, do not give way to$4$ such feelings as 201:135,20[E ]| these. They will$1$ ruin$1$ your happiness. You do not make$1$ 201:135,21[E ]| allowance enough for$4$ difference of situation and temper. 201:135,22[E ]| Consider $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's respectability, and $PP#Q$Charlotte's 201:135,23[E ]| prudent, steady character. Remember that$3$ she is one of 201:135,24[E ]| a large family; that$3$ as to$4$ fortune, it is a most eligible 201:135,25[E ]| match$0$; and be ready to$9$ believe, for$4$ every*body's sake, 201:135,26[E ]| that$3$ she may$1$ feel something like$4$ regard$0$ and esteem$0$ for$4$ 201:135,27[E ]| our cousin." 201:135,28[A ]| "To$9$ oblige you, I would try to$9$ believe almost any*thing 201:135,29[A ]| but no*one else could be benefited by$4$ such a belief 201:135,30[A ]| as this; for$3$ were I persuaded that$3$ $PP#Q$Charlotte had any 201:135,31[A ]| regard$0$ for$4$ him, I should only think worse of her understanding, 201:135,32[A ]| than I now do of her heart. My dear$2#1$ $PP#E$Jane, 201:135,33[A ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins is a conceited, pompous, narrow-minded, silly 201:135,34[A ]| man; you know he is, as well$5$ as I do; and you must 201:135,35[A ]| feel, as well$5$ as I do, that$3$ the woman who$6#1$ marries him, 201:135,36[A ]| cannot have a proper way of thinking. You shall not 201:135,37[A ]| defend her, though it is $PP#Q$Charlotte*Lucas. You shall 201:135,38[A ]| not, for$4$ the sake of one individual, change$1$ the meaning 201:136,01[A ]| of principle and integrity, nor endeavour$1$ to$9$ persuade 201:136,02[A ]| yourself or me, that$3$ selfishness is prudence, and insensibility 201:136,03[A ]| of danger, security for$4$ happiness." 201:136,04[E ]| "I must think your language too$5#1$ strong in$4$ speaking 201:136,05[E ]| of both," 201:136,05[' ]| replied $PP#E$Jane, 201:136,05[E ]| "and I hope$1$ you will$1$ be convinced 201:136,06[E ]| of it, by$4$ seeing them happy together. But enough of this. 201:136,07[E ]| You alluded to$4$ something else. You mentioned \two\ 201:136,08[E ]| instances. I cannot misunderstand you, but I intreat 201:136,09[E ]| you, dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, not to$9$ pain$1$ me by$4$ thinking \that$6#2$\ \person\ 201:136,10[E ]| to$9$ blame$1$, and saying your opinion of him is sunk. We 201:136,11[E ]| must not be so$5#1$ ready to$9$ fancy$1$ ourselves intentionally 201:136,12[E ]| injured. We must not expect a lively young man to$9$ be 201:136,13[E ]| always so$5#1$ guarded and circumspect. It is very often 201:136,14[E ]| nothing but our own$2$ vanity that$6#1$ deceives us. Woman 201:136,15[E ]| fancy$1$ admiration means$1$ more than it does." 201:136,16[A ]| "And men take care$0$ that$3$ they should." 201:136,17[E ]| "If it is designedly done, they cannot be justified; 201:136,18[E ]| but I have no$2$ idea of there being$1$ so$5#1$ much design$0$ in$4$ the 201:136,19[E ]| world as some persons imagine." 201:136,20[A ]| "I am far from attributing any part$0$ of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's 201:136,21[A ]| conduct$0$ to$4$ design$0$," 201:136,21[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth; 201:136,21[A ]| "but without 201:136,22[A ]| scheming to$9$ do wrong, or to$9$ make$1$ others unhappy, there 201:136,23[A ]| may$1$ be error, and there may$1$ be misery. Thoughtlessness, 201:136,24[A ]| want$0$ of attention to$4$ other people's feelings, and want$0$ of 201:136,25[A ]| resolution, will$1$ do the business." 201:136,26[E ]| "And do you impute it to$4$ either of those?' 201:136,27[A ]| "Yes; to$4$ the last$0$. But if I go on$5$, I shall displease 201:136,28[A ]| you by$4$ saying what I think of persons you esteem$1$. Stop$1$ 201:136,29[A ]| me whilst you can." 201:136,30[E ]| "You persist, then, in$4$ supposing his sisters influence$1$ 201:136,31[E ]| him." 201:136,32[A ]| "Yes, in$4$ conjunction with his friend." 201:136,33[E ]| "I cannot believe it. Why should they try to$9$ influence$1$ 201:136,34[E ]| him? They can only wish$1$ his happiness, and if he is 201:136,35[E ]| attached to$4$ me, no$2$ other woman can secure$1$ it." 201:136,36[A ]| "Your first position is false. They may$1$ wish$1$ many 201:136,37[A ]| things besides his happiness; they may$1$ wish$1$ his increase$0$ 201:136,38[A ]| of wealth and consequence; they may$1$ wish$1$ him to$9$ marry 201:137,01[A ]| a girl who$6#1$ has all the importance of money, great connections, 201:137,02[A ]| and pride." 201:137,03[E ]| "Beyond$4$ a doubt$0$, they \do\ wish$1$ him to$9$ chuse $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy," 201:137,04[' ]| replied $PP#E$Jane; 201:137,04[E ]| "but this may$1$ be from better 201:137,05[E ]| feelings than you are supposing. They have known her 201:137,06[E ]| much longer than they have known me; no$2$ wonder$0$ if they 201:137,07[E ]| love$1$ her better. But, whatever may$1$ be their own$2$ wishes$0$, 201:137,08[E ]| it is very unlikely they should have opposed their brother's. 201:137,09[E ]| What sister would think herself at liberty to$9$ do it, unless 201:137,10[E ]| there were something very objectionable? If they believed 201:137,11[E ]| him attached to$4$ me, they would not try to$9$ part$1$ us; if he 201:137,12[E ]| were so$5#2$, they could not succeed. By$4$ supposing such an 201:137,13[E ]| affection, you make$1$ every*body acting unnaturally and 201:137,14[E ]| wrong, and me most unhappy. Do not distress$1$ me by$4$ the 201:137,15[E ]| idea. I am not ashamed of having been mistaken ~~ or, 201:137,16[E ]| at least, it is slight$2$, it is nothing in$4$ comparison of what 201:137,17[E ]| I should feel in$4$ thinking ill of him or his sisters. Let me 201:137,18[E ]| take it in$4$ the best light$0$, in$4$ the light$0$ in$4$ which$6#1$ it may$1$ be 201:137,19[E ]| understood." 201:137,20[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not oppose such a wish$0$; and from this 201:137,21[' ]| time $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's name$0$ was scarcely ever mentioned 201:137,22[' ]| between them. 201:137,23[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet still$5$ continued to$9$ wonder$1$ and repine at 201:137,24[' ]| his returning no$2$ more, and though a day seldom passed 201:137,25[' ]| in$4$ which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth did not account$1$ for$4$ it clearly, there 201:137,26[' ]| seemed little chance$0$ of her ever considering it with less 201:137,27[' ]| perplexity. Her daughter endeavoured to$9$ convince her 201:137,28[' ]| of what she did not believe herself, that$3$ his attentions 201:137,29[' ]| to$4$ $PP#E$Jane had been merely the effect$0$ of a common$2$ and 201:137,30[' ]| transient liking, which$6#1$ ceased when he saw her no$2$ more; 201:137,31[' ]| but though the probability of the statement was admitted 201:137,32[' ]| at the time, she had the same story to$9$ repeat every day. 201:137,33[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's best comfort$0$ was, that$3$ 201:137,33@d | $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley must 201:137,34@d | be down$5$ again in$4$ the summer. 201:137,35[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet treated the matter differently. 201:137,35[C ]| "So$3$, 201:137,36[C ]| $PP#A$Lizzy," 201:137,36[' ]| said he one day, 201:137,36[C ]| "your sister is crossed in$4$ love$0$ 201:137,37[C ]| I find. I congratulate her. Next to$4$ being$1$ married, a girl 201:137,38[C ]| likes to$9$ be crossed in$4$ love$0$ a little now and then. It is 201:138,01[C ]| something to$9$ think of, and gives her a sort of distinction 201:138,02[C ]| among her companions. When is your turn$0$ to$9$ come? 201:138,03[C ]| You will$1$ hardly bear$1$ to$9$ be long outdone by$4$ $PP#E$Jane. Now 201:138,04[C ]| is your time. Here are officers enough at Meryton to$9$ 201:138,05[C ]| disappoint all the young ladies in$4$ the country. Let 201:138,06[C ]| $PP#P$Wickham be \your\ man. He is a pleasant fellow, and would 201:138,07[C ]| jilt you creditably." 201:138,08[A ]| "Thank you, Sir, but a less agreeable man would satisfy 201:138,09[A ]| me. We must not all expect $PP#E$Jane's good fortune." 201:138,10[C ]| "True," 201:138,10[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, 201:138,10[C ]| "but it is a comfort$0$ to$9$ think 201:138,11[C ]| that$3$, whatever of that$6#2$ kind$0$ may$1$ befal you, you have an 201:138,12[C ]| affectionate mother who$6#1$ will$1$ always make$1$ the most of it." 201:138,13[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's society was of material$2$ service in$4$ dispelling 201:138,14[' ]| the gloom, which$6#1$ the late perverse occurrences had 201:138,15[' ]| thrown on$4$ many of the Longbourn family. They saw 201:138,16[' ]| him often, and to$4$ his other recommendations was now 201:138,17[' ]| added that$6#2$ of general$2$ unreserve. The whole$0$ of what 201:138,18[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had already heard, his claims on$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 201:138,19[' ]| and all that$6#1$ he had suffered from him, was now openly 201:138,20[' ]| acknowledged and publicly canvassed; and every*body 201:138,21[' ]| was pleased to$9$ think how much they had always disliked 201:138,22[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy before$3$ they had known any*thing of the matter. 201:138,23[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet was the only creature who$6#1$ could suppose 201:138,24[' ]| there might be any extenuating circumstances in$4$ the case, 201:138,25[' ]| unknown to$4$ the society of Hertfordshire; her mild and 201:138,26[' ]| steady candour always pleaded for$4$ allowances, and urged 201:138,27[' ]| the possibility of mistakes ~~ but by$4$ everybody else 201:138,28[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy was condemned as the worst of men. 202:139,01[' ]| After$4$ a week spent in$4$ professions of love$0$ and schemes 202:139,02[' ]| of felicity, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was called from his amiable $PP#Q$Charlotte 202:139,03[' ]| by$4$ the arrival of Saturday. The pain$0$ of separation, 202:139,04[' ]| however, might be alleviated on$4$ his side$0$, by$4$ preparations 202:139,05[' ]| for$4$ the reception of his bride, as he had reason$0$ to$9$ hope$1$, 202:139,06[' ]| that$3$ shortly after$4$ his next return$0$ into Hertfordshire, the 202:139,07[' ]| day would be fixed that$6#1$ was to$9$ make$1$ him the happiest 202:139,08[' ]| of men. He took leave$0$ of his relations at Longbourn 202:139,09[' ]| with as much solemnity as before$5$; wished his fair cousins 202:139,10[' ]| health and happiness again, and promised their father 202:139,11[' ]| another letter of thanks. 202:139,12[' ]| On$4$ the following Monday, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had the pleasure 202:139,13[' ]| of receiving her brother and his wife, who$6#1$ came as usual 202:139,14[' ]| to$9$ spend the Christmas at Longbourn. $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner was 202:139,15[' ]| a sensible$2#2$, gentlemanlike man, greatly superior to$4$ his 202:139,16[' ]| sister as well$5$ by$4$ nature as education. The Netherfield 202:139,17[' ]| ladies would have had difficulty in$4$ believing that$3$ a man 202:139,18[' ]| who$6#1$ lived by$4$ trade, and within view$0$ of his own$2$ warehouses, 202:139,19[' ]| could have been so$5#1$ well*bred and agreeable. $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 202:139,20[' ]| who$6#1$ was several years younger than $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet and 202:139,21[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips, was an amiable, intelligent, elegant woman, 202:139,22[' ]| and a great favourite$0$ with all her Longbourn nieces. 202:139,23[' ]| Between the two eldest and herself especially, there subsisted 202:139,24[' ]| a very particular regard$0$. They had frequently 202:139,25[' ]| been staying with her in$4$ town. 202:139,26[' ]| The first part$0$ of $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner's business on$4$ her arrival, 202:139,27[' ]| was to$9$ distribute her presents$0$ and describe the newest 202:139,28[' ]| fashions. When this was done, she had a less active part$0$ 202:139,29[' ]| to$9$ play$1$. It became her turn$0$ to$9$ listen. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had 202:139,30[' ]| many grievances to$9$ relate, and much to$9$ complain of. 202:139,31@d | They had all been very ill-used since she last$2$ saw her 202:139,32@d | sister. Two of her girls had been on$4$ the point$0$ of marriage, 202:139,33@d | and after$4$ all there was nothing in$4$ it. 202:140,01[D ]| "I do not blame$1$ $PP#E$Jane," 202:140,01[' ]| she continued, 202:140,01[D ]| "for$3$ $PP#E$Jane 202:140,02[D ]| would have got $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, if she could. But, $PP#A$Lizzy! 202:140,03[D ]| Oh, sister! it is very hard to$9$ think that$3$ she might have 202:140,04[D ]| been $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's wife by$4$ this time, had not it been for$4$ 202:140,05[D ]| her own$2$ perverseness. He made her an offer$0$ in$4$ this very 202:140,06[D ]| room, and she refused him. The consequence of it is, 202:140,07[D ]| that$3$ $PP#V$Lady*Lucas will$1$ have a daughter married before$3$ I 202:140,08[D ]| have, and that$3$ Longbourn estate is just$5$ as much entailed 202:140,09[D ]| as ever. The $PP#R1$Lucases are very artful people indeed, sister. 202:140,10[D ]| They are all for$4$ what they can get. I am sorry to$9$ say 202:140,11[D ]| it of them, but so$5#2$ it is. It makes me very nervous and 202:140,12[D ]| poorly, to$9$ be thwarted so$5#2$ in$4$ my own$2$ family, and to$9$ have 202:140,13[D ]| neighbours who$6#1$ think of themselves before$4$ anybody else. 202:140,14[D ]| However, your coming just$5$ at this time is the greatest 202:140,15[D ]| of comforts, and I am very glad to$9$ hear what you tell 202:140,16[D ]| us, of long sleeves." 202:140,17[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, to$4$ whom$6#1$ the chief of this news had been 202:140,18[' ]| given before$5$, in$4$ the course$0$ of $PP#E$Jane and $PP#A$Elizabeth's correspondence 202:140,19[' ]| with her, made her sister a slight$2$ answer$0$, and 202:140,20[' ]| in$4$ compassion to$4$ her nieces turned the conversation. 202:140,21[' ]| When alone with $PP#A$Elizabeth afterwards, she spoke more 202:140,22[' ]| on$4$ the subject$0$. 202:140,22[O ]| "It seems likely to$9$ have been a desirable 202:140,23[O ]| match$0$ for$4$ $PP#E$Jane," 202:140,23[' ]| said she. 202:140,23[O ]| "I am sorry it went off. 202:140,24[O ]| But these things happen so$5#1$ often! A young man, such as 202:140,25[O ]| you describe $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, so$5#1$ easily falls in$4$ love$0$ with 202:140,26[O ]| a pretty$2$ girl for$4$ a few weeks, and when accident separates 202:140,27[O ]| them, so$5#1$ easily forgets her, that$3$ these sort of inconstancies 202:140,28[O ]| are very frequent." 202:140,29[A ]| "An excellent consolation in$4$ its way," 202:140,29[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 202:140,30[A ]| "but it will$1$ not do for$4$ \us\. We do not suffer by$4$ \accident\. 202:140,31[A ]| It does not often happen that$3$ the interference of friends 202:140,32[A ]| will$1$ persuade a young man of independent fortune to$9$ 202:140,33[A ]| think no$2$ more of a girl, whom$6#1$ he was violently in$4$ love$0$ 202:140,34[A ]| with only a few days before$5$." 202:140,35[O ]| "But that$6#2$ expression of ""violently in$4$ love$0$"" is so$5#1$ 202:140,36[O ]| hackneyed, so$5#1$ doubtful, so$5#1$ indefinite, that$3$ it gives me 202:140,37[O ]| very little idea. It is as often applied to$4$ feelings which$6#1$ 202:140,38[O ]| arise from an half-hour's acquaintance, as to$4$ a real, 202:141,01[O ]| strong attachment. Pray, how \violent\ \was\ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's 202:141,02[O ]| love$0$?" 202:141,03[A ]| "I never saw a more promising inclination. He was 202:141,04[A ]| growing quite inattentive to$4$ other people, and wholly 202:141,05[A ]| engrossed by$4$ her. Every time they met, it was more 202:141,06[A ]| decided and remarkable. At his own$2$ ball$0#2$ he offended two 202:141,07[A ]| or three young ladies, by$4$ not asking them to$9$ dance$1$, and 202:141,08[A ]| I spoke to$4$ him twice myself, without receiving an answer$0$. 202:141,09[A ]| Could there be finer symptoms? Is not general$2$ incivility 202:141,10[A ]| the very essence of love$0$?" 202:141,11[O ]| "Oh, yes! ~~ of that$6#2$ kind$0$ of love$0$ which$6#1$ I suppose him 202:141,12[O ]| to$9$ have felt. Poor $PP#E$Jane! I am sorry for$4$ her, because, 202:141,13[O ]| with her disposition, she may$1$ not get over it immediately. 202:141,14[O ]| It had better have happened to$4$ \you\, $PP#A$Lizzy; you would 202:141,15[O ]| have laughed yourself out$5$ of it sooner. But do you think 202:141,16[O ]| she would be prevailed on$5$ to$9$ go back$5$ with us? Change$0$ 202:141,17[O ]| of scene might be of service ~~ and perhaps a little relief 202:141,18[O ]| from home, may$1$ be as useful as anything." 202:141,19[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was exceedingly pleased with this proposal, 202:141,20[' ]| and felt persuaded of her sister's ready acquiescence. 202:141,21[O ]| "I hope$1$," 202:141,21[' ]| added $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 202:141,21[O ]| "that$3$ no$2$ consideration 202:141,22[O ]| with regard$0$ to$4$ this young man will$1$ influence$1$ her. We live 202:141,23[O ]| in$4$ so$5#1$ different a part$0$ of town, all our connections are so$5#1$ 202:141,24[O ]| different, and, as you well$5$ know, we go out$5$ so$5#1$ little, that$3$ 202:141,25[O ]| it is very improbable they should meet$1$ at all, unless he 202:141,26[O ]| really comes to$9$ see her." 202:141,27[A ]| "And \that$6#2$\ is quite impossible; for$3$ he is now in$4$ the 202:141,28[A ]| custody of his friend, and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy would no$2$ more suffer 202:141,29[A ]| him to$9$ call$1$ on$4$ $PP#E$Jane in$4$ such a part$0$ of London! My dear$2#1$ 202:141,30[A ]| aunt, how could you think of it? $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy may$1$ perhaps 202:141,31[A ]| have \heard\ of such a place$0$ as Gracechurch*Street, but he 202:141,32[A ]| would hardly think a month's ablution enough to$9$ cleanse 202:141,33[A ]| him from its impurities, were he once to$9$ enter it; and 202:141,34[A ]| depend upon$4$ it, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley never stirs without him." 202:141,35[O ]| "So$5#1$ much the better. I hope$1$ they will$1$ not meet$1$ at 202:141,36[O ]| all. But does not $PP#E$Jane correspond with the sister? \She\ 202:141,37[O ]| will$1$ not be able to$9$ help$1$ calling." 202:141,38[A ]| "She will$1$ drop$1$ the acquaintance entirely." 202:142,01[' ]| But in$4$ spite$8$ of the certainty in$4$ which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth affected 202:142,02[' ]| to$9$ place$1$ this point$0$, as well$5$ as the still$5$ more interesting 202:142,03[' ]| one of $PP#I$Bingley's being$1$ withheld from seeing $PP#E$Jane, she 202:142,04[' ]| felt a solicitude on$4$ the subject$0$ which$6#1$ convinced her, on$4$ 202:142,05[' ]| examination, that$3$ she did not consider it entirely hopeless. 202:142,06[' ]| It was possible, and sometimes she thought$1$ it probable, 202:142,07[' ]| that$3$ his affection might be re-animated, and the influence$0$ 202:142,08[' ]| of his friends successfully combated by$4$ the more natural$2$ 202:142,09[' ]| influence$0$ of $PP#E$Jane's attractions. 202:142,10[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet accepted her aunt's invitation with 202:142,11[' ]| pleasure; and the $PP#I1$Bingleys were no$2$ otherwise in$4$ her 202:142,12[' ]| thoughts at the time, than as she hoped that$3$, 202:142,12@e | by$4$ $PP#J$Caroline's 202:142,13@e | not living in$4$ the same house with her brother, she might 202:142,14@e | occasionally spend a morning with her, without any danger 202:142,15@e | of seeing him. 202:142,16[' ]| The $PP#N1$Gardiners staid a week at Longbourn; and what 202:142,17[' ]| with the $PP#ZZG$Philipses, the $PP#R1$Lucases, and the officers, there 202:142,18[' ]| was not a day without its engagement. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 202:142,19[' ]| had so$5#1$ carefully provided for$4$ the entertainment of her 202:142,20[' ]| brother and sister, that$3$ they did not once sit down$5$ to$4$ 202:142,21[' ]| a family dinner. When the engagement was for$4$ home, 202:142,22[' ]| some of the officers always made part$0$ of it, of which$6#1$ officers 202:142,23[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham was sure to$9$ be one; and on$4$ these occasions, 202:142,24[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, rendered suspicious by$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's warm$2$ 202:142,25[' ]| commendation of him, narrowly observed them both. 202:142,26[' ]| Without supposing them, from what she saw, to$9$ be very 202:142,27[' ]| seriously in$4$ love$0$, their preference of each other was plain 202:142,28[' ]| enough to$9$ make$1$ her a little uneasy; and she resolved to$9$ 202:142,29[' ]| speak to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth on$4$ the subject$0$ before$3$ she left Hertfordshire, 202:142,30[' ]| and represent to$4$ her the imprudence of encouraging 202:142,31[' ]| such an attachment. 202:142,32[' ]| To$4$ $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, $PP#P$Wickham had one means$0$ of affording 202:142,33[' ]| pleasure, unconnected with his general$2$ powers. About$4$ 202:142,34[' ]| ten or a dozen years ago, before$4$ her marriage, she had 202:142,35[' ]| spent a considerable time in$4$ that$6#2$ very part$0$ of Derbyshire, 202:142,36[' ]| to$4$ which$6#1$ he belonged. They had, therefore, many acquaintance 202:142,37[' ]| in$4$ common$0$; and, though $PP#P$Wickham had been little 202:142,38[' ]| there since the death of $PP#B$Darcy's father, five years before$5$, 202:143,01[' ]| it was yet in$4$ his power to$9$ give her fresher intelligence of 202:143,02[' ]| her former friends, than she had been in$4$ the way of 202:143,03[' ]| procuring. 202:143,04[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner had seen Pemberley, and known the late 202:143,05[' ]| $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy by$4$ character perfectly well$5$. Here consequently 202:143,06[' ]| was an inexhaustible subject$0$ of discourse. In$4$ comparing 202:143,07[' ]| her recollection of Pemberley, with the minute$2$ description 202:143,08[' ]| which$6#1$ $PP#P$Wickham could give, and in$4$ bestowing her tribute 202:143,09[' ]| of praise$0$ on$4$ the character of its late possessor, she was 202:143,10[' ]| delighting both him and herself. On$4$ being$1$ made acquainted 202:143,11[' ]| with the present$2$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's treatment of him, she tried 202:143,12[' ]| to$9$ remember something of that$6#2$ gentleman's reputed disposition 202:143,13[' ]| when quite a lad, which$6#1$ might agree with it, and 202:143,14[' ]| was confident at last$0$, that$3$ she recollected having heard 202:143,15[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Fitzwilliam*Darcy formerly spoken of as a very proud, 202:143,16[' ]| ill-natured boy. 203:144,01[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner's caution$0$ to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth was punctually 203:144,02[' ]| and kindly given on$4$ the first favourable opportunity of 203:144,03[' ]| speaking to$4$ her alone; after$4$ honestly telling her what 203:144,04[' ]| she thought$1$, she thus went on$5$: 203:144,05[O ]| "You are too$5#1$ sensible$2#2$ a girl, $PP#A$Lizzy, to$9$ fall$1$ in$4$ love$0$ 203:144,06[O ]| merely because you are warned against it; and, therefore, 203:144,07[O ]| I am not afraid of speaking openly. Seriously, I would 203:144,08[O ]| have you be on$4$ your guard$0$. Do not involve yourself, 203:144,09[O ]| or endeavour$1$ to$9$ involve him in$4$ an affection which$6#1$ the 203:144,10[O ]| want$0$ of fortune would make$1$ so$5#1$ very imprudent. I have 203:144,11[O ]| nothing to$9$ say against \him\; he is a most interesting 203:144,12[O ]| young man; and if he had the fortune he ought to$9$ have, 203:144,13[O ]| I should think you could not do better. But as it is ~~ you 203:144,14[O ]| must not let your fancy$0$ run$1$ away with you. You have 203:144,15[O ]| sense, and we all expect you to$9$ use$1$ it. Your father would 203:144,16[O ]| depend on$4$ \your\ resolution and good conduct$0$, I am sure. 203:144,17[O ]| You must not disappoint your father." 203:144,18[A ]| "My dear$2#1$ aunt, this is being$1$ serious$2$ indeed." 203:144,19[O ]| "Yes, and I hope$1$ to$9$ engage you to$9$ be serious$2$ likewise." 203:144,20[O ]| 203:144,21[A ]| "Well$7$, then, you need$1$ not be under any alarm$0$. I will$1$ 203:144,22[A ]| take care$0$ of myself, and of $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham too$5#2$. He shall 203:144,23[A ]| not be in$4$ love$0$ with me, if I can prevent it." 203:144,24[O ]| "$PP#A$Elizabeth, you are not serious$2$ now." 203:144,25[A ]| "I beg your pardon$0$. I will$1$ try again. At present$0#1$ I am 203:144,26[A ]| not in$4$ love$0$ with $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham; no$7$, I certainly am not. 203:144,27[A ]| But he is, beyond$4$ all comparison, the most agreeable 203:144,28[A ]| man I ever saw ~~ and if he becomes really attached to$4$ me ~~ 203:144,29[A ]| I believe it will$1$ be better that$3$ he should not. I see the 203:144,30[A ]| imprudence of it. ~~ Oh! \that$6#2$\ abominable $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy! ~~ 203:144,31[A ]| My father's opinion of me does me the greatest honor; 203:144,32[A ]| and I should be miserable to$9$ forfeit it. My father, however, 203:144,33[A ]| is partial to$4$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham. In$4$ short, my dear$2#1$ aunt, 203:145,01[A ]| I should be very sorry to$9$ be the means$0$ of making any 203:145,02[A ]| of you unhappy; but since we see every day that$3$ where 203:145,03[A ]| there is affection, young people are seldom withheld by$4$ 203:145,04[A ]| immediate want$0$ of fortune, from entering into engagements 203:145,05[A ]| with each other, how can I promise$1$ to$9$ be wiser 203:145,06[A ]| than so$5#1$ many of my fellow creatures if I am tempted, 203:145,07[A ]| or how am I even$5$ to$9$ know that$3$ it would be wisdom to$9$ 203:145,08[A ]| resist? All that$6#1$ I can promise$1$ you, therefore, is not to$9$ 203:145,09[A ]| be in$4$ a hurry$0$. I will$1$ not be in$4$ a hurry$0$ to$9$ believe myself 203:145,10[A ]| his first object$0$. When I am in$4$ company with him, I will$1$ 203:145,11[A ]| not be wishing. In$4$ short, I will$1$ do my best." 203:145,12[O ]| "Perhaps it will$1$ be as well$5$, if you discourage his coming 203:145,13[O ]| here so$5#1$ very often. At least, you should not \remind\ your 203:145,14[O ]| Mother of inviting him." 203:145,15[A ]| "As I did the other day," 203:145,15[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, with a conscious 203:145,16[' ]| smile$0$; 203:145,16[A ]| "very true, it will$1$ be wise in$4$ me to$9$ 203:145,17[A ]| refrain from \that$6#2$\. But do not imagine that$3$ he is always 203:145,18[A ]| here so$5#1$ often. It is on$4$ your account$0$ that$3$ he has been so$5#1$ 203:145,19[A ]| frequently invited this week. You know my mother's 203:145,20[A ]| ideas as to$4$ the necessity of constant company for$4$ her 203:145,21[A ]| friends. But really, and upon$4$ my honour$0$, I will$1$ try to$9$ 203:145,22[A ]| do what I think to$9$ be wisest; and now, I hope$1$ you are 203:145,23[A ]| satisfied." 203:145,24[' ]| Her aunt assured her that$3$ she was; and $PP#A$Elizabeth 203:145,25[' ]| having thanked her for$4$ the kindness of her hints, they 203:145,26[' ]| parted; a wonderful instance$0$ of advice being$1$ given on$4$ 203:145,27[' ]| such a point$0$, without being$1$ resented. 203:145,28[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins returned into Hertfordshire soon after$3$ it had 203:145,29[' ]| been quitted by$4$ the $PP#N1$Gardiners and $PP#E$Jane; but as he took 203:145,30[' ]| up$5$ his abode with the $PP#R1$Lucases, his arrival was no$2$ great 203:145,31[' ]| inconvenience to$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet. His marriage was now 203:145,32[' ]| fast approaching, and she was at length so$5#1$ far resigned 203:145,33[' ]| as to$9$ think it inevitable, and even$5$ repeatedly to$9$ say in$4$ 203:145,34[' ]| an ill-natured tone that$3$ she 203:145,34[D ]| "\wished\ they might be happy." 203:145,35[' ]| Thursday was to$9$ be the wedding*day, and on$4$ Wednesday 203:145,36[' ]| $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas paid her farewell visit$0$; and when she rose$1$ 203:145,37[' ]| to$9$ take leave$0$, $PP#A$Elizabeth, ashamed of her mother's ungracious 203:146,01[' ]| and reluctant good wishes$0$, and sincerely affected 203:146,02[' ]| herself, accompanied her out$5$ of the room. As they went 203:146,03[' ]| down*stairs together, $PP#Q$Charlotte said, 203:146,04[Q ]| "I shall depend on$4$ hearing from you very often, 203:146,05[Q ]| $PP#A$Eliza." 203:146,06[A ]| "\That$6#2$\ you certainly shall." 203:146,07[Q ]| "And I have another favour$0$ to$9$ ask. Will$1$ you come 203:146,08[Q ]| and see me?" 203:146,09[A ]| "We shall often meet$1$, I hope$1$, in$4$ Hertfordshire." 203:146,10[Q ]| "I am not likely to$9$ leave$1$ Kent for$4$ some time. Promise$1$ 203:146,11[Q ]| me, therefore, to$9$ come to$4$ Hunsford." 203:146,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not refuse, though she foresaw little 203:146,13[' ]| pleasure in$4$ the visit$0$. 203:146,14[Q ]| "My father and $PP#V$Maria are to$9$ come to$4$ me in$4$ March," 203:146,15[' ]| added $PP#Q$Charlotte, 203:146,15[Q ]| "and I hope$1$ you will$1$ consent$1$ to$9$ be of 203:146,16[Q ]| the party. Indeed, $PP#A$Eliza, you will$1$ be as welcome$2$ to$4$ me 203:146,17[Q ]| as either of them." 203:146,18[' ]| The wedding took place$0$; the bride and bridegroom set$1$ 203:146,19[' ]| off for$4$ Kent from the church door, and every*body had 203:146,20[' ]| as much to$9$ say or to$9$ hear on$4$ the subject$0$ as usual. $PP#A$Elizabeth 203:146,21[' ]| soon heard from her friend; and their correspondence 203:146,22[' ]| was as regular and frequent as it had ever been; 203:146,23[' ]| that$3$ it should be equally unreserved was impossible. 203:146,24[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could never address$1$ her without feeling that$3$ 203:146,25[' ]| all the comfort$0$ of intimacy was over, and, though 203:146,26[' ]| determined not to$9$ slacken as a correspondent, it was for$4$ 203:146,27[' ]| the sake of what had been, rather than what was. $PP#Q$Charlotte's 203:146,28[' ]| first letters were received with a good deal$0$ of 203:146,29[' ]| eagerness; there could not but be curiosity to$9$ know how 203:146,30[' ]| she would speak of her new home, how she would like$1$ 203:146,31[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, and how happy she would dare$1#2$ pronounce 203:146,32[' ]| herself to$9$ be; though, when the letters were read, $PP#A$Elizabeth 203:146,33[' ]| felt that$3$ $PP#Q$Charlotte expressed herself on$4$ every point$0$ 203:146,34[' ]| exactly as she might have foreseen. She wrote cheerfully, 203:146,35[' ]| seemed surrounded with comforts, and mentioned nothing 203:146,36[' ]| which$6#1$ she could not praise$1$. The house, furniture, neighbourhood, 203:146,37[' ]| and roads, were all to$4$ her taste, and $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's 203:146,38[' ]| behaviour was most friendly and obliging. 203:147,01[' ]| It was $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's picture$0$ of Hunsford and Rosings 203:147,02[' ]| rationally softened; and $PP#A$Elizabeth perceived that$3$ she 203:147,03[' ]| must wait for$4$ her own$2$ visit$0$ there, to$9$ know the rest$0#1$. 203:147,04[' ]| $PP#E$Jane had already written a few lines to$4$ her sister to$9$ 203:147,05[' ]| announce their safe arrival in$4$ London; and when she 203:147,06[' ]| wrote again, $PP#A$Elizabeth hoped it would be in$4$ her power 203:147,07[' ]| to$9$ say something of the $PP#I1$Bingleys. 203:147,08[' ]| Her impatience for$4$ this second$2$ letter was as well$5$ 203:147,09[' ]| rewarded as impatience generally is. $PP#E$Jane had been a week 203:147,10[' ]| in$4$ town, without either seeing or hearing from $PP#J$Caroline. 203:147,11[' ]| She accounted for$4$ it, however, by$4$ supposing that$3$ her last$2$ 203:147,12[' ]| letter to$4$ her friend from Longbourn, had by$4$ some accident 203:147,13[' ]| been lost. 203:147,14[E ]| "My aunt," 203:147,14[' ]| she continued, 203:147,14[E ]| "is going to-morrow into 203:147,15[E ]| that$6#2$ part$0$ of the town, and I shall take the opportunity 203:147,16[E ]| of calling in$4$ Grosvenor-street." 203:147,17[' ]| She wrote again when the visit$0$ was paid, and she had 203:147,18[' ]| seen $PP#J$Miss*Bingley. 203:147,18[E ]| "I did not think $PP#J$Caroline in$4$ spirits," 203:147,19[' ]| were her words, 203:147,19[E ]| "but she was very glad to$9$ see me, and 203:147,20[E ]| reproached me for$4$ giving her no$2$ notice$0$ of my coming to$4$ 203:147,21[E ]| London. I was right$2#1$, therefore; my last$2$ letter had never 203:147,22[E ]| reached her. I enquired after$4$ their brother, of course$8$. 203:147,23[E ]| He was well$5$, but so$5#1$ much engaged with $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, that$3$ 203:147,24[E ]| they scarcely ever saw him. I found that$3$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy 203:147,25[E ]| was expected to$4$ dinner. I wish$1$ I could see her. My 203:147,26[E ]| visit$0$ was not long, as $PP#J$Caroline and $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst were going 203:147,27[E ]| out$5$. I dare$1#2$ say I shall soon see them here." 203:147,28[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth shook her head$0$ over this letter. It convinced 203:147,29[' ]| her, that$3$ accident only could discover to$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 203:147,30[' ]| her sister's being$1$ in$4$ town. 203:147,31[' ]| Four weeks passed away, and $PP#E$Jane saw nothing of him. 203:147,32[' ]| She endeavoured to$9$ persuade herself that$3$ she did not 203:147,33[' ]| regret$1$ it; but she could no$2$ longer be blind$2$ to$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's 203:147,34[' ]| inattention. After$4$ waiting at home every morning for$4$ 203:147,35[' ]| a fortnight, and inventing every evening a fresh excuse$0$ 203:147,36[' ]| for$4$ her, the visitor did at last$0$ appear; but the shortness 203:147,37[' ]| of her stay$0$, and yet more, the alteration of her manner, 203:147,38[' ]| would allow $PP#E$Jane to$9$ deceive herself no$2$ longer. The letter 203:148,01[' ]| which$6#1$ she wrote on$4$ this occasion$0$ to$4$ her sister, will$1$ prove 203:148,02[' ]| what she felt. 203:148,03[' ]| 203:148,04[E ]| "My dearest $PP#A$Lizzy will$1$, I am sure, be incapable of 203:148,05[E ]| triumphing in$4$ her better judgment, at my expense, when 203:148,06[E ]| I confess myself to$9$ have been entirely deceived in$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's 203:148,07[E ]| regard$0$ for$4$ me. But, my dear$2#1$ sister, though 203:148,08[E ]| the event has proved you right$2#1$, do not think me obstinate 203:148,09[E ]| if I still$5$ assert, that$3$, considering what her behaviour was, 203:148,10[E ]| my confidence was as natural$2$ as your suspicion. I do 203:148,11[E ]| not at all comprehend her reason$0$ for$4$ wishing to$9$ be intimate$2$ 203:148,12[E ]| with me, but if the same circumstances were to$9$ happen 203:148,13[E ]| again, I am sure I should be deceived again. $PP#J$Caroline 203:148,14[E ]| did not return$1$ my visit$0$ till yesterday; and not a note$0$, 203:148,15[E ]| not a line, did I receive in$4$ the mean*time. When she did 203:148,16[E ]| come, it was very evident that$3$ she had no$2$ pleasure in$4$ it; 203:148,17[E ]| she made a slight$2$, formal, apology, for$4$ not calling before$5$, 203:148,18[E ]| said not a word of wishing to$9$ see me again, and was in$4$ 203:148,19[E ]| every respect$0$ so$5#1$ altered a creature, that$3$ when she went 203:148,20[E ]| away, I was perfectly resolved to$9$ continue the acquaintance 203:148,21[E ]| no$2$ longer. I pity$1$, though I cannot help$1$ blaming her. 203:148,22[E ]| She was very wrong in$4$ singling me out$5$ as she did; I can 203:148,23[E ]| safely say, that$3$ every advance$0$ to$4$ intimacy began on$4$ her 203:148,24[E ]| side$0$. But I pity$1$ her, because she must feel that$3$ she has 203:148,25[E ]| been acting wrong, and because I am very sure that$3$ 203:148,26[E ]| anxiety for$4$ her brother is the cause of it. I need$1$ not 203:148,27[E ]| explain myself farther; and though \we\ know this anxiety 203:148,28[E ]| to$9$ be quite needless, yet if she feels it, it will$1$ easily account$1$ 203:148,29[E ]| for$4$ her behaviour to$4$ me; and so$5#1$ deservedly dear$2#1$ as he 203:148,30[E ]| is to$4$ his sister, whatever anxiety she may$1$ feel on$4$ his 203:148,31[E ]| behalf, is natural$2$ and amiable. I cannot but wonder$1$, 203:148,32[E ]| however, at her having any such fears now, because, if 203:148,33[E ]| he had at all cared about$4$ me, we must have met long, 203:148,34[E ]| long ago. He knows of my being$1$ in$4$ town, I am certain, 203:148,35[E ]| from something she said herself; and yet it should seem 203:148,36[E ]| by$4$ her manner of talking, as if she wanted to$9$ persuade 203:148,37[E ]| herself that$3$ he is really partial to$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy. I cannot 203:148,38[E ]| understand it. If I were not afraid of judging harshly, 203:149,01[E ]| I should be almost tempted to$9$ say, that$3$ there is a strong 203:149,02[E ]| appearance of duplicity in$4$ all this. But I will$1$ endeavour$1$ 203:149,03[E ]| to$9$ banish every painful thought$0$, and think only of what 203:149,04[E ]| will$1$ make$1$ me happy, your affection, and the invariable 203:149,05[E ]| kindness of my dear$2#1$ uncle and aunt. Let me hear from 203:149,06[E ]| you very soon. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley said something of his never 203:149,07[E ]| returning to$4$ Netherfield again, of giving up$5$ the house, 203:149,08[E ]| but not with any certainty. We had better not mention$1$ it. 203:149,09[E ]| I am extremely glad that$3$ you have such pleasant accounts 203:149,10[E ]| from our friends at Hunsford. Pray go to$9$ see them, with 203:149,11[E ]| $PP#R$Sir*William and $PP#V$Maria. I am sure you will$1$ be very 203:149,12[E ]| comfortable there. 203:149,13[E ]| "Your's, &c%" 203:149,14[E ]| 203:149,15[' ]| This letter gave $PP#A$Elizabeth some pain$0$; but her spirits 203:149,16[' ]| returned as she considered that$3$ 203:149,16@a | $PP#E$Jane would no$2$ longer be 203:149,17@a | duped, by$4$ the sister at least. All expectation from the 203:149,18@a | brother was now absolutely over. She would not even$5$ 203:149,19@a | wish$1$ for$4$ any renewal of his attentions. His character 203:149,20@a | sunk on$4$ every review of it; and as a punishment for$4$ 203:149,21@a | him, as well$5$ as a possible advantage to$4$ $PP#E$Jane, she seriously 203:149,22@a | hoped he might really soon marry $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's sister, as, 203:149,23@a | by$4$ $PP#P$Wickham's account$0$, she would make$1$ him abundantly 203:149,24@a | regret$1$ what he had thrown away. 203:149,25[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner about$4$ this time reminded $PP#A$Elizabeth of 203:149,26[' ]| her promise$0$ concerning that$6#2$ gentleman, and required 203:149,27[' ]| information; and $PP#A$Elizabeth had such to$9$ send as might 203:149,28[' ]| rather give contentment to$4$ her aunt than to$4$ herself. 203:149,29[' ]| His apparent partiality had subsided, his attentions were 203:149,30[' ]| over, he was the admirer of some*one else. $PP#A$Elizabeth 203:149,31[' ]| was watchful enough to$9$ see it all, but she could see it 203:149,32[' ]| and write of it without material$2$ pain$0$. Her heart had 203:149,33[' ]| been but slightly touched, and her vanity was satisfied 203:149,34[' ]| with believing that$3$ \she\ would have been his only choice$0$, 203:149,35[' ]| had fortune permitted it. The sudden$2$ acquisition of ten 203:149,36[' ]| thousand pounds was the most remarkable charm$0$ of the 203:149,37[' ]| young lady, to$4$ whom$6#1$ he was now rendering himself agreeable; 203:149,38[' ]| but $PP#A$Elizabeth, less clear-sighted perhaps in$4$ his 203:150,01[' ]| case than in$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte's, did not quarrel$1$ with him for$4$ his 203:150,02[' ]| wish$0$ of independence. 203:150,02@a | Nothing, on$4$ the contrary, could 203:150,03@a | be more natural$2$; 203:150,03[' ]| and while$4$ able to$9$ suppose that$3$ it cost$1$ 203:150,04[' ]| him a few struggles to$9$ relinquish her, she was ready to$9$ 203:150,05[' ]| allow it a wise and desirable measure$0$ for$4$ both, and could 203:150,06[' ]| very sincerely wish$1$ him happy. 203:150,07[' ]| All this was acknowledged to$4$ $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner; and after$4$ 203:150,08[' ]| relating the circumstances, she thus went on$5$; ~~ 203:150,08[A ]| "I am 203:150,09[A ]| now convinced, my dear$2#1$ aunt, that$3$ I have never been much 203:150,10[A ]| in$4$ love$0$; for$3$ had I really experienced that$6#2$ pure and 203:150,11[A ]| elevating passion, I should at present$0#1$ detest his very 203:150,12[A ]| name$0$, and wish$1$ him all manner of evil. But my feelings 203:150,13[A ]| are not only cordial$0$ towards \him\; they are even$5$ impartial 203:150,14[A ]| towards $PP#ZW$Miss*King. I cannot find out$5$ that$3$ I hate her 203:150,15[A ]| at all, or that$3$ I am in$4$ the least unwilling to$9$ think her 203:150,16[A ]| a very good sort of girl. There can be no$2$ love$0$ in$4$ all this. 203:150,17[A ]| My watchfulness has been effectual; and though I should 203:150,18[A ]| certainly be a more interesting object$0$ to$4$ all my acquaintance, 203:150,19[A ]| were I distractedly in$4$ love$0$ with him, I cannot say 203:150,20[A ]| that$3$ I regret$1$ my comparative insignificance. Importance 203:150,21[A ]| may$1$ sometimes be purchased too$5#1$ dearly$5#2$. $PP#G$Kitty and $PP#H$Lydia 203:150,22[A ]| take his defection much more to$4$ heart than I do. They are 203:150,23[A ]| young in$4$ the ways of the world, and not yet open$2$ to$4$ the 203:150,24[A ]| mortifying conviction that$3$ handsome young men must 203:150,25[A ]| have something to$9$ live on$4$, as well$5$ as the plain." 204:151,01[' ]| With no$2$ greater events than these in$4$ the Longbourn 204:151,02[' ]| family, and otherwise diversified by$4$ little beyond$4$ the walks$0$ 204:151,03[' ]| to$4$ Meryton, sometimes dirty and sometimes cold$2$, did 204:151,04[' ]| January and February pass$1$ away. March was to$9$ take 204:151,05[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth to$4$ Hunsford. She had not at first thought$1$ very 204:151,06[' ]| seriously of going thither; but $PP#Q$Charlotte, she soon found, 204:151,07[' ]| was depending on$4$ the plan, and she gradually learned to$9$ 204:151,08[' ]| consider it herself with greater pleasure as well$5$ as greater 204:151,09[' ]| certainty. Absence had increased her desire$0$ of seeing 204:151,10[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte again, and weakened her disgust$0$ of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins. 204:151,11[' ]| There was novelty in$4$ the scheme$0$, and as, with such a 204:151,12[' ]| mother and such uncompanionable sisters, home could 204:151,13[' ]| not be faultless, a little change$0$ was not unwelcome for$4$ 204:151,14[' ]| its own$2$ sake. The journey would moreover give her a peep 204:151,15[' ]| at $PP#E$Jane; and, in$4$ short, as the time drew near$5$, she would 204:151,16[' ]| have been very sorry for$4$ any delay$0$. Every*thing, however, 204:151,17[' ]| went on$5$ smoothly, and was finally settled according to$4$ 204:151,18[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte's first sketch. She was to$9$ accompany $PP#R$Sir*William 204:151,19[' ]| and his second$2$ daughter. The improvement of spending 204:151,20[' ]| a night in$4$ London was added in$4$ time, and the plan became 204:151,21[' ]| perfect$2$ as plan could be. 204:151,22[' ]| The only pain$0$ was in$4$ leaving her father, who$6#1$ would 204:151,23[' ]| certainly miss her, and who$6#1$, when it came to$4$ the point$0$, 204:151,24[' ]| so$5#1$ little liked her going, that$3$ he told her to$9$ write to$4$ him, 204:151,25[' ]| and almost promised to$9$ answer$1$ her letter. 204:151,26[' ]| The farewell between herself and $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham was 204:151,27[' ]| perfectly friendly; on$4$ his side$0$ even$5$ more. His present$2$ 204:151,28[' ]| pursuit could not make$1$ him forget that$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth had 204:151,29[' ]| been the first to$9$ excite and to$9$ deserve his attention, the 204:151,30[' ]| first to$9$ listen and to$9$ pity$1$, the first to$9$ be admired; and 204:151,31[' ]| in$4$ his manner of bidding her adieu, wishing her every 204:151,32[' ]| enjoyment, reminding her of what she was to$9$ expect in$4$ 204:151,33[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh, and trusting their opinion of 204:152,01[' ]| her ~~ their opinion of every*body ~~ would always coincide, 204:152,02[' ]| there was a solicitude, an interest$0$ which$6#1$ she felt must 204:152,03[' ]| ever attach her to$4$ him with a most sincere regard$0$; and 204:152,04[' ]| she parted from him convinced, that$3$ whether married or 204:152,05[' ]| single, he must always be her model of the amiable and 204:152,06[' ]| pleasing. 204:152,07[' ]| Her fellow-travellers the next day, were not of a kind$0$ 204:152,08[' ]| to$9$ make$1$ her think him less agreeable. $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas, 204:152,09[' ]| and his daughter $PP#V$Maria, a good*humoured girl, but as 204:152,10[' ]| empty-headed as himself, had nothing to$9$ say that$6#1$ could 204:152,11[' ]| be worth hearing, and were listened to$4$ with about$5$ as much 204:152,12[' ]| delight$0$ as the rattle of the chaise. $PP#A$Elizabeth loved 204:152,13[' ]| absurdities, but she had known $PP#R$Sir*William's too$5#1$ long. 204:152,14[' ]| He could tell her nothing new of the wonders$0$ of his 204:152,15[' ]| presentation and knighthood; and his civilities were worn 204:152,16[' ]| out$5$ like$4$ his information. 204:152,17[' ]| It was a journey of only twenty-four miles, and they 204:152,18[' ]| began it so$5#1$ early as to$9$ be in$4$ Gracechurch-street by$4$ noon. 204:152,19[' ]| As they drove to$4$ $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner's door, $PP#E$Jane was at a 204:152,20[' ]| drawing-room window watching their arrival; when they 204:152,21[' ]| entered the passage she was there to$9$ welcome$1$ them, and 204:152,22[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, looking earnestly in$4$ her face$0$, was pleased to$9$ see 204:152,23[' ]| it healthful and lovely as ever. On$4$ the stairs were a troop of 204:152,24[' ]| little boys and girls, whose$6#1$ eagerness for$4$ their cousin's 204:152,25[' ]| appearance would not allow them to$9$ wait in$4$ the drawing-room, 204:152,26[' ]| and whose$6#1$ shyness, as they had not seen her for$4$ a 204:152,27[' ]| twelvemonth, prevented their coming lower$2$. All was joy 204:152,28[' ]| and kindness. The day passed most pleasantly away; 204:152,29[' ]| the morning in$4$ bustle$0$ and shopping, and the evening at 204:152,30[' ]| one of the theatres. 204:152,31[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth then contrived to$9$ sit by$4$ her aunt. Their 204:152,32[' ]| first subject$0$ was her sister; and she was more grieved 204:152,33[' ]| than astonished to$9$ hear, in$4$ reply$0$ to$4$ her minute$2$ enquiries, 204:152,34[' ]| that$3$ though $PP#E$Jane always struggled to$9$ support$1$ her spirits, 204:152,35[' ]| there were periods of dejection. It was reasonable, however, 204:152,36[' ]| to$9$ hope$1$, that$3$ they would not continue long. $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner 204:152,37[' ]| gave her the particulars also of $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's 204:152,38[' ]| visit$0$ in$4$ Gracechurch-street, and repeated conversations 204:153,01[' ]| occurring at different times between $PP#E$Jane and herself, 204:153,02[' ]| which$6#1$ proved that$3$ the former had, from her heart, given 204:153,03[' ]| up$5$ the acquaintance. 204:153,04[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner then rallied her niece on$4$ $PP#P$Wickham's 204:153,05[' ]| desertion, and complimented her on$4$ bearing it so$5#1$ well$5$. 204:153,06[O ]| "But, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth," 204:153,06[' ]| she added, 204:153,06[O ]| "what sort of 204:153,07[O ]| girl is $PP#ZW$Miss*King? I should be sorry to$9$ think our friend 204:153,08[O ]| mercenary." 204:153,09[A ]| "Pray, my dear$2#1$ aunt, what is the difference in$4$ matrimonial 204:153,10[A ]| affairs, between the mercenary and the prudent 204:153,11[A ]| motive? Where does discretion end$1$, and avarice begin? 204:153,12[A ]| Last$2$ Christmas you were afraid of his marrying me, 204:153,13[A ]| because it would be imprudent; and now, because he is 204:153,14[A ]| trying to$9$ get a girl with only ten thousand pounds, you 204:153,15[A ]| want$1$ to$9$ find out$5$ that$3$ he is mercenary." 204:153,16[O ]| "If you will$1$ only tell me what sort of girl $PP#ZW$Miss*King is, 204:153,17[O ]| I shall know what to$9$ think." 204:153,18[A ]| "She is a very good kind$0$ of girl, I believe. I know no$2$ 204:153,19[A ]| harm$0$ of her." 204:153,20[O ]| "But he paid her not the smallest attention, till her 204:153,21[O ]| grandfather's death made her mistress of this fortune." 204:153,22[A ]| "No$7$ ~~ why should he? If it was not allowable for$4$ 204:153,23[A ]| him to$9$ gain$1$ \my\ affections, because I had no$2$ money, what 204:153,24[A ]| occasion$0$ could there be for$4$ making love$0$ to$4$ a girl whom$6#1$ 204:153,25[A ]| he did not care$1$ about$4$, and who$6#1$ was equally poor?" 204:153,26[O ]| "But there seems indelicacy in$4$ directing his attentions 204:153,27[O ]| towards her, so$5#1$ soon after$4$ this event." 204:153,28[A ]| "A man in$4$ distressed circumstances has not time for$4$ 204:153,29[A ]| all those elegant decorums which$6#1$ other people may$1$ 204:153,30[A ]| observe. If \she\ does not object$1$ to$4$ it, why should \we\?" 204:153,31[O ]| "\Her\ not objecting, does not justify \him\. It only 204:153,32[O ]| shews her being$1$ deficient in$4$ something herself ~~ sense or 204:153,33[O ]| feeling." 204:153,34[A ]| "Well$7$," 204:153,34[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, 204:153,34[A ]| "have it as you choose. \He\ 204:153,35[A ]| shall be mercenary, and \she\ shall be foolish." 204:153,36[O ]| "No$7$, $PP#A$Lizzy, that$6#2$ is what I do \not\ choose. I should be 204:153,37[O ]| sorry, you know, to$9$ think ill of a young man who$6#1$ has lived 204:153,38[O ]| so$5#1$ long in$4$ Derbyshire." 204:154,01[A ]| "Oh! if that$6#2$ is all, I have a very poor opinion of young 204:154,02[A ]| men who$6#1$ live in$4$ Derbyshire; and their intimate$2$ friends 204:154,03[A ]| who$6#1$ live in$4$ Hertfordshire are not much better. I am sick 204:154,04[A ]| of them all. Thank Heaven! I am going to-morrow where 204:154,05[A ]| I shall find a man who$6#1$ has not one agreeable quality, who$6#1$ 204:154,06[A ]| has neither manner nor sense to$9$ recommend him. Stupid 204:154,07[A ]| men are the only ones worth knowing, after$4$ all." 204:154,08[O ]| "Take care$0$, $PP#A$Lizzy; that$6#2$ speech savours strongly of 204:154,09[O ]| disappointment." 204:154,10[' ]| Before$3$ they were separated by$4$ the conclusion of the 204:154,11[' ]| play$0$, she had the unexpected happiness of an invitation 204:154,12[' ]| to$9$ accompany her uncle and aunt in$4$ a tour of pleasure 204:154,13[' ]| which$6#1$ they proposed taking in$4$ the summer. 204:154,14[O ]| "We have not quite determined how far it shall carry 204:154,15[O ]| us," 204:154,15[' ]| said $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 204:154,16[O ]| "but perhaps to$4$ the Lakes." 204:154,17[' ]| No$2$ scheme$0$ could have been more agreeable to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 204:154,18[' ]| and her acceptance of the invitation was most ready and 204:154,19[' ]| grateful. 204:154,19[A ]| "My dear$2#1$, dear$2#1$ aunt," 204:154,19[' ]| she rapturously cried, 204:154,20[A ]| "what delight$0$! what felicity! You give me fresh life 204:154,21[A ]| and vigour. Adieu to$4$ disappointment and spleen. What 204:154,22[A ]| are men to$4$ rocks and mountains? Oh! what hours of 204:154,23[A ]| transport we shall spend! And when we \do\ return$1$, it shall 204:154,24[A ]| not be like$4$ other travellers, without being$1$ able to$9$ give 204:154,25[A ]| one accurate idea of any*thing. We \will$1$\ know where we 204:154,26[A ]| have gone ~~ we \will$1$\ recollect what we have seen. Lakes, 204:154,27[A ]| mountains, and rivers, shall not be jumbled together in$4$ our 204:154,28[A ]| imaginations; nor, when we attempt$1$ to$9$ describe any 204:154,29[A ]| particular scene, will$1$ we begin quarrelling about$4$ its relative 204:154,30[A ]| situation. Let \our\ first effusions be less insupportable 204:154,31[A ]| than those of the generality of travellers." 205:155,01[' ]| Every object$0$ in$4$ the next day's journey was new and 205:155,02[' ]| interesting to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth; and her spirits were in$4$ a state$0$ 205:155,03[' ]| for$4$ enjoyment; for$3$ she had seen her sister looking so$5#1$ well$5$ 205:155,04[' ]| as to$9$ banish all fear$0$ for$4$ her health, and the prospect of her 205:155,05[' ]| northern tour was a constant source of delight$0$. 205:155,06[' ]| When they left the high road for$4$ the lane to$4$ Hunsford, 205:155,07[' ]| every eye was in$4$ search$0$ of the Parsonage, and every 205:155,08[' ]| turning expected to$9$ bring it in$4$ view$0$. The paling of Rosings*Park 205:155,09[' ]| was their boundary on$4$ one side$0$. $PP#A$Elizabeth smiled 205:155,10[' ]| at the recollection of all that$6#1$ she had heard of its inhabitants. 205:155,11[' ]| 205:155,12[' ]| At length the Parsonage was discernible. The garden 205:155,13[' ]| sloping to$4$ the road, the house standing in$4$ it, the green 205:155,14[' ]| pales and the laurel hedge, every*thing declared they 205:155,15[' ]| were arriving. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins and $PP#Q$Charlotte appeared at the 205:155,16[' ]| door, and the carriage stopped at the small gate, which$6#1$ 205:155,17[' ]| led by$4$ a short gravel walk$0$ to$4$ the house, amidst the nods 205:155,18[' ]| and smiles of the whole$2$ party. In$4$ a moment they were 205:155,19[' ]| all out$5$ of the chaise, rejoicing at the sight of each other. 205:155,20[' ]| $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins welcomed her friend with the liveliest pleasure, 205:155,21[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth was more and more satisfied with coming, 205:155,22[' ]| when she found herself so$5#1$ affectionately received. She 205:155,23[' ]| saw instantly that$3$ her cousin's manners were not altered 205:155,24[' ]| by$4$ his marriage; his formal civility was just$5$ what it had 205:155,25[' ]| been, and he detained her some minutes at the gate to$9$ 205:155,26[' ]| hear and satisfy his enquiries after$4$ all her family. They 205:155,27[' ]| were then, with no$2$ other delay$0$ than his pointing out$5$ the 205:155,28[' ]| neatness of the entrance, taken into the house; and as 205:155,29[' ]| soon as they were in$4$ the parlour, he welcomed them a 205:155,30[' ]| second$2$ time with ostentatious formality to$4$ his humble$2$ 205:155,31[' ]| abode, and punctually repeated all his wife's offers$0$ of 205:155,32[' ]| refreshment. 205:155,33[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was prepared to$9$ see him in$4$ his glory$0$; and 205:156,01[' ]| she could not help$1$ fancying that$3$ in$4$ displaying the good 205:156,02[' ]| proportion of the room, its aspect and its furniture, he 205:156,03[' ]| addressed himself particularly to$4$ her, as if wishing to$9$ 205:156,04[' ]| make$1$ her feel what she had lost in$4$ refusing him. But 205:156,05[' ]| though every*thing seemed neat and comfortable, she 205:156,06[' ]| was not able to$9$ gratify him by$4$ any sigh$0$ of repentance; 205:156,07[' ]| and rather looked with wonder$0$ at her friend that$3$ she 205:156,08[' ]| could have so$5#1$ cheerful an air, with such a companion. 205:156,09[' ]| When $PP#K$Mr%*Collins said any*thing of which$6#1$ his wife might 205:156,10[' ]| reasonably be ashamed, which$6#1$ certainly was not unseldom, 205:156,11[' ]| she involuntarily turned her eye on$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte. Once or 205:156,12[' ]| twice she could discern a faint$2$ blush$0$; but in$4$ general$0$ 205:156,13[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte wisely did not hear. After$4$ sitting long enough 205:156,14[' ]| to$9$ admire every article of furniture in$4$ the room, from the 205:156,15[' ]| sideboard to$4$ the fender, to$9$ give an account$0$ of their journey 205:156,16[' ]| and of all that$6#1$ had happened in$4$ London, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 205:156,17[' ]| invited them to$9$ take a stroll in$4$ the garden, which$6#1$ was large 205:156,18[' ]| and well$5$ laid out$5$, and to$4$ the cultivation of which$6#1$ he 205:156,19[' ]| attended himself. To$9$ work$1$ in$4$ his garden was one of his 205:156,20[' ]| most respectable pleasures; and $PP#A$Elizabeth admired the 205:156,21[' ]| command$0$ of countenance with which$6#1$ $PP#Q$Charlotte talked of 205:156,22[' ]| the healthfulness of the exercise$0$, and owned she encouraged 205:156,23[' ]| it as much as possible. Here, leading the way through$4$ 205:156,24[' ]| every walk$0$ and cross$2$ walk$0$, and scarcely allowing them an 205:156,25[' ]| interval to$9$ utter$1$ the praises he asked for$4$, every view$0$ was 205:156,26[' ]| pointed out$5$ with a minuteness which$6#1$ left beauty entirely 205:156,27[' ]| behind. He could number the fields in$4$ every direction, 205:156,28[' ]| and could tell how many trees there were in$4$ the most 205:156,29[' ]| distant clump. But of all the views which$6#1$ his garden, 205:156,30[' ]| or which$6#1$ the country, or the kingdom could boast$1$, none 205:156,31[' ]| were to$9$ be compared with the prospect of Rosings, afforded 205:156,32[' ]| by$4$ an opening in$4$ the trees that$6#1$ bordered the park nearly 205:156,33[' ]| opposite the front$0$ of his house. It was a handsome 205:156,34[' ]| modern building, well$5$ situated on$4$ rising ground. 205:156,35[' ]| From his garden, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins would have led them round$4$ 205:156,36[' ]| his two meadows, but the ladies not having shoes to$9$ 205:156,37[' ]| encounter the remains$0$ of the white frost, turned back$5$; and 205:156,38[' ]| while$3$ $PP#R$Sir*William accompanied him, $PP#Q$Charlotte took her 205:157,01[' ]| sister and friend over the house, extremely well*pleased, 205:157,02[' ]| probably, to$9$ have the opportunity of shewing it without 205:157,03[' ]| her husband's help$0$. It was rather small, but well$5$ built 205:157,04[' ]| and convenient; and every*thing was fitted up$5$ and 205:157,05[' ]| arranged with a neatness and consistency of which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 205:157,06[' ]| gave $PP#Q$Charlotte all the credit$0$. When $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 205:157,07[' ]| could be forgotten, there was really a great air of comfort$0$ 205:157,08[' ]| throughout, and by$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte's evident enjoyment of it, 205:157,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth supposed he must be often forgotten. 205:157,10[' ]| She had already learnt that$3$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine was still$5$ 205:157,11[' ]| in$4$ the country. It was spoken of again while$3$ they were 205:157,12[' ]| at dinner, when $PP#K$Mr%*Collins joining in$5$, observed, 205:157,13[K ]| "Yes, $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth, you will$1$ have the honour$0$ of 205:157,14[K ]| seeing $PP#L$Lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh on$4$ the ensuing Sunday 205:157,15[K ]| at church, and I need$1$ not say you will$1$ be delighted with 205:157,16[K ]| her. She is all affability and condescension, and I doubt$1$ not 205:157,17[K ]| but you will$1$ be honoured with some portion of her notice$0$ 205:157,18[K ]| when service is over. I have scarcely any hesitation in$4$ saying 205:157,19[K ]| that$3$ she will$1$ include you and my sister $PP#V$Maria in$4$ every 205:157,20[K ]| invitation with which$6#1$ she honours us during your stay$0$ 205:157,21[K ]| here. Her behaviour to$4$ my dear$2#1$ $PP#Q$Charlotte is charming. 205:157,22[K ]| We dine at Rosings twice every week, and are never 205:157,23[K ]| allowed to$9$ walk$1$ home. Her ladyship's carriage is regularly 205:157,24[K ]| ordered for$4$ us. I \should\ say, one of her ladyship's carriages, 205:157,25[K ]| for$3$ she has several." 205:157,26[Q ]| "$PP#L$Lady*Catherine is a very respectable, sensible$2#2$ woman 205:157,27[Q ]| indeed," 205:157,27[' ]| added $PP#Q$Charlotte, 205:157,27[Q ]| "and a most attentive neighbour." 205:157,28[Q ] 205:157,29[K ]| "Very true, my dear$2#1$, that$6#2$ is exactly what I say. She 205:157,30[K ]| is the sort of woman whom$6#1$ one cannot regard$1$ with too$5#1$ 205:157,31[K ]| much deference." 205:157,32[' ]| The evening was spent chiefly in$4$ talking over Hertfordshire 205:157,33[' ]| news, and telling again what had been already 205:157,34[' ]| written; and when it closed, $PP#A$Elizabeth in$4$ the solitude 205:157,35[' ]| of her chamber had to$9$ meditate upon$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte's degree 205:157,36[' ]| of contentment, to$9$ understand her address$0$ in$4$ guiding, 205:157,37[' ]| and composure in$4$ bearing with her husband, and to$9$ 205:157,38[' ]| acknowledge that$3$ it was all done very well$5$. She had also 205:158,01[' ]| to$9$ anticipate how her visit$0$ would pass$1$, the quiet$0$ tenor 205:158,02[' ]| of their usual employments, the vexatious interruptions 205:158,03[' ]| of $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, and the gaieties of their intercourse with 205:158,04[' ]| Rosings. A lively imagination soon settled it all. 205:158,05[' ]| About$4$ the middle of the next day, as she was in$4$ her 205:158,06[' ]| room getting ready for$4$ the walk$0$, a sudden$2$ noise below 205:158,07[' ]| seemed to$9$ speak the whole$2$ house in$4$ confusion; and after$4$ 205:158,08[' ]| listening a moment, she heard somebody running up*stairs 205:158,09[' ]| in$4$ a violent hurry$0$, and calling loudly after$4$ her. She 205:158,10[' ]| opened the door, and met $PP#V$Maria in$4$ the landing*place, who$6#1$, 205:158,11[' ]| breathless with agitation, cried out$5$, 205:158,12[V ]| "Oh, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Eliza! pray make$1$ haste and come 205:158,13[V ]| into the dining-room, for$3$ there is such a sight to$9$ be seen! 205:158,14[V ]| I will$1$ not tell you what it is. Make$1$ haste, and come down$5$ 205:158,15[V ]| this moment." 205:158,16[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth asked questions in$4$ vain; $PP#V$Maria would tell 205:158,17[' ]| her nothing more, and down$5$ they ran into the dining-room, 205:158,18[' ]| which$6#1$ fronted the lane, in$4$ quest of this wonder$0$; 205:158,19[' ]| it was two ladies stopping in$4$ a low phaeton at the garden 205:158,20[' ]| gate. 205:158,21[A ]| "And is this all?" 205:158,21[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth. 205:158,21[A ]| "I expected at 205:158,22[A ]| least that$3$ the pigs were got into the garden, and here is 205:158,23[A ]| nothing but $PP#L$Lady*Catherine and her daughter!" 205:158,24[V ]| "La! my dear$2#1$," 205:158,24[' ]| said $PP#V$Maria quite shocked at the 205:158,25[' ]| mistake$0$, 205:158,25[V ]| "it is not $PP#L$Lady*Catherine. The old lady is 205:158,26[V ]| $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson, who$6#1$ lives$1$ with them. The other is $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh. 205:158,27[V ]| Only look$1$ at her. She is quite a little 205:158,28[V ]| creature. Who$6#2$ would have thought$1$ she could be so$5#1$ thin 205:158,29[V ]| and small!" 205:158,30[A ]| "She is abominably rude to$9$ keep $PP#Q$Charlotte out$5$ of doors 205:158,31[A ]| in$4$ all this wind. Why does she not come in$5$?" 205:158,32[V ]| "Oh! $PP#Q$Charlotte says, she hardly ever does. It is the 205:158,33[V ]| greatest of favours when $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh comes in$5$." 205:158,34[A ]| "I like$1$ her appearance," 205:158,34[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, struck with 205:158,35[' ]| other ideas. 205:158,35[A ]| "She looks$1$ sickly and cross$2$. ~~ Yes, she will$1$ 205:158,36[A ]| do for$4$ him very well$5$. She will$1$ make$1$ him a very proper 205:158,37[A ]| wife." 205:158,38[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins and $PP#Q$Charlotte were both standing at the 205:159,01[' ]| gate in$4$ conversation with the ladies; and $PP#R$Sir*William, 205:159,02[' ]| to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's high diversion, was stationed in$4$ the doorway, 205:159,03[' ]| in$4$ earnest contemplation of the greatness before$4$ 205:159,04[' ]| him, and constantly bowing whenever $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh 205:159,05[' ]| looked that$6#2$ way. 205:159,06[' ]| At length there was nothing more to$9$ be said; the 205:159,07[' ]| ladies drove on$5$, and the others returned into the house. 205:159,08[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins no$2$ sooner saw the two girls than he began 205:159,09[' ]| to$9$ congratulate them on$4$ their good fortune, which$6#1$ $PP#Q$Charlotte 205:159,10[' ]| explained by$4$ letting them know that$3$ the whole$2$ 205:159,11[' ]| party was asked to$9$ dine at Rosings the next day. 206:160,01[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's triumph$0$ in$4$ consequence of this invitation 206:160,02[' ]| was complete$2$. The power of displaying the grandeur of 206:160,03[' ]| his patroness to$4$ his wondering visitors, and of letting them 206:160,04[' ]| see her civility towards himself and his wife, was exactly 206:160,05[' ]| what he had wished for$4$; and that$3$ an opportunity of 206:160,06[' ]| doing it should be given so$5#1$ soon, was such an instance$0$ of 206:160,07[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's condescension as he knew not how to$9$ 206:160,08[' ]| admire enough. 206:160,09[K ]| "I confess," 206:160,09[' ]| said he, 206:160,09[K ]| "that$3$ I should not have been at 206:160,10[K ]| all surprised by$4$ her Ladyship's asking us on$4$ Sunday to$9$ 206:160,11[K ]| drink tea and spend the evening at Rosings. I rather 206:160,12[K ]| expected, from my knowledge of her affability, that$3$ it 206:160,13[K ]| would happen. But who$6#2$ could have foreseen such an 206:160,14[K ]| attention as this? Who$6#2$ could have imagined that$3$ we 206:160,15[K ]| should receive an invitation to$9$ dine there (an invitation 206:160,16[K ]| moreover including the whole$2$ party) so$5#1$ immediately after$4$ 206:160,17[K ]| your arrival!" 206:160,18[R ]| "I am the less surprised at what has happened," 206:160,19[' ]| replied $PP#R$Sir*William, 206:160,19[R ]| "from the knowledge of what the 206:160,20[R ]| manners of the great really are, which$6#1$ my situation in$4$ 206:160,21[R ]| life has allowed me to$9$ acquire. About$4$ the Court$0$, such 206:160,22[R ]| instances of elegant breeding are not uncommon." 206:160,23[' ]| Scarcely any*thing was talked of the whole$2$ day or next 206:160,24[' ]| morning, but their visit$0$ to$4$ Rosings. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was 206:160,25[' ]| carefully instructing them in$4$ what they were to$9$ expect, 206:160,26[' ]| that$3$ the sight of such rooms, so$5#1$ many servants, and so$5#1$ 206:160,27[' ]| splendid a dinner might not wholly overpower them. 206:160,28[' ]| When the ladies were separating for$4$ the toilette, he said 206:160,29[' ]| to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth. 206:160,30[K ]| "Do not make$1$ yourself uneasy, my dear$2#1$ cousin, about$4$ 206:160,31[K ]| your apparel. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine is far from requiring that$6#2$ 206:160,32[K ]| elegance of dress$0$ in$4$ us, which$6#1$ becomes herself and daughter. 206:160,33[K ]| I would advise you merely to$9$ put on$5$ whatever of your 206:161,01[K ]| clothes is superior to$4$ the rest$0#1$, there is no$2$ occasion$0$ for$4$ 206:161,02[K ]| any*thing more. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine will$1$ not think the worse 206:161,03[K ]| of you for$4$ being$1$ simply dressed. She likes to$9$ have the 206:161,04[K ]| distinction of rank$0$ preserved." 206:161,05[' ]| While$3$ they were dressing, he came two or three times 206:161,06[' ]| to$4$ their different doors, to$9$ recommend their being$1$ quick$2$, 206:161,07[' ]| as $PP#L$Lady*Catherine very much objected to$9$ be kept waiting 206:161,08[' ]| for$4$ her dinner. ~~ Such formidable accounts of her Ladyship, 206:161,09[' ]| and her manner of living, quite frightened $PP#V$Maria*Lucas, 206:161,10[' ]| who$6#1$ had been little used to$4$ company, and she looked 206:161,11[' ]| forward$5$ to$4$ her introduction at Rosings, with as much 206:161,12[' ]| apprehension, as her father had done to$4$ his presentation 206:161,13[' ]| at St%*James's. 206:161,14[' ]| As the weather was fine, they had a pleasant walk$0$ of 206:161,15[' ]| about$4$ half a mile across$4$ the park. ~~ Every park has its 206:161,16[' ]| beauty and its prospects; and $PP#A$Elizabeth saw much to$9$ 206:161,17[' ]| be pleased with, though she could not be in$4$ such raptures 206:161,18[' ]| as $PP#K$Mr%*Collins expected the scene to$9$ inspire, and was but 206:161,19[' ]| slightly affected by$4$ his enumeration of the windows in$4$ 206:161,20[' ]| front$0$ of the house, and his relation of what the glazing 206:161,21[' ]| altogether had originally cost$1$ $PP#ZI$Sir*Lewis*De*Bourgh. 206:161,22[' ]| When they ascended the steps to$4$ the hall, $PP#V$Maria's 206:161,23[' ]| alarm$0$ was every moment increasing, and even$5$ $PP#R$Sir*William 206:161,24[' ]| did not look$1$ perfectly calm$2$. ~~ $PP#A$Elizabeth's courage did not 206:161,25[' ]| fail her. 206:161,25@a | She had heard nothing of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine that$6#1$ 206:161,26@a | spoke her awful from any extraordinary talents or miraculous 206:161,27@a | virtue, and the mere stateliness of money and rank$0$, 206:161,28[' ]| she thought$1$ 206:161,28@a | she could witness$1$ without trepidation. 206:161,29[' ]| From the entrance hall, of which$6#1$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins pointed 206:161,30[' ]| out$5$, with a rapturous air, the fine proportion and finished 206:161,31[' ]| ornaments, they followed the servants through$4$ an anti-chamber, 206:161,32[' ]| to$4$ the room where $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, her daughter, 206:161,33[' ]| and $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson were sitting. ~~ Her Ladyship, with 206:161,34[' ]| great condescension, arose to$9$ receive them; and as $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins 206:161,35[' ]| had settled it with her husband that$3$ the office of 206:161,36[' ]| introduction should be her's, it was performed in$4$ a proper 206:161,37[' ]| manner, without any of those apologies and thanks which$6#1$ 206:161,38[' ]| he would have thought$1$ necessary. 206:162,01[' ]| In$4$ spite$8$ of having been at St%*James's, $PP#R$Sir*William was 206:162,02[' ]| so$5#1$ completely awed, by$4$ the grandeur surrounding him, that$3$ 206:162,03[' ]| he had but just$5$ courage enough to$9$ make$1$ a very low bow$0#1$, 206:162,04[' ]| and take his seat without saying a word; and his daughter, 206:162,05[' ]| frightened almost out$5$ of her senses, sat on$4$ the edge of her 206:162,06[' ]| chair, not knowing which$6#1$ way to$9$ look$1$. $PP#A$Elizabeth found 206:162,07[' ]| herself quite equal$2$ to$4$ the scene, and could observe the three 206:162,08[' ]| ladies before$4$ her composedly. ~~ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine was a tall, 206:162,09[' ]| large woman, with strongly-marked features, which$6#1$ might 206:162,10[' ]| once have been handsome. Her air was not conciliating, nor 206:162,11[' ]| was her manner of receiving them, such as to$9$ make$1$ her 206:162,12[' ]| visitors forget their inferior rank$0$. She was not rendered 206:162,13[' ]| formidable by$4$ silence$0$; but whatever she said, was spoken 206:162,14[' ]| in$4$ so$5#1$ authoritative a tone, as marked her self-importance, 206:162,15[' ]| and brought $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham immediately to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's 206:162,16[' ]| mind$0$; and from the observation of the day altogether, 206:162,17[' ]| she believed $PP#L$Lady*Catherine to$9$ be exactly what he had 206:162,18[' ]| represented. 206:162,19[' ]| When, after$4$ examining the mother, in$4$ whose$6#1$ countenance 206:162,20[' ]| and deportment she soon found some resemblance 206:162,21[' ]| of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, she turned her eyes on$4$ the daughter, she 206:162,22[' ]| could almost have joined in$4$ $PP#V$Maria's astonishment, at her 206:162,23[' ]| being$1$ so$5#1$ thin, and so$5#1$ small. There was neither in$4$ figure 206:162,24[' ]| nor face$0$, any likeness between the ladies. $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh 206:162,25[' ]| was pale and sickly; her features, though not plain, were 206:162,26[' ]| insignificant; and she spoke very little, except in$4$ a low 206:162,27[' ]| voice, to$4$ $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson, in$4$ whose$6#1$ appearance there was 206:162,28[' ]| nothing remarkable, and who$6#1$ was entirely engaged in$4$ 206:162,29[' ]| listening to$4$ what she said, and placing a screen in$4$ the 206:162,30[' ]| proper direction before$4$ her eyes. 206:162,31[' ]| After$4$ sitting a few minutes, they were all sent to$4$ one 206:162,32[' ]| of the windows, to$9$ admire the view$0$, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins attending 206:162,33[' ]| them to$9$ point$1$ out$5$ its beauties, and $PP#L$Lady*Catherine kindly 206:162,34[' ]| informing them that$3$ it was much better worth looking at 206:162,35[' ]| in$4$ the summer. 206:162,36[' ]| The dinner was exceedingly handsome, and there were 206:162,37[' ]| all the servants, and all the articles of plate which$6#1$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 206:162,38[' ]| had promised; and, as he had likewise foretold, 206:163,01[' ]| he took his seat at the bottom of the table, by$4$ her ladyship's 206:163,02[' ]| desire$0$, and looked as if he felt that$3$ life could furnish 206:163,03[' ]| nothing greater. ~~ He carved, and ate, and praised with 206:163,04[' ]| delighted alacrity; and every dish was commended, first 206:163,05[' ]| by$4$ him, and then by$4$ $PP#R$Sir*William, who$6#1$ was now enough 206:163,06[' ]| recovered to$9$ echo whatever his son*in*law said, in$4$ a manner 206:163,07[' ]| which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth wondered $PP#L$Lady*Catherine could bear$1$. 206:163,08[' ]| But $PP#L$Lady*Catherine seemed gratified by$4$ their excessive 206:163,09[' ]| admiration, and gave most gracious smiles, especially when 206:163,10[' ]| any dish on$4$ the table proved a novelty to$4$ them. The 206:163,11[' ]| party did not supply$1$ much conversation. $PP#A$Elizabeth was 206:163,12[' ]| ready to$9$ speak whenever there was an opening, but she 206:163,13[' ]| was seated between $PP#Q$Charlotte and $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh ~~ the 206:163,14[' ]| former of whom$6#1$ was engaged in$4$ listening to$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, 206:163,15[' ]| and the latter said not a word to$4$ her all dinner*time. 206:163,16[' ]| $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson was chiefly employed in$4$ watching how 206:163,17[' ]| little $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh ate, pressing her to$9$ try some other 206:163,18[' ]| dish, and fearing she were indisposed. $PP#V$Maria thought$1$ 206:163,19[' ]| speaking out$5$ of the question$0$, and the gentlemen did 206:163,20[' ]| nothing but eat and admire. 206:163,21[' ]| When the ladies returned to$4$ the drawing*room, there 206:163,22[' ]| was little to$9$ be done but to$9$ hear $PP#L$Lady*Catherine talk$1$, 206:163,23[' ]| which$6#1$ she did without any intermission till coffee came 206:163,24[' ]| in$5$, delivering her opinion on$4$ every subject$0$ in$4$ so$5#1$ decisive 206:163,25[' ]| a manner as proved that$3$ she was not used to$9$ have her 206:163,26[' ]| judgment controverted. She enquired into $PP#Q$Charlotte's 206:163,27[' ]| domestic$2$ concerns$0$ familiarly and minutely, and gave her 206:163,28[' ]| a great deal$0$ of advice, as to$4$ the management of them all; 206:163,29[' ]| told her how every*thing ought to$9$ be regulated in$4$ so$5#1$ 206:163,30[' ]| small a family as her's, and instructed her as to$4$ the care$0$ 206:163,31[' ]| of her cows and her poultry. $PP#A$Elizabeth found that$3$ 206:163,32[' ]| nothing was beneath this great Lady's attention, which$6#1$ 206:163,33[' ]| could furnish her with an occasion$0$ of dictating to$4$ others. 206:163,34[' ]| In$4$ the intervals of her discourse with $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins, she 206:163,35[' ]| addressed a variety of questions to$4$ $PP#V$Maria and $PP#A$Elizabeth, 206:163,36[' ]| but especially to$4$ the latter, of whose$6#1$ connections she knew 206:163,37[' ]| the least, and who$6#1$ she observed to$4$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins, was 206:163,37@l | a very 206:163,38@l | genteel, pretty$2$ kind$0$ of girl. 206:163,38[' ]| She asked her at different 206:164,01[' ]| times, 206:164,01@l | how many sisters she had, whether they were older 206:164,02@l | or younger than herself, whether any of them were likely 206:164,03@l | to$9$ be married, whether they were handsome, where they 206:164,04@l | had been educated, what carriage her father kept, and what 206:164,05@l | had been her mother's maiden name$0$? ~~ 206:164,05[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth felt all 206:164,06[' ]| the impertinence of her questions, but answered them very 206:164,07[' ]| composedly. ~~ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine then observed, 206:164,08[L ]| "Your father's estate is entailed on$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, I think. 206:164,09[L ]| For$4$ your sake," 206:164,09[' ]| turning to$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte, 206:164,09[L ]| "I am glad of it; 206:164,10[L ]| but otherwise I see no$2$ occasion$0$ for$4$ entailing estates from 206:164,11[L ]| the female$2$ line. ~~ It was not thought$1$ necessary in$4$ $PP#ZI$Sir*Lewis*de*Bourgh's 206:164,12[L ]| family. ~~ Do you play$1$ and sing, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet?" 206:164,13[L ]| 206:164,14[A ]| "A little." 206:164,15[L ]| "Oh! then ~~ some time or other we shall be happy to$9$ 206:164,16[L ]| hear you. Our instrument is a capital one, probably 206:164,17[L ]| superior to$4$ ~~ You shall try it some day. ~~ Do your sisters 206:164,18[L ]| play$1$ and sing?" 206:164,19[A ]| "One of them does." 206:164,20[L ]| "Why did not you all learn? ~~ You ought all to$9$ have 206:164,21[L ]| learned. The $PP#ZZP$Miss*Webbs all play$1$, and their father has 206:164,22[L ]| not so$5#1$ good an income as your's. ~~ Do you draw?" 206:164,23[A ]| "No$7$, not at all." 206:164,24[L ]| "What, none of you?" 206:164,25[A ]| "Not one." 206:164,26[L ]| "That$6#2$ is very strange. But I suppose you had no$2$ 206:164,27[L ]| opportunity. Your mother should have taken you to$4$ 206:164,28[L ]| town every spring$0$ for$4$ the benefit of masters." 206:164,29[A ]| "My mother would have had no$2$ objection, but my 206:164,30[A ]| father hates London." 206:164,31[L ]| "Has your governess left you?" 206:164,32[A ]| "We never had any governess." 206:164,33[L ]| "No$2$ governess! How was that$6#2$ possible? Five 206:164,34[L ]| daughters brought up$5$ at home without a governess! ~~ 206:164,35[L ]| I never heard of such a thing. Your mother must have 206:164,36[L ]| been quite a slave to$4$ your education." 206:164,37[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could hardly help$1$ smiling, as she assured her 206:164,38[' ]| that$6#2$ had not been the case. 206:165,01[L ]| "Then, who$6#2$ taught you? who$6#2$ attended to$4$ you? 206:165,02[L ]| Without a governess you must have been neglected." 206:165,03[A ]| "Compared with some families, I believe we were; 206:165,04[A ]| but such of us as wished to$9$ learn, never wanted the 206:165,05[A ]| means$0$. We were always encouraged to$9$ read, and had 206:165,06[A ]| all the masters that$6#1$ were necessary. Those who$6#1$ chose 206:165,07[A ]| to$9$ be idle, certainly might." 206:165,08[L ]| "Aye, no$2$ doubt$0$; but that$6#2$ is what a governess will$1$ 206:165,09[L ]| prevent, and if I had known your mother, I should have 206:165,10[L ]| advised her most strenuously to$9$ engage one. I always 206:165,11[L ]| say that$3$ nothing is to$9$ be done in$4$ education without steady 206:165,12[L ]| and regular instruction, and nobody but a governess can 206:165,13[L ]| give it. It was wonderful how many families I have been 206:165,14[L ]| the means$0$ of supplying in$4$ that$6#2$ way. I am always glad 206:165,15[L ]| to$9$ get a young person well$5$ placed out$5$. Four nieces of 206:165,16[L ]| $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson are most delightfully situated through$4$ my 206:165,17[L ]| means$0$; and it was but the other day, that$3$ I recommended 206:165,18[L ]| another young person, who$6#1$ was merely accidentally mentioned 206:165,19[L ]| to$4$ me, and the family are quite delighted with her. 206:165,20[L ]| $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins, did I tell you of $PP#ZZC$Lady*Metcalfe's calling 206:165,21[L ]| yesterday to$9$ thank me? She finds $PP#ZZH$Miss*Pope a treasure. 206:165,22[L ]| ""$PP#L$Lady*Catherine,"" said she, ""you have given me a treasure."" 206:165,23[L ]| Are any of your younger sisters out$5$, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet?" 206:165,24[A ]| "Yes, Ma'am, all." 206:165,25[L ]| "All! ~~ What, all five out$5$ at once? Very odd! ~~ And 206:165,26[L ]| you only the second$2$. ~~ The younger ones out$5$ before$3$ the 206:165,27[L ]| elder are married! ~~ Your younger sisters must be very 206:165,28[L ]| young?" 206:165,29[A ]| "Yes, my youngest is not sixteen. Perhaps \she\ is full 206:165,30[A ]| young to$9$ be much in$4$ company. But really, Ma'am, 206:165,31[A ]| I think it would be very hard upon$4$ younger sisters, that$3$ 206:165,32[A ]| they should not have their share$0$ of society and amusement 206:165,33[A ]| because the elder may$1$ not have the means$0$ or inclination 206:165,34[A ]| to$9$ marry early. ~~ The last$2$ born$1#1$ has as good a right$0$ to$4$ the 206:165,35[A ]| pleasures of youth, as the first. And to$9$ be kept back$5$ on$4$ 206:165,36[A ]| \such\ a motive! ~~ I think it would not be very likely to$9$ 206:165,37[A ]| promote sisterly affection or delicacy of mind$0$." 206:165,38[L ]| "Upon$4$ my word," 206:165,38[' ]| said her Ladyship, 206:165,38[L ]| "you give your 206:166,01[L ]| opinion very decidedly for$4$ so$5#1$ young a person. ~~ Pray, what 206:166,02[L ]| is your age?" 206:166,03[A ]| "With three younger sisters grown up$5$," 206:166,03[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth 206:166,04[' ]| smiling, 206:166,04[A ]| "your Ladyship can hardly expect me to$9$ own$1$ 206:166,05[A ]| it." 206:166,06[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine seemed quite astonished at not receiving 206:166,07[' ]| a direct$2$ answer$0$; and $PP#A$Elizabeth suspected herself to$9$ be 206:166,08[' ]| the first creature who$6#1$ had ever dared to$9$ trifle$1$ with so$5#1$ 206:166,09[' ]| much dignified impertinence. 206:166,10[L ]| "You cannot be more than twenty, I am sure, ~~ therefore 206:166,11[L ]| you need$1$ not conceal your age." 206:166,12[A ]| "I am not one*and*twenty." 206:166,13[' ]| When the gentlemen had joined them, and tea was over, 206:166,14[' ]| the card*tables were placed. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, $PP#R$Sir*William, 206:166,15[' ]| and $PP#K$Mr% and $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins sat down$5$ to$4$ quadrille; and as 206:166,16[' ]| $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh chose to$9$ play$1$ at cassino, the two girls 206:166,17[' ]| had the honour$0$ of assisting $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson to$9$ make$1$ up$5$ 206:166,18[' ]| her party. Their table was superlatively stupid. Scarcely 206:166,19[' ]| a syllable was uttered that$6#1$ did not relate to$4$ the game, 206:166,20[' ]| except when $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson expressed her fears of $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh's 206:166,21[' ]| being$1$ too$5#1$ hot or too$5#1$ cold$2$, or having too$5#1$ much 206:166,22[' ]| or too$5#1$ little light$0$. A great deal$0$ more passed at the other 206:166,23[' ]| table. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine was generally speaking ~~ stating 206:166,24[' ]| the mistakes of the three others, or relating some anecdote 206:166,25[' ]| of herself. $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was employed in$4$ agreeing to$4$ 206:166,26[' ]| every*thing her Ladyship said, thanking her for$4$ every 206:166,27[' ]| fish he won, and apologising if he thought$1$ he won too$5#1$ 206:166,28[' ]| many. $PP#R$Sir*William did not say much. He was storing 206:166,29[' ]| his memory with anecdotes and noble names. 206:166,30[' ]| When $PP#L$Lady*Catherine and her daughter had played as 206:166,31[' ]| long as they chose, the tables were broke up$5$, the carriage 206:166,32[' ]| was offered to$4$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins, gratefully accepted, and 206:166,33[' ]| immediately ordered. The party then gathered round$4$ the 206:166,34[' ]| fire$0$ to$9$ hear $PP#L$Lady*Catherine determine what weather they 206:166,35[' ]| were to$9$ have on$4$ the morrow. From these instructions 206:166,36[' ]| they were summoned by$4$ the arrival of the coach, and 206:166,37[' ]| with many speeches of thankfulness on$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's side$0$, 206:166,38[' ]| and as many bows on$4$ $PP#R$Sir*William's, they departed. As 206:167,01[' ]| soon as they had driven from the door, $PP#A$Elizabeth was 206:167,02[' ]| called on$5$ by$4$ her cousin, to$9$ give her opinion of all that$6#1$ she 206:167,03[' ]| had seen at Rosings, which$6#1$, for$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte's sake, she made 206:167,04[' ]| more favourable than it really was. But her commendation, 206:167,05[' ]| though costing her some trouble$0$, could by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ 206:167,06[' ]| satisfy $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, and he was very soon obliged to$9$ take 206:167,07[' ]| her Ladyship's praise$0$ into his own$2$ hands. 207:168,01[' ]| $PP#R$Sir*William staid only a week at Hunsford; but his 207:168,02[' ]| visit$0$ was long enough to$9$ convince him of his daughter's 207:168,03[' ]| being$1$ most comfortably settled, and of her possessing such 207:168,04[' ]| a husband and such a neighbour as were not often met 207:168,05[' ]| with. While$3$ $PP#R$Sir*William was with them, $PP#K$Mr%*Collins 207:168,06[' ]| devoted his mornings to$4$ driving him out$5$ in$4$ his gig, and 207:168,07[' ]| shewing him the country; but when he went away, the 207:168,08[' ]| whole$2$ family returned to$4$ their usual employments, and 207:168,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was thankful to$9$ find that$3$ they did not see more 207:168,10[' ]| of her cousin by$4$ the alteration, for$3$ the chief of the time 207:168,11[' ]| between breakfast$0$ and dinner was now passed by$4$ him 207:168,12[' ]| either at work$0$ in$4$ the garden, or in$4$ reading and writing, and 207:168,13[' ]| looking out$5$ of window in$4$ his own$2$ book*room, which$6#1$ fronted 207:168,14[' ]| the road. The room in$4$ which$6#1$ the ladies sat was backwards. 207:168,15[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth at first had rather wondered that$3$ $PP#Q$Charlotte should 207:168,16[' ]| not prefer the dining*parlour for$4$ common$2$ use$0$; it was 207:168,17[' ]| a better sized room, and had a pleasanter aspect; but 207:168,18[' ]| she soon saw that$3$ her friend had an excellent reason$0$ for$4$ 207:168,19[' ]| what she did, for$3$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins would undoubtedly have been 207:168,20[' ]| much less in$4$ his own$2$ apartment, had they sat in$4$ one 207:168,21[' ]| equally lively; and she gave $PP#Q$Charlotte credit$0$ for$4$ the 207:168,22[' ]| arrangement. 207:168,23[' ]| From the drawing*room they could distinguish nothing 207:168,24[' ]| in$4$ the lane, and were indebted to$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins for$4$ the 207:168,25[' ]| knowledge of what carriages went along$5$, and how often 207:168,26[' ]| especially $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh drove by$5$ in$4$ her phaeton, which$6#1$ 207:168,27[' ]| he never failed coming to$9$ inform them of, though it happened 207:168,28[' ]| almost every day. She not unfrequently stopped 207:168,29[' ]| at the Parsonage, and had a few minutes' conversation 207:168,30[' ]| with $PP#Q$Charlotte, but was scarcely ever prevailed on$5$ to$9$ 207:168,31[' ]| get out$5$. 207:168,32[' ]| Very few days passed in$4$ which$6#1$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins did not walk$1$ 207:168,33[' ]| to$4$ Rosings, and not many in$4$ which$6#1$ his wife did not think 207:169,01[' ]| it necessary to$9$ go likewise; and till $PP#A$Elizabeth recollected 207:169,02[' ]| that$3$ there might be other family livings to$9$ be disposed of, 207:169,03[' ]| she could not understand the sacrifice$0$ of so$5#1$ many hours. 207:169,04[' ]| Now and then, they were honoured with a call$0$ from her 207:169,05[' ]| Ladyship, and nothing escaped her observation that$6#1$ was 207:169,06[' ]| passing in$4$ the room during these visits. She examined 207:169,07[' ]| into their employments, looked at their work$0$, and advised 207:169,08[' ]| them to$9$ do it differently; found fault with the arrangement 207:169,09[' ]| of the furniture, or detected the housemaid in$4$ 207:169,10[' ]| negligence; and if she accepted any refreshment, seemed 207:169,11[' ]| to$9$ do it only for$4$ the sake of finding out$5$ that$3$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins's 207:169,12[' ]| joints of meat were too$5#1$ large for$4$ her family. 207:169,13[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth soon perceived that$3$ though this great lady 207:169,14[' ]| was not in$4$ the commission of the peace for$4$ the county, 207:169,15[' ]| she was a most active magistrate in$4$ her own$2$ parish, the 207:169,16[' ]| minutest concerns$0$ of which$6#1$ were carried to$4$ her by$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins; 207:169,17[' ]| and whenever any of the cottagers were disposed 207:169,18[' ]| to$9$ be quarrelsome, discontented or too$5#1$ poor, she sallied 207:169,19[' ]| forth into the village to$9$ settle their differences, silence$1$ 207:169,20[' ]| their complaints, and scold them into harmony and plenty. 207:169,21[' ]| The entertainment of dining at Rosings was repeated 207:169,22[' ]| about$4$ twice a week; and, allowing for$4$ the loss of $PP#R$Sir*William, 207:169,23[' ]| and there being$1$ only one card*table in$4$ the 207:169,24[' ]| evening, every such entertainment was the counterpart 207:169,25[' ]| of the first. Their other engagements were few; as the 207:169,26[' ]| style of living of the neighbourhood in$4$ general$0$, was 207:169,27[' ]| beyond$4$ the $PP#K1$Collinses' reach$0$. This however was no$2$ evil 207:169,28[' ]| to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, and upon$4$ the whole$0$ she spent her time 207:169,29[' ]| comfortably enough; there were half hours of pleasant 207:169,30[' ]| conversation with $PP#Q$Charlotte, and the weather was so$5#1$ fine 207:169,31[' ]| for$4$ the time of year, that$3$ she had often great enjoyment 207:169,32[' ]| out$5$ of doors. Her favourite$2$ walk$0$, and where she frequently 207:169,33[' ]| went while$3$ the others were calling on$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, 207:169,34[' ]| was along$4$ the open$2$ grove which$6#1$ edged that$6#2$ 207:169,35[' ]| side$0$ of the park, where there was a nice sheltered path, 207:169,36[' ]| which$6#1$ no*one seemed to$9$ value$1$ but herself, and where she 207:169,37[' ]| felt beyond$4$ the reach$0$ of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's curiosity. 207:169,38[' ]| In$4$ this quiet$2$ way, the first fortnight of her visit$0$ soon 207:170,01[' ]| passed away. Easter was approaching, and the week 207:170,02[' ]| preceding it, was to$9$ bring an addition to$4$ the family at 207:170,03[' ]| Rosings, which$6#1$ in$4$ so$5#1$ small a circle must be important. 207:170,04[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had heard soon after$4$ her arrival, that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 207:170,05[' ]| was expected there in$4$ the course$0$ of a few weeks, and 207:170,06@a | though there were not many of her acquaintance whom$6#1$ 207:170,07@a | she did not prefer, his coming would furnish one comparatively 207:170,08@a | new to$9$ look$1$ at in$4$ their Rosings parties, and she 207:170,09@a | might be amused in$4$ seeing how hopeless $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's 207:170,10@a | designs on$4$ him were, by$4$ his behaviour to$4$ his cousin, for$4$ 207:170,11@a | whom$6#1$ he was evidently destined by$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine; 207:170,12@a | who$6#1$ talked of his coming with the greatest satisfaction, 207:170,13@a | spoke of him in$4$ terms of the highest admiration, and 207:170,14@a | seemed almost angry to$9$ find that$3$ he had already been 207:170,15@a | frequently seen by$4$ $PP#V$Miss*Lucas and herself. 207:170,16[' ]| His arrival was soon known at the Parsonage, for$3$ 207:170,17[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was walking the whole$2$ morning within view$0$ 207:170,18[' ]| of the lodges opening into Hunsford*Lane, in$4$ order to$9$ 207:170,19[' ]| have the earliest assurance of it; and after$4$ making his 207:170,20[' ]| bow$0#1$ as the carriage turned into the Park, hurried home 207:170,21[' ]| with the great intelligence. On$4$ the following morning 207:170,22[' ]| he hastened to$4$ Rosings to$9$ pay$1$ his respects. There were 207:170,23[' ]| two nephews of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine to$9$ require them, for$3$ 207:170,24[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had brought with him a $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam, 207:170,25[' ]| the younger son of his uncle, $PP#ZZ$Lord***** and to$4$ the great 207:170,26[' ]| surprise$0$ of all the party, when $PP#K$Mr%*Collins returned the 207:170,27[' ]| gentlemen accompanied him. $PP#Q$Charlotte had seen them 207:170,28[' ]| from her husband's room, crossing the road, and immediately 207:170,29[' ]| running into the other, told the girls what an 207:170,30[' ]| honour$0$ they might expect, adding, 207:170,31[Q ]| "I may$1$ thank you, $PP#A$Eliza, for$4$ this piece of civility. 207:170,32[Q ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy would never have come so$5#1$ soon to$9$ wait upon$4$ 207:170,33[Q ]| me." 207:170,34[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had scarcely time to$9$ disclaim all right$0$ to$4$ 207:170,35[' ]| the compliment$0$, before$3$ their approach$0$ was announced by$4$ 207:170,36[' ]| the door-bell, and shortly afterwards the three gentlemen 207:170,37[' ]| entered the room. $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam, who$6#1$ led the way, 207:170,38[' ]| was about$4$ thirty, not handsome, but in$4$ person and address$0$ 207:171,01[' ]| most truly the gentleman. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy looked just$5$ as he 207:171,02[' ]| had been used to$9$ look$1$ in$4$ Hertfordshire, paid his compliments, 207:171,03[' ]| with his usual reserve$0$, to$4$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins; and 207:171,04[' ]| whatever might be his feelings towards her friend, met 207:171,05[' ]| her with every appearance of composure. $PP#A$Elizabeth 207:171,06[' ]| merely curtseyed to$4$ him, without saying a word. 207:171,07[' ]| $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam entered into conversation directly 207:171,08[' ]| with the readiness and ease$0$ of a well-bred man, and talked 207:171,09[' ]| very pleasantly; but his cousin, after$4$ having addressed 207:171,10[' ]| a slight$2$ observation on$4$ the house and garden to$4$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins, 207:171,11[' ]| sat for$4$ some time without speaking to$4$ any*body. 207:171,12[' ]| At length, however, his civility was so$5#1$ far awakened as 207:171,13[' ]| to$9$ enquire of $PP#A$Elizabeth after$4$ the health of her family. 207:171,14[' ]| She answered him in$4$ the usual way, and after$4$ a moment's 207:171,15[' ]| pause$0$, added, 207:171,16[A ]| "My eldest sister has been in$4$ town these three months. 207:171,17[A ]| Have you never happened to$9$ see her there?" 207:171,18[' ]| She was perfectly sensible$2#1$ that$3$ he never had; but she 207:171,19[' ]| wished to$9$ see whether he would betray any consciousness 207:171,20[' ]| of what had passed between the $PP#I1$Bingleys and $PP#E$Jane; and 207:171,21[' ]| she thought$1$ he looked a little confused as he answered 207:171,22[' ]| that$3$ 207:171,22@b | he had never been so$5#1$ fortunate as to$9$ meet$1$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet. 207:171,23[' ]| The subject$0$ was pursued no$2$ farther, and the 207:171,24[' ]| gentlemen soon afterwards went away. 208:172,01[' ]| $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam's manners were very much admired 208:172,02[' ]| at the parsonage, and the ladies all felt that$3$ he 208:172,03[' ]| must add considerably to$4$ the pleasure of their engagements 208:172,04[' ]| at Rosings. It was some days, however, before$3$ 208:172,05[' ]| they received any invitation thither, for$3$ while$3$ there were 208:172,06[' ]| visitors in$4$ the house, they could not be necessary; and 208:172,07[' ]| it was not till Easter-day, almost a week after$4$ the gentlemen's 208:172,08[' ]| arrival, that$3$ they were honoured by$4$ such an attention, 208:172,09[' ]| and then they were merely asked on$4$ leaving church 208:172,10[' ]| to$9$ come there in$4$ the evening. For$4$ the last$2$ week they had 208:172,11[' ]| seen very little of either $PP#L$Lady*Catherine or her daughter. 208:172,12[' ]| $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam had called at the parsonage more than 208:172,13[' ]| once during the time, but $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy they had only seen 208:172,14[' ]| at church. 208:172,15[' ]| The invitation was accepted of course$8$, and at a proper 208:172,16[' ]| hour they joined the party in$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's drawing*room. 208:172,17[' ]| Her ladyship received them civilly, but it was 208:172,18[' ]| plain that$3$ their company was by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ so$5#1$ acceptable 208:172,19[' ]| as when she could get nobody else; and she was, in$4$ fact, 208:172,20[' ]| almost engrossed by$4$ her nephews, speaking to$4$ them, 208:172,21[' ]| especially to$4$ $PP#B$Darcy, much more than to$4$ any other person 208:172,22[' ]| in$4$ the room. 208:172,23[' ]| $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam seemed really glad to$9$ see them; 208:172,24[' ]| any*thing was a welcome$2$ relief to$4$ him at Rosings; and 208:172,25[' ]| $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins's pretty$2$ friend had moreover caught his fancy$0$ 208:172,26[' ]| very much. He now seated himself by$4$ her, and talked 208:172,27[' ]| so$5#1$ agreeably of Kent and Hertfordshire, of travelling and 208:172,28[' ]| staying at home, of new books and music, that$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 208:172,29[' ]| had never been half so$5#1$ well$5$ entertained in$4$ that$6#2$ room before$5$; 208:172,30[' ]| and they conversed with so$5#1$ much spirit and flow$0$, as to$9$ 208:172,31[' ]| draw the attention of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine herself, as well$5$ as 208:172,32[' ]| of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. \His\ eyes had been soon and repeatedly 208:172,33[' ]| turned towards them with a look$0$ of curiosity; and that$3$ 208:173,01[' ]| her ladyship after$4$ a while$0$ shared the feeling, was more 208:173,02[' ]| openly acknowledged, for$3$ she did not scruple$1$ to$9$ call$1$ out$5$, 208:173,03[L ]| "What is that$6#2$ you are saying, $PP#M$Fitzwilliam? What is 208:173,04[L ]| it you are talking of? What are you telling $PP#A$Miss*Bennet? 208:173,05[L ]| Let me hear what it is." 208:173,06[M ]| "We are speaking of music, Madam," 208:173,06[' ]| said he, when 208:173,07[' ]| no$2$ longer able to$9$ avoid a reply$0$. 208:173,08[L ]| "Of music! Then pray speak aloud. It is of all 208:173,09[L ]| subjects my delight$0$. I must have my share$0$ in$4$ the conversation, 208:173,10[L ]| if you are speaking of music. There are few 208:173,11[L ]| people in$4$ England, I suppose, who$6#1$ have more true enjoyment 208:173,12[L ]| of music than myself, or a better natural$2$ taste. 208:173,13[L ]| If I had ever learnt, I should have been a great proficient. 208:173,14[L ]| And so$5#2$ would $PP#ZJ$Anne, if her health had allowed her to$9$ apply. 208:173,15[L ]| I am confident that$3$ she would have performed delightfully. 208:173,16[L ]| How does $PP#ZG$Georgiana get on$5$, $PP#B$Darcy?" 208:173,17[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy spoke with affectionate praise$0$ of his sister's 208:173,18[' ]| proficiency. 208:173,19[L ]| "I am very glad to$9$ hear such a good account$0$ of her," 208:173,20[' ]| said $PP#L$Lady*Catherine; 208:173,20[L ]| "and pray tell her from me, that$3$ 208:173,21[L ]| she cannot expect to$9$ excel, if she does not practise a great 208:173,22[L ]| deal$0$." 208:173,23[B ]| "I assure you, Madam," 208:173,23[' ]| he replied, 208:173,23[B ]| "that$3$ she does 208:173,24[B ]| not need$1$ such advice. She practises very constantly." 208:173,25[L ]| "So$5#1$ much the better. It cannot be done too$5#1$ much; 208:173,26[L ]| and when I next write to$4$ her, I shall charge$1$ her not to$9$ 208:173,27[L ]| neglect$1$ it on$4$ any account$0$. I often tell young ladies, 208:173,28[L ]| that$3$ no$2$ excellence in$4$ music is to$9$ be acquired, without 208:173,29[L ]| constant practice$0$. I have told $PP#A$Miss*Bennet several times, 208:173,30[L ]| that$3$ she will$1$ never play$1$ really well$5$, unless she practises 208:173,31[L ]| more; and though $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins has no$2$ instrument, she 208:173,32[L ]| is very welcome$2$, as I have often told her, to$9$ come to$4$ 208:173,33[L ]| Rosings every day, and play$1$ on$4$ the piano*forte in$4$ $PP#ZS$Mrs%*Jenkinson's 208:173,34[L ]| room. She would be in$4$ nobody's way, you 208:173,35[L ]| know, in$4$ that$6#2$ part$0$ of the house." 208:173,36[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy looked a little ashamed of his aunt's ill*breeding, 208:173,37[' ]| and made no$2$ answer$0$. 208:173,38[' ]| When coffee was over, $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam reminded 208:174,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth of having promised to$9$ play$1$ to$4$ him; and she 208:174,02[' ]| sat down$5$ directly to$4$ the instrument. He drew a chair 208:174,03[' ]| near$4$ her. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine listened to$4$ half a song, and 208:174,04[' ]| then talked, as before$5$, to$4$ her other nephew; till the 208:174,05[' ]| latter walked away from her, and moving with his usual 208:174,06[' ]| deliberation towards the piano*forte, stationed himself so$3$ 208:174,07[' ]| as to$9$ command$1$ a full view$0$ of the fair performer's countenance. 208:174,08[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth saw what he was doing, and at the 208:174,09[' ]| first convenient pause$0$, turned to$4$ him with an arch smile$0$, 208:174,10[' ]| and said, 208:174,11[A ]| "You mean$1$ to$9$ frighten me, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, by$4$ coming in$4$ 208:174,12[A ]| all this state$0$ to$9$ hear me? But I will$1$ not be alarmed 208:174,13[A ]| though your sister \does\ play$1$ so$5#1$ well$5$. There is a stubbornness 208:174,14[A ]| about$4$ me that$6#1$ never can bear$1$ to$9$ be frightened at 208:174,15[A ]| the will$0$ of others. My courage always rises with every 208:174,16[A ]| attempt$0$ to$9$ intimidate me." 208:174,17[B ]| "I shall not say that$3$ you are mistaken," 208:174,17[' ]| he replied, 208:174,18[B ]| "because you could not really believe me to$9$ entertain 208:174,19[B ]| any design$0$ of alarming you; and I have had the pleasure 208:174,20[B ]| of your acquaintance long enough to$9$ know, that$3$ you find 208:174,21[B ]| great enjoyment in$4$ occasionally professing opinions which$6#1$ 208:174,22[B ]| in$4$ fact are not your own$2$." 208:174,23[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth laughed heartily at this picture$0$ of herself, 208:174,24[' ]| and said to$4$ $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam, 208:174,24[A ]| "Your cousin will$1$ give 208:174,25[A ]| you a very pretty$2$ notion of me, and teach you not to$9$ 208:174,26[A ]| believe a word I say. I am particularly unlucky in$4$ meeting 208:174,27[A ]| with a person so$5#1$ well$5$ able to$9$ expose my real character, 208:174,28[A ]| in$4$ a part$0$ of the world, where I had hoped to$9$ pass$1$ myself 208:174,29[A ]| off with some degree of credit$0$. Indeed, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, it is 208:174,30[A ]| very ungenerous in$4$ you to$9$ mention$1$ all that$6#1$ you knew to$4$ 208:174,31[A ]| my disadvantage in$4$ Hertfordshire ~~ and, give me leave$0$ 208:174,32[A ]| to$9$ say, very impolitic too$5#2$ ~~ for$3$ it is provoking me to$9$ 208:174,33[A ]| retaliate, and such things may$1$ come out$5$, as will$1$ shock$1$ 208:174,34[A ]| your relations to$9$ hear." 208:174,35[B ]| "I am not afraid of you," 208:174,35[' ]| said he, smilingly. 208:174,36[M ]| "Pray let me hear what you have to$9$ accuse him of," 208:174,37[' ]| cried $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam. 208:174,37[M ]| "I should like$1$ to$9$ know how 208:174,38[M ]| he behaves among strangers." 208:175,01[A ]| "You shall hear then ~~ but prepare yourself for$4$ something 208:175,02[A ]| very dreadful. The first time of my ever seeing 208:175,03[A ]| him in$4$ Hertfordshire, you must know, was at a ball$0#2$ ~~ 208:175,04[A ]| and at this ball$0#2$, what do you think he did? He danced 208:175,05[A ]| only four dances$0$! I am sorry to$9$ pain$1$ you ~~ but so$5#2$ it was. 208:175,06[A ]| He danced only four dances$0$, though gentlemen were 208:175,07[A ]| scarce; and, to$4$ my certain knowledge, more than one 208:175,08[A ]| young lady was sitting down$5$ in$4$ want$0$ of a partner. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 208:175,09[A ]| you cannot deny the fact." 208:175,10[B ]| "I had not at that$6#2$ time the honour$0$ of knowing any 208:175,11[B ]| lady in$4$ the assembly beyond$4$ my own$2$ party." 208:175,12[A ]| "True; and nobody can ever be introduced in$4$ a ball*room. 208:175,13[A ]| Well$7$, $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam, what do I play$1$ next? 208:175,14[A ]| My fingers wait your orders$0#1$." 208:175,15[B ]| "Perhaps," 208:175,15[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy, 208:175,15[B ]| "I should have judged better, 208:175,16[B ]| had I sought an introduction, but I am ill qualified to$9$ 208:175,17[B ]| recommend myself to$4$ strangers." 208:175,18[A ]| "Shall we ask your cousin the reason$0$ of this?" 208:175,18[' ]| said 208:175,19[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, still$5$ addressing $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam. 208:175,19[A ]| "Shall 208:175,20[A ]| we ask him why a man of sense and education, and who$6#1$ 208:175,21[A ]| has lived in$4$ the world, is ill qualified to$9$ recommend himself 208:175,22[A ]| to$4$ strangers?" 208:175,23[M ]| "I can answer$1$ your question$0$," 208:175,23[' ]| said $PP#M$Fitzwilliam, 208:175,23[M ]| "without 208:175,24[M ]| applying to$4$ him. It is because he will$1$ not give himself 208:175,25[M ]| the trouble$0$." 208:175,26[B ]| "I certainly have not the talent which$6#1$ some people 208:175,27[B ]| possess," 208:175,27[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy, 208:175,27[B ]| "of conversing easily with those 208:175,28[B ]| I have never seen before$5$. I cannot catch$1$ their tone of 208:175,29[B ]| conversation, or appear interested in$4$ their concerns$0$, as 208:175,30[B ]| I often see done." 208:175,31[A ]| "My fingers," 208:175,31[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 208:175,31[A ]| "do not move$1$ over this 208:175,32[A ]| instrument in$4$ the masterly manner which$6#1$ I see so$5#1$ many 208:175,33[A ]| women's do. They have not the same force$0$ or rapidity, 208:175,34[A ]| and do not produce the same expression. But then I have 208:175,35[A ]| always supposed it to$9$ be my own$2$ fault ~~ because I would 208:175,36[A ]| not take the trouble$0$ of practising. It is not that$3$ I do not 208:175,37[A ]| believe \my\ fingers as capable as any other woman's of 208:175,38[A ]| superior execution." 208:176,01[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy smiled and said, 208:176,01[B ]| "You are perfectly right$2#1$. You 208:176,02[B ]| have employed your time much better. No*one admitted 208:176,03[B ]| to$4$ the privilege of hearing you, can think any*thing wanting. 208:176,04[B ]| We neither of us perform to$4$ strangers." 208:176,05[' ]| Here they were interrupted by$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, who$6#1$ 208:176,06[' ]| called out$5$ to$9$ know what they were talking of. $PP#A$Elizabeth 208:176,07[' ]| immediately began playing again. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine 208:176,08[' ]| approached, and, after$4$ listening for$4$ a few minutes, said 208:176,09[' ]| to$4$ $PP#B$Darcy, 208:176,10[L ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Bennet would not play$1$ at all amiss, if she practised 208:176,11[L ]| more, and could have the advantage of a London 208:176,12[L ]| master. She has a very good notion of fingering, though 208:176,13[L ]| her taste is not equal$2$ to$4$ $PP#ZJ$Anne's. $PP#ZJ$Anne would have been 208:176,14[L ]| a delightful performer, had her health allowed her to$9$ 208:176,15[L ]| learn." 208:176,16[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth looked at $PP#B$Darcy to$9$ see how cordially he 208:176,17[' ]| assented to$4$ his cousin's praise$0$; but neither at that$6#2$ 208:176,18[' ]| moment nor at any other could she discern any symptom 208:176,19[' ]| of love$0$; and from the whole$0$ of his behaviour to$4$ $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh 208:176,20[' ]| she derived this comfort$0$ for$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, 208:176,21[' ]| that$3$ he might have been just$5$ as likely to$9$ marry \her\, had 208:176,22[' ]| she been his relation. 208:176,23[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine continued her remarks on$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's 208:176,24[' ]| performance, mixing with them many instructions on$4$ 208:176,25[' ]| execution and taste. $PP#A$Elizabeth received them with all 208:176,26[' ]| the forbearance of civility; and at the request$0$ of the 208:176,27[' ]| gentlemen remained at the instrument till her Ladyship's 208:176,28[' ]| carriage was ready to$9$ take them all home. 209:177,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was sitting by$4$ herself the next morning, and 209:177,02[' ]| writing to$4$ $PP#E$Jane, while$3$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins and $PP#V$Maria were gone 209:177,03[' ]| on$4$ business into the village, when she was startled by$4$ a ring$0$ 209:177,04[' ]| at the door, the certain signal of a visitor. As she had 209:177,05[' ]| heard no$2$ carriage, she thought$1$ it not unlikely to$9$ be 209:177,06[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, and under that$6#2$ apprehension was putting 209:177,07[' ]| away her half-finished letter that$3$ she might escape$1$ all 209:177,08[' ]| impertinent questions, when the door opened, and to$4$ her 209:177,09[' ]| very great surprise$0$, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy only, 209:177,10[' ]| entered the room. 209:177,11[' ]| He seemed astonished too$5#2$ on$4$ finding her alone, and 209:177,12[' ]| apologised for$4$ his intrusion, by$4$ letting her know that$3$ he 209:177,13[' ]| had understood all the ladies to$9$ be within. 209:177,14[' ]| They then sat down$5$, and when her enquiries after$4$ 209:177,15[' ]| Rosings were made, seemed in$4$ danger of sinking into 209:177,16[' ]| total silence$0$. It was absolutely necessary, therefore, to$9$ 209:177,17[' ]| think of something, and in$4$ this emergence recollecting 209:177,18[' ]| \when\ she had seen him last$2$ in$4$ Hertfordshire, and feeling 209:177,19[' ]| curious to$9$ know what he would say on$4$ the subject$0$ of their 209:177,20[' ]| hasty departure, she observed, 209:177,21[A ]| "How very suddenly you all quitted Netherfield last$2$ 209:177,22[A ]| November, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy! It must have been a most agreeable 209:177,23[A ]| surprise$0$ to$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley to$9$ see you all after$4$ him so$5#1$ 209:177,24[A ]| soon; for$3$, if I recollect right$2#1$, he went but the day 209:177,25[A ]| before$5$. He and his sisters were well$5$, I hope$1$, when you 209:177,26[A ]| left London." 209:177,27[B ]| "Perfectly so$5#2$ ~~ I thank you." 209:177,28[' ]| She found that$3$ she was to$9$ receive no$2$ other answer$0$ ~~ 209:177,29[' ]| and, after$4$ a short pause$0$, added, 209:177,30[A ]| "I think I have understood that$3$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley has not 209:177,31[A ]| much idea of ever returning to$4$ Netherfield again?" 209:177,32[B ]| "I have never heard him say so$5#2$; but it is probable 209:177,33[B ]| that$3$ he may$1$ spend very little of his time there in$4$ future. 209:178,01[B ]| He has many friends, and he is at a time of life when 209:178,02[B ]| friends and engagements are continually increasing." 209:178,03[A ]| "If he means$1$ to$9$ be but little at Netherfield, it would 209:178,04[A ]| be better for$4$ the neighbourhood that$3$ he should give up$5$ 209:178,05[A ]| the place$0$ entirely, for$3$ then we might possibly get a 209:178,06[A ]| settled family there. But perhaps $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley did not 209:178,07[A ]| take the house so$5#1$ much for$4$ the convenience of the neighbourhood 209:178,08[A ]| as for$4$ his own$2$, and we must expect him to$9$ keep 209:178,09[A ]| or quit it on$4$ the same principle." 209:178,10[B ]| "I should not be surprised," 209:178,10[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy, 209:178,10[B ]| "if he were 209:178,11[B ]| to$9$ give it up$5$, as soon as any eligible purchase$0$ offers$1$." 209:178,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth made no$2$ answer$0$. She was afraid of talking 209:178,13[' ]| longer of his friend; and, having nothing else to$9$ say, 209:178,14[' ]| was now determined to$9$ leave$1$ the trouble$0$ of finding a 209:178,15[' ]| subject$0$ to$4$ him. 209:178,16[' ]| He took the hint$0$, and soon began with, 209:178,16[B ]| "This seems 209:178,17[B ]| a very comfortable house. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, I believe, 209:178,18[B ]| did a great deal$0$ to$4$ it when $PP#K$Mr%*Collins first came to$4$ 209:178,19[B ]| Hunsford." 209:178,20[A ]| "I believe she did ~~ and I am sure she could not have 209:178,21[A ]| bestowed her kindness on$4$ a more grateful object$0$." 209:178,22[B ]| "$PP#K$Mr%*Collins appears very fortunate in$4$ his choice$0$ of 209:178,23[B ]| a wife." 209:178,24[A ]| "Yes, indeed; his friends may$1$ well$5$ rejoice in$4$ his 209:178,25[A ]| having met with one of the very few sensible$2#2$ women 209:178,26[A ]| who$6#1$ would have accepted him, or have made him happy 209:178,27[A ]| if they had. My friend has an excellent understanding ~~ 209:178,28[A ]| though I am not certain that$3$ I consider her marrying 209:178,29[A ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins as the wisest thing she ever did. She seems 209:178,30[A ]| perfectly happy, however, and in$4$ a prudential light$0$, it is 209:178,31[A ]| certainly a very good match$0$ for$4$ her." 209:178,32[B ]| "It must be very agreeable to$4$ her to$9$ be settled within 209:178,33[B ]| so$5#1$ easy a distance$0$ of her own$2$ family and friends." 209:178,34[A ]| "An easy distance$0$ do you call$1$ it? It is nearly fifty 209:178,35[A ]| miles." 209:178,36[B ]| "And what is fifty miles of good road? Little more 209:178,37[B ]| than half a day's journey. Yes, I call$1$ it a \very\ easy 209:178,38[B ]| distance$0$." 209:179,01[A ]| "I should never have considered the distance$0$ as one 209:179,02[A ]| of the \advantages\ of the match$0$," 209:179,02[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth. 209:179,02[A ]| "I 209:179,03[A ]| should never have said $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins was settled \near$4$\ her 209:179,04[A ]| family." 209:179,05[B ]| "It is a proof of your own$2$ attachment to$4$ Hertfordshire. 209:179,06[B ]| Any*thing beyond$4$ the very neighbourhood of 209:179,07[B ]| Longbourn, I suppose, would appear far." 209:179,08[' ]| As he spoke there was a sort of smile$0$, which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 209:179,09[' ]| fancied she understood; 209:179,09@a | he must be supposing her to$9$ be 209:179,10@a | thinking of $PP#E$Jane and Netherfield, 209:179,10[' ]| and she blushed as she 209:179,11[' ]| answered, 209:179,12[A ]| "I do not mean$1$ to$9$ say that$3$ a woman may$1$ not be 209:179,13[A ]| settled too$5#1$ near$4$ her family. The far and the near$2$ must 209:179,14[A ]| be relative, and depend on$4$ many varying circumstances. 209:179,15[A ]| Where there is fortune to$9$ make$1$ the expence of travelling 209:179,16[A ]| unimportant, distance$0$ becomes no$2$ evil. But that$6#2$ is not 209:179,17[A ]| the case \here\. $PP#K$Mr% and $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins have a comfortable 209:179,18[A ]| income, but not such a one as will$1$ allow of frequent 209:179,19[A ]| journeys ~~ and I am persuaded my friend would not call$1$ 209:179,20[A ]| herself \near$4$\ her family under less than \half\ the present$2$ 209:179,21[A ]| distance$0$." 209:179,22[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy drew his chair a little towards her, and 209:179,23[' ]| said, 209:179,23[B ]| "\You\ cannot have a right$0$ to$4$ such very strong 209:179,24[B ]| local attachment. \You\ cannot have been always at 209:179,25[B ]| Longbourn." 209:179,26[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth looked surprised. The gentleman experienced 209:179,27[' ]| some change$0$ of feeling; he drew back$5$ his chair, took 209:179,28[' ]| a newspaper from the table, and, glancing over it, said, 209:179,29[' ]| in$4$ a colder voice, 209:179,30[B ]| "Are you pleased with Kent?" 209:179,31[' ]| A short dialogue on$4$ the subject$0$ of the country ensued, 209:179,32[' ]| on$4$ either side$0$ calm$2$ and concise ~~ and soon put an end$0$ to$4$ 209:179,33[' ]| by$4$ the entrance of $PP#Q$Charlotte and her sister, just$5$ returned 209:179,34[' ]| from their walk$0$. The te^te*a*te^te surprised them. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 209:179,35[' ]| related the mistake$0$ which$6#1$ had occasioned his intruding 209:179,36[' ]| on$4$ $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, and after$4$ sitting a few minutes 209:179,37[' ]| longer without saying much to$4$ any*body, went away. 209:179,38[Q ]| "What can be the meaning of this!" 209:179,38[' ]| said $PP#Q$Charlotte, 209:180,01[' ]| as soon as he was gone. 209:180,01[Q ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Eliza he must be 209:180,02[Q ]| in$4$ love$0$ with you, or he would never have called on$4$ us in$4$ 209:180,03[Q ]| this familiar way." 209:180,04[' ]| But when $PP#A$Elizabeth told of his silence$0$, it did not seem 209:180,05[' ]| very likely, even$5$ to$4$ $PP#Q$Charlotte's wishes$0$, to$9$ be the case; 209:180,06[' ]| and after$4$ various conjectures$0$, they could at last$0$ only 209:180,07[' ]| suppose his visit$0$ to$9$ proceed from the difficulty of finding 209:180,08[' ]| any*thing to$9$ do, which$6#1$ was the more probable from the 209:180,09[' ]| time of year. All field sports$0$ were over. Within doors 209:180,10[' ]| there was $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, books, and a billiard*table, 209:180,11[' ]| but gentlemen cannot be always within doors; and in$4$ 209:180,12[' ]| the nearness of the Parsonage, or the pleasantness of the 209:180,13[' ]| walk$0$ to$4$ it, or of the people who$6#1$ lived in$4$ it, the two cousins 209:180,14[' ]| found a temptation from this period of walking thither 209:180,15[' ]| almost every day. They called at various times of the 209:180,16[' ]| morning, sometimes separately, sometimes together, and 209:180,17[' ]| now and then accompanied by$4$ their aunt. It was plain 209:180,18[' ]| to$4$ them all that$3$ $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam came because he had 209:180,19[' ]| pleasure in$4$ their society, a persuasion which$6#1$ of course$8$ 209:180,20[' ]| recommended him still$5$ more; and $PP#A$Elizabeth was reminded 209:180,21[' ]| by$4$ her own$2$ satisfaction in$4$ being$1$ with him, as well$5$ as by$4$ 209:180,22[' ]| his evident admiration for$4$ her, of her former favourite$0$ 209:180,23[' ]| $PP#P$George*Wickham; and though, in$4$ comparing them, she 209:180,24[' ]| saw there was less captivating softness in$4$ $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam's 209:180,25[' ]| manners, she believed he might have the best 209:180,26[' ]| informed mind$0$. 209:180,27[' ]| But why $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy came so$5#1$ often to$4$ the parsonage, 209:180,28[' ]| it was more difficult to$9$ understand. 209:180,28@q | It could not be for$4$ 209:180,29@q | society, as he frequently sat there ten minutes together 209:180,30@q | without opening his lips; and when he did speak, it 209:180,31@q | seemed the effect$0$ of necessity rather than of choice$0$ ~~ a 209:180,32@q | sacrifice$0$ to$4$ propriety, not a pleasure to$4$ himself. He 209:180,33@q | seldom appeared really animated. 209:180,33[' ]| $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins knew not 209:180,34[' ]| what to$9$ make$1$ of him. 209:180,34@q | $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam's occasionally 209:180,35@q | laughing at his stupidity, proved that$3$ he was generally 209:180,36@q | different, which$6#1$ her own$2$ knowledge of him could not 209:180,37@q | have told her; 209:180,37[' ]| and as she would have liked to$9$ believe 209:180,38[' ]| this change$0$ the effect$0$ of love$0$, and the object$0$ of that$6#2$ love$0$, 209:181,01[' ]| her friend $PP#A$Eliza, she sat herself seriously to$9$ work$1$ to$9$ find 209:181,02[' ]| it out$5$. ~~ She watched him whenever they were at Rosings, 209:181,03[' ]| and whenever he came to$4$ Hunsford; but without much 209:181,04[' ]| success. 209:181,04@q | He certainly looked at her friend a great deal$0$, 209:181,05@q | but the expression of that$6#2$ look$0$ was disputable. It was 209:181,06@q | an earnest, steadfast gaze, but she often doubted whether 209:181,07@q | there were much admiration in$4$ it, and sometimes it seemed 209:181,08@q | nothing but absence of mind$0$. 209:181,09[' ]| She had once or twice suggested to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth the 209:181,10[' ]| possibility of his being$1$ partial to$4$ her, but $PP#A$Elizabeth 209:181,11[' ]| always laughed at the idea; and $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins did not 209:181,12[' ]| think it right$2#1$ to$9$ press$1$ the subject$0$, from the danger of 209:181,13[' ]| raising expectations which$6#1$ might only end$1$ in$4$ disappointment; 209:181,14[' ]| for$3$ in$4$ her opinion it admitted not of a doubt$0$, 209:181,15[' ]| that$3$ all her friend's dislike$0$ would vanish, if she could 209:181,16[' ]| suppose him to$9$ be in$4$ her power. 209:181,17[' ]| In$4$ her kind$2$ schemes for$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, she sometimes 209:181,18[' ]| planned her marrying $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam. 209:181,18@q | He was beyond$4$ 209:181,19@q | comparison the pleasantest man; he certainly admired 209:181,20@q | her, and his situation in$4$ life was most eligible; but, to$9$ 209:181,21@q | counterbalance these advantages, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had considerable 209:181,22@q | patronage in$4$ the church, and his cousin could 209:181,23@q | have none at all. 210:182,01[' ]| More than once did $PP#A$Elizabeth in$4$ her ramble within 210:182,02[' ]| the Park, unexpectedly meet$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. ~~ She felt all the 210:182,03[' ]| perverseness of the mischance that$6#1$ should bring him where 210:182,04[' ]| no*one else was brought; and to$9$ prevent its ever happening 210:182,05[' ]| again, took care$0$ to$9$ inform him at first, that$3$ it was a 210:182,06[' ]| favourite$2$ haunt of hers. ~~ 210:182,06@a | How it could occur a second$2$ 210:182,07@a | time therefore was very odd! ~~ Yet it did, and even$5$ a third. 210:182,08@a | It seemed like$4$ wilful ill-nature, or a voluntary penance, 210:182,09@a | for$3$ on$4$ these occasions it was not merely a few formal 210:182,10@a | enquiries and an awkward pause$0$ and then away, but he 210:182,11@a | actually thought$1$ it necessary to$9$ turn$1$ back$5$ and walk$1$ with 210:182,12@a | her. 210:182,12[' ]| He never said a great deal$0$, nor did she give herself 210:182,13[' ]| the trouble$0$ of talking or of listening much; but it struck 210:182,14[' ]| her in$4$ the course$0$ of their third rencontre that$3$ he was 210:182,15[' ]| asking some odd unconnected questions ~~ about$4$ her 210:182,16[' ]| pleasure in$4$ being$1$ at Hunsford, her love$0$ of solitary walks$0$, 210:182,17[' ]| and her opinion of $PP#K$Mr% and $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins's happiness; 210:182,18[' ]| and that$3$ in$4$ speaking of Rosings and her not perfectly 210:182,19[' ]| understanding the house, he seemed to$9$ expect that$3$ whenever 210:182,20[' ]| she came into Kent again she would be staying \there\ 210:182,21[' ]| too$5#2$. 210:182,21@a | His words seemed to$9$ imply it. Could he have 210:182,22@a | $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam in$4$ his thoughts? 210:182,22[' ]| She supposed, 210:182,22@a | if he 210:182,23@a | meant any*thing, he must mean$1$ an allusion to$4$ what might 210:182,24@a | arise in$4$ that$6#2$ quarter$0#2$. 210:182,24[' ]| It distressed her a little, and she 210:182,25[' ]| was quite glad to$9$ find herself at the gate in$4$ the pales 210:182,26[' ]| opposite the Parsonage. 210:182,27[' ]| She was engaged one day as she walked, in$4$ re-perusing 210:182,28[' ]| $PP#E$Jane's last$2$ letter, and dwelling on$4$ some passages which$6#1$ 210:182,29[' ]| proved that$3$ $PP#E$Jane had not written in$4$ spirits, when, instead 210:182,30[' ]| of being$1$ again surprised by$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, she saw on$4$ looking 210:182,31[' ]| up$5$ that$3$ $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam was meeting her. Putting 210:182,32[' ]| away the letter immediately and forcing a smile$0$, she said, 210:182,33[A ]| "I did not know before$5$ that$3$ you ever walked this way." 210:183,01[M ]| "I have been making the tour of the Park," 210:183,01[' ]| he replied, 210:183,02[M ]| "as I generally do every year, and intend to$9$ close$1$ it with 210:183,03[M ]| a call$0$ at the Parsonage. Are you going much farther?" 210:183,04[A ]| "No$7$, I should have turned in$4$ a moment." 210:183,05[' ]| And accordingly she did turn$1$, and they walked towards 210:183,06[' ]| the Parsonage together. 210:183,07[A ]| "Do you certainly leave$1$ Kent on$4$ Saturday?" 210:183,07[' ]| said she. 210:183,08[M ]| "Yes ~~ if $PP#B$Darcy does not put it off again. But I am 210:183,09[M ]| at his disposal. He arranges the business just$5$ as he 210:183,10[M ]| pleases." 210:183,11[A ]| "And if not able to$9$ please himself in$4$ the arrangement, 210:183,12[A ]| he has at least great pleasure in$4$ the power of choice$0$. I do 210:183,13[A ]| not know any*body who$6#1$ seems more to$9$ enjoy the power 210:183,14[A ]| of doing what he likes than $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy." 210:183,15[M ]| "He likes to$9$ have his own$2$ way very well$5$," 210:183,15[' ]| replied 210:183,16[' ]| $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam. 210:183,16[M ]| "But so$5#2$ we all do. It is only that$3$ 210:183,17[M ]| he has better means$0$ of having it than many others, 210:183,18[M ]| because he is rich, and many others are poor. I speak 210:183,19[M ]| feelingly. A younger son, you know, must be inured to$4$ 210:183,20[M ]| self-denial and dependence." 210:183,21[A ]| "In$4$ my opinion, the younger son of an Earl can know 210:183,22[A ]| very little of either. Now, seriously, what have you ever 210:183,23[A ]| known of self-denial and dependence? When have you 210:183,24[A ]| been prevented by$4$ want$0$ of money from going wherever 210:183,25[A ]| you chose, or procuring any*thing you had a fancy$0$ for$4$?" 210:183,26[M ]| "These are home questions ~~ and perhaps I cannot say 210:183,27[M ]| that$3$ I have experienced many hardships of that$6#2$ nature. 210:183,28[M ]| But in$4$ matters of greater weight, I may$1$ suffer from the 210:183,29[M ]| want$0$ of money. Younger sons cannot marry where they 210:183,30[M ]| like$1$." 210:183,31[A ]| "Unless where they like$1$ women of fortune, which$6#1$ I think 210:183,32[A ]| they very often do." 210:183,33[M ]| "Our habits of expence make$1$ us too$5#1$ dependant, and 210:183,34[M ]| there are not many in$4$ my rank$0$ of life who$6#1$ can afford to$9$ 210:183,35[M ]| marry without some attention to$4$ money." 210:183,36@a | "Is this," 210:183,36[' ]| thought$1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 210:183,36@a | "meant for$4$ me?" 210:183,36[' ]| and 210:183,37[' ]| she coloured at the idea; but, recovering herself, said 210:183,38[' ]| in$4$ a lively tone, 210:183,38[A ]| "And pray, what is the usual price of an 210:184,01[A ]| Earl's younger son? Unless the elder brother is very 210:184,02[A ]| sickly, I suppose you would not ask above$4$ fifty thousand 210:184,03[A ]| pounds." 210:184,04[' ]| He answered her in$4$ the same style, and the subject$0$ 210:184,05[' ]| dropped. To$9$ interrupt a silence$0$ which$6#1$ might make$1$ him 210:184,06[' ]| fancy$1$ her affected with what had passed, she soon afterwards 210:184,07[' ]| said, 210:184,08[A ]| "I imagine your cousin brought you down$5$ with him 210:184,09[A ]| chiefly for$4$ the sake of having somebody at his disposal. 210:184,10[A ]| I wonder$1$ he does not marry, to$9$ secure$1$ a lasting convenience 210:184,11[A ]| of that$6#2$ kind$0$. But, perhaps his sister does as 210:184,12[A ]| well$5$ for$4$ the present$0#1$, and, as she is under his sole care$0$, 210:184,13[A ]| he may$1$ do what he likes with her." 210:184,14[M ]| "No$7$," 210:184,14[' ]| said $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam, 210:184,14[M ]| "that$6#2$ is an advantage 210:184,15[M ]| which$6#1$ he must divide with me. I am joined with him in$4$ 210:184,16[M ]| the guardianship of $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy." 210:184,17[A ]| "Are you, indeed? And pray what sort of guardians 210:184,18[A ]| do you make$1$? Does your charge$0$ give you much trouble$0$? 210:184,19[A ]| Young ladies of her age, are sometimes a little difficult 210:184,20[A ]| to$9$ manage, and if she has the true $PP#B$Darcy spirit, she may$1$ 210:184,21[A ]| like$1$ to$9$ have her own$2$ way." 210:184,22[' ]| As she spoke, she observed him looking at her earnestly, 210:184,23[' ]| and the manner in$4$ which$6#1$ he immediately asked her why 210:184,24[' ]| she supposed $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy likely to$9$ give them any uneasiness, 210:184,25[' ]| convinced her that$3$ she had somehow or other got 210:184,26[' ]| pretty$5$ near$4$ the truth. She directly replied, 210:184,27[A ]| "You need$1$ not be frightened. I never heard any harm$0$ 210:184,28[A ]| of her; and I dare$1#2$ say she is one of the most tractable 210:184,29[A ]| creatures in$4$ the world. She is a very great favourite$0$ with 210:184,30[A ]| some ladies of my acquaintance, $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley. 210:184,31[A ]| I think I have heard you say that$3$ you know 210:184,32[A ]| them." 210:184,33[M ]| "I know them a little. Their brother is a pleasant 210:184,34[M ]| gentleman-like man ~~ he is a great friend of $PP#B$Darcy's." 210:184,35[A ]| "Oh! yes," 210:184,35[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth drily ~~ 210:184,35[A ]| "$PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is 210:184,36[A ]| uncommonly kind$2$ to$4$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, and takes a prodigious 210:184,37[A ]| deal$0$ of care$0$ of him." 210:184,38[M ]| "Care$0$ of him! ~~ Yes, I really believe $PP#B$Darcy \does\ take 210:185,01[M ]| care$0$ of him in$4$ those points where he most wants$1$ care$0$. 210:185,02[M ]| From something that$6#1$ he told me in$4$ our journey hither, 210:185,03[M ]| I have reason$0$ to$9$ think $PP#I$Bingley very much indebted to$4$ 210:185,04[M ]| him. But I ought to$9$ beg his pardon$0$, for$3$ I have no$2$ right$0$ 210:185,05[M ]| to$9$ suppose that$3$ $PP#I$Bingley was the person meant. It was 210:185,06[M ]| all conjecture$0$." 210:185,07[A ]| "What is it you mean$1$?" 210:185,08[M ]| "It is a circumstance which$6#1$ $PP#B$Darcy of course$8$ would 210:185,09[M ]| not wish$1$ to$9$ be generally known, because if it were to$9$ 210:185,10[M ]| get round$5$ to$4$ the lady's family, it would be an unpleasant 210:185,11[M ]| thing." 210:185,12[A ]| "You may$1$ depend upon$4$ my not mentioning it." 210:185,13[M ]| "And remember that$3$ I have not much reason$0$ for$4$ 210:185,14[M ]| supposing it to$9$ be $PP#I$Bingley. What he told me was merely 210:185,15[M ]| this; that$3$ he congratulated himself on$4$ having lately saved 210:185,16[M ]| a friend from the inconveniences of a most imprudent 210:185,17[M ]| marriage, but without mentioning names or any other 210:185,18[M ]| particulars, and I only suspected it to$9$ be $PP#I$Bingley from 210:185,19[M ]| believing him the kind$0$ of young man to$9$ get into a scrape 210:185,20[M ]| of that$6#2$ sort, and from knowing them to$9$ have been together 210:185,21[M ]| the whole$0$ of last$2$ summer." 210:185,22[A ]| "Did $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy give you his reasons for$4$ this interference?" 210:185,23[A ]| 210:185,24[M ]| "I understood that$3$ there were some very strong objections 210:185,25[M ]| against the lady." 210:185,26[A ]| "And what arts did he use$1$ to$9$ separate$1$ them?" 210:185,27[M ]| "He did not talk$1$ to$4$ me of his own$2$ arts," 210:185,27[' ]| said $PP#M$Fitzwilliam 210:185,28[' ]| smiling. 210:185,28[M ]| "He only told me, what I have now 210:185,29[M ]| told you." 210:185,30[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth made no$2$ answer$0$, and walked on$5$, her heart 210:185,31[' ]| swelling with indignation. After$4$ watching her a little, 210:185,32[' ]| $PP#M$Fitzwilliam asked her why she was so$5#1$ thoughtful. 210:185,33[A ]| "I am thinking of what you have been telling me," 210:185,34[' ]| said she. 210:185,34[A ]| "Your cousin's conduct$0$ does not suit$1$ my 210:185,35[A ]| feelings. Why was he to$9$ be the judge$0$?" 210:185,36[M ]| "You are rather disposed to$9$ call$1$ his interference 210:185,37[M ]| officious?" 210:185,38[A ]| "I do not see what right$0$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had to$9$ decide on$4$ 210:186,01[A ]| the propriety of his friend's inclination, or why, upon$4$ his 210:186,02[A ]| own$2$ judgment alone, he was to$9$ determine and direct$1$ in$4$ 210:186,03[A ]| what manner that$6#2$ friend was to$9$ be happy." "But," 210:186,03[' ]| she 210:186,04[' ]| continued, recollecting herself, 210:186,04[A ]| "as we know none of the 210:186,05[A ]| particulars, it is not fair to$9$ condemn him. It is not to$9$ 210:186,06[A ]| be supposed that$3$ there was much affection in$4$ the case." 210:186,07[M ]| "That$6#2$ is not an unnatural surmise$0$," 210:186,07[' ]| said $PP#M$Fitzwilliam, 210:186,08[M ]| "but it is lessening the honour$0$ of my cousin's triumph$0$ 210:186,09[M ]| very sadly." 210:186,10[' ]| This was spoken jestingly, but it appeared to$4$ her so$5#1$ 210:186,11[' ]| just$2$ a picture$0$ of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, that$3$ she would not trust$1$ 210:186,12[' ]| herself with an answer$0$; and, therefore, abruptly changing 210:186,13[' ]| the conversation, talked on$4$ indifferent matters till they 210:186,14[' ]| reached the parsonage. There, shut into her own$2$ room, 210:186,15[' ]| as soon as their visitor left them, she could think without 210:186,16[' ]| interruption of all that$6#1$ she had heard. 210:186,16@a | It was not to$9$ be 210:186,17@a | supposed that$3$ any other people could be meant than those 210:186,18@a | with whom$6#1$ she was connected. There could not exist in$4$ 210:186,19@a | the world \two\ men, over whom$6#1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy could have such 210:186,20@a | boundless influence$0$. That$3$ he had been concerned in$4$ the 210:186,21@a | measures taken to$9$ separate$1$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and $PP#E$Jane, she had 210:186,22@a | never doubted; but she had always attributed to$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley 210:186,23@a | the principal$2$ design$0$ and arrangement of them. 210:186,24@a | If his own$2$ vanity, however, did not mislead him, \he\ was 210:186,25@a | the cause, his pride and caprice were the cause of all 210:186,26@a | that$6#1$ $PP#E$Jane had suffered, and still$5$ continued to$9$ suffer. He 210:186,27@a | had ruined for$4$ a while$0$ every hope$0$ of happiness for$4$ the most 210:186,28@a | affectionate, generous heart in$4$ the world; and no*one 210:186,29@a | could say how lasting an evil he might have inflicted. 210:186,30[M ]| "There were some very strong objections against the 210:186,31[M ]| lady," 210:186,31@a | were $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam's words, and these strong 210:186,32@a | objections probably were, her having one uncle who$6#1$ was 210:186,33@a | a country attorney, and another who$6#1$ was in$4$ business in$4$ 210:186,34@a | London. 210:186,35[A ]| "To$4$ $PP#E$Jane herself," 210:186,35[' ]| she exclaimed, 210:186,35[A ]| "there could be no$2$ 210:186,36[A ]| possibility of objection. All loveliness and goodness as 210:186,37[A ]| she is! Her understanding excellent, her mind$0$ improved, 210:186,38[A ]| and her manners captivating. Neither could any*thing 210:187,01[A ]| be urged against my father, who$6#1$, though with some 210:187,02[A ]| peculiarities, has abilities which$6#1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy himself need$1$ 210:187,03[A ]| not disdain$1$, and respectability which$6#1$ he will$1$ probably 210:187,04[A ]| never reach$1$." 210:187,04[' ]| When she thought$1$ of her mother indeed, 210:187,05[' ]| her confidence gave way a little, but she would not allow 210:187,06[' ]| that$3$ any objections \there\ had material$2$ weight with 210:187,07[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, whose$6#1$ pride, she was convinced, would receive 210:187,08[' ]| a deeper wound$0$ from the want$0$ of importance in$4$ his friend's 210:187,09[' ]| connections, than from their want$0$ of sense; and she was 210:187,10[' ]| quite decided at last$0$, that$3$ he had been partly governed 210:187,11[' ]| by$4$ this worst kind$0$ of pride, and partly by$4$ the wish$0$ of 210:187,12[' ]| retaining $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley for$4$ his sister. 210:187,13[' ]| The agitation and tears which$6#1$ the subject$0$ occasioned, 210:187,14[' ]| brought on$5$ a headach; and it grew so$5#1$ much worse 210:187,15[' ]| towards the evening that$3$, added to$4$ her unwillingness to$9$ 210:187,16[' ]| see $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, it determined her not to$9$ attend her cousins 210:187,17[' ]| to$4$ Rosings, where they were engaged to$9$ drink tea. $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins, 210:187,18[' ]| seeing that$3$ she was really unwell, did not press$1$ 210:187,19[' ]| her to$9$ go, and as much as possible prevented her husband 210:187,20[' ]| from pressing her, but $PP#K$Mr%*Collins could not conceal his 210:187,21[' ]| apprehension of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's being$1$ rather displeased 210:187,22[' ]| by$4$ her staying at home. 211:188,01[' ]| When they were gone, $PP#A$Elizabeth, as if intending to$9$ 211:188,02[' ]| exasperate herself as much as possible against $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 211:188,03[' ]| chose for$4$ her employment the examination of all the letters 211:188,04[' ]| which$6#1$ $PP#E$Jane had written to$4$ her since her being$1$ in$4$ Kent. 211:188,05[' ]| They contained no$2$ actual complaint, nor was there any 211:188,06[' ]| revival of past$2$ occurrences, or any communication of 211:188,07[' ]| present$2$ suffering. But in$4$ all, and in$4$ almost every line of 211:188,08[' ]| each, there was a want$0$ of that$6#2$ cheerfulness which$6#1$ had 211:188,09[' ]| been used to$9$ characterize her style, and which$6#1$, proceeding 211:188,10[' ]| from the serenity of a mind$0$ at ease$0$ with itself, and kindly 211:188,11[' ]| disposed towards every*one, had been scarcely ever clouded. 211:188,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth noticed every sentence conveying the idea of 211:188,13[' ]| uneasiness, with an attention which$6#1$ it had hardly received 211:188,14[' ]| on$4$ the first perusal. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's shameful boast$0$ of what 211:188,15[' ]| misery he had been able to$9$ inflict, gave her a keener sense 211:188,16[' ]| of her sister's sufferings. It was some consolation to$9$ 211:188,17[' ]| think that$3$ his visit$0$ to$4$ Rosings was to$9$ end$1$ on$4$ the day after$4$ 211:188,18[' ]| the next, and a still$5$ greater, that$3$ in$4$ less than a fortnight 211:188,19[' ]| she should herself be with $PP#E$Jane again, and enabled to$9$ 211:188,20[' ]| contribute to$4$ the recovery of her spirits, by$4$ all that$6#1$ 211:188,21[' ]| affection could do. 211:188,22[' ]| She could not think of $PP#B$Darcy's leaving Kent, without 211:188,23[' ]| remembering that$3$ his cousin was to$9$ go with him; 211:188,23@a | but 211:188,24@a | $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam had made it clear$2$ that$3$ he had no$2$ 211:188,25@a | intentions at all, and agreeable as he was, she did not 211:188,26@a | mean$1$ to$9$ be unhappy about$4$ him. 211:188,27[' ]| While$4$ settling this point$0$, she was suddenly roused by$4$ 211:188,28[' ]| the sound$0$ of the door*bell, and her spirits were a little 211:188,29[' ]| fluttered by$4$ the idea of its being$1$ $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam 211:188,30[' ]| himself, who$6#1$ had once before$5$ called late in$4$ the evening, 211:188,31[' ]| and might now come to$9$ enquire particularly after$4$ her. 211:188,32[' ]| But this idea was soon banished, and her spirits were 211:188,33[' ]| very differently affected, when, to$4$ her utter$2$ amazement, 211:189,01[' ]| she saw $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy walk$1$ into the room. In$4$ an hurried 211:189,02[' ]| manner he immediately began an enquiry after$4$ her health, 211:189,03[' ]| imputing his visit$0$ to$4$ a wish$0$ of hearing that$3$ she were 211:189,04[' ]| better. She answered him with cold$2$ civility. He sat 211:189,05[' ]| down$5$ for$4$ a few moments, and then getting up$5$ walked 211:189,06[' ]| about$4$ the room. $PP#A$Elizabeth was surprised, but said not 211:189,07[' ]| a word. After$4$ a silence$0$ of several minutes he came 211:189,08[' ]| towards her in$4$ an agitated manner, and thus began, 211:189,09[B ]| "In$4$ vain have I struggled. It will$1$ not do. My feelings 211:189,10[B ]| will$1$ not be repressed. You must allow me to$9$ tell you 211:189,11[B ]| how ardently I admire and love$1$ you." 211:189,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's astonishment was beyond$4$ expression. She 211:189,13[' ]| stared, coloured, doubted, and was silent. This he considered 211:189,14[' ]| sufficient encouragement, and the avowal of all 211:189,15[' ]| that$6#1$ he felt and had long felt for$4$ her, immediately followed. 211:189,16[' ]| He spoke well$5$, but there were feelings besides those of the 211:189,17[' ]| heart to$9$ be detailed, and he was not more eloquent on$4$ the 211:189,18[' ]| subject$0$ of tenderness than of pride. His sense of her 211:189,19[' ]| inferiority ~~ of its being$1$ a degradation ~~ of the family 211:189,20[' ]| obstacles which$6#1$ judgment had always opposed to$4$ inclination, 211:189,21[' ]| were dwelt on$5$ with a warmth which$6#1$ seemed due$2$ 211:189,22[' ]| to$4$ the consequence he was wounding, but was very unlikely 211:189,23[' ]| to$9$ recommend his suit$0$. 211:189,24[' ]| In$4$ spite$8$ of her deeply-rooted dislike$0$, she could not be 211:189,25[' ]| insensible to$4$ the compliment$0$ of such a man's affection, 211:189,26[' ]| and though her intentions did not vary for$4$ an instant$0$, 211:189,27[' ]| she was at first sorry for$4$ the pain$0$ he was to$9$ receive; till, 211:189,28[' ]| roused to$4$ resentment by$4$ his subsequent language, she lost 211:189,29[' ]| all compassion in$4$ anger$0$. She tried, however, to$9$ compose 211:189,30[' ]| herself to$9$ answer$1$ him with patience, when he should have 211:189,31[' ]| done. He concluded with representing to$4$ her the strength 211:189,32[' ]| of that$6#2$ attachment which$6#1$, in$4$ spite$8$ of all his endeavours$0$, 211:189,33[' ]| he had found impossible to$9$ conquer; and with expressing 211:189,34[' ]| his hope$0$ that$3$ it would now be rewarded by$4$ her acceptance 211:189,35[' ]| of his hand$0$. As he said this, she could easily see that$3$ he 211:189,36[' ]| had no$2$ doubt$0$ of a favourable answer$0$. He \spoke\ of apprehension 211:189,37[' ]| and anxiety, but his countenance expressed real 211:189,38[' ]| security. Such a circumstance could only exasperate 211:190,01[' ]| farther, and when he ceased, the colour rose$1$ into her cheeks, 211:190,02[' ]| and she said, 211:190,03[A ]| "In$4$ such cases as this, it is, I believe, the established 211:190,04[A ]| mode to$9$ express$1$ a sense of obligation for$4$ the sentiments 211:190,05[A ]| avowed, however unequally they may$1$ be returned. It is 211:190,06[A ]| natural$2$ that$3$ obligation should be felt, and if I could \feel\ 211:190,07[A ]| gratitude, I would now thank you. But I cannot ~~ I have 211:190,08[A ]| never desired your good opinion, and you have certainly 211:190,09[A ]| bestowed it most unwillingly. I am sorry to$9$ have occasioned 211:190,10[A ]| pain$0$ to$4$ any*one. It has been most unconsciously 211:190,11[A ]| done, however, and I hope$1$ will$1$ be of short duration. 211:190,12[A ]| The feelings which$6#1$, you tell me, have long prevented the 211:190,13[A ]| acknowledgment of your regard$0$, can have little difficulty 211:190,14[A ]| in$4$ overcoming it after$4$ this explanation." 211:190,15[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, who$6#1$ was leaning against the mantle-piece 211:190,16[' ]| with his eyes fixed on$4$ her face$0$, seemed to$9$ catch$1$ her words 211:190,17[' ]| with no$2$ less resentment than surprise$0$. His complexion 211:190,18[' ]| became pale with anger$0$, and the disturbance of his mind$0$ 211:190,19[' ]| was visible in$4$ every feature. He was struggling for$4$ the 211:190,20[' ]| appearance of composure, and would not open$1$ his lips, 211:190,21[' ]| till he believed himself to$9$ have attained it. The pause$0$ 211:190,22[' ]| was to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's feelings dreadful. At length, in$4$ a voice 211:190,23[' ]| of forced calmness, he said, 211:190,24[B ]| "And this is all the reply$0$ which$6#1$ I am to$9$ have the 211:190,25[B ]| honour$0$ of expecting! I might, perhaps, wish$1$ to$9$ be informed 211:190,26[B ]| why, with so$5#1$ little \endeavour$0$\ at civility, I am thus 211:190,27[B ]| rejected. But it is of small importance." 211:190,28[A ]| "I might as well$5$ enquire," 211:190,28[' ]| replied she, 211:190,28[A ]| "why with so$5#1$ 211:190,29[A ]| evident a design$0$ of offending and insulting me, you chose 211:190,30[A ]| to$9$ tell me that$3$ you liked me against your will$0$, against 211:190,31[A ]| your reason$0$, and even$5$ against your character? Was not 211:190,32[A ]| this some excuse$0$ for$4$ incivility, if I \was\ uncivil? But I have 211:190,33[A ]| other provocations. You know I have. Had not my own$2$ 211:190,34[A ]| feelings decided against you, had they been indifferent, 211:190,35[A ]| or had they even$5$ been favourable, do you think that$3$ any 211:190,36[A ]| consideration would tempt me to$9$ accept the man, who$6#1$ has 211:190,37[A ]| been the means$0$ of ruining, perhaps for*ever, the happiness 211:190,38[A ]| of a most beloved sister?" 211:191,01[' ]| As she pronounced these words, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy changed 211:191,02[' ]| colour; but the emotion was short, and he listened 211:191,03[' ]| without attempting to$9$ interrupt her while$3$ she continued. 211:191,04[A ]| "I have every reason$0$ in$4$ the world to$9$ think ill of you. 211:191,05[A ]| No$2$ motive can excuse$1$ the unjust and ungenerous part$0$ 211:191,06[A ]| you acted \there\. You dare$1#1$ not, you cannot deny that$3$ you 211:191,07[A ]| have been the principal$2$, if not the only means$0$ of dividing 211:191,08[A ]| them from each other, of exposing one to$4$ the censure$0$ of 211:191,09[A ]| the world for$4$ caprice and instability, the other to$4$ its 211:191,10[A ]| derision for$4$ disappointed hopes$0$, and involving them both 211:191,11[A ]| in$4$ misery of the acutest kind$0$." 211:191,12[' ]| She paused, and saw with no$2$ slight$2$ indignation that$3$ 211:191,13[' ]| he was listening with an air which$6#1$ proved him wholly 211:191,14[' ]| unmoved by$4$ any feeling of remorse. He even$5$ looked at 211:191,15[' ]| her with a smile$0$ of affected incredulity. 211:191,16[A ]| "Can you deny that$3$ you have done it?" 211:191,16[' ]| she repeated. 211:191,17[' ]| With assumed tranquillity he then replied, 211:191,17[B ]| "I have no$2$ wish$0$ 211:191,18[B ]| of denying that$3$ I did every*thing in$4$ my power to$9$ separate$1$ 211:191,19[B ]| my friend from your sister, or that$3$ I rejoice in$4$ my success. 211:191,20[B ]| Towards \him\ I have been kinder than towards myself." 211:191,21[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth disdained the appearance of noticing this civil 211:191,22[' ]| reflection, but its meaning did not escape$1$, nor was it 211:191,23[' ]| likely to$9$ conciliate her. 211:191,24[A ]| "But it is not merely this affair," 211:191,24[' ]| she continued, 211:191,24[A ]| "on$4$ 211:191,25[A ]| which$6#1$ my dislike$0$ is founded. Long before$3$ it had taken 211:191,26[A ]| place$0$, my opinion of you was decided. Your character 211:191,27[A ]| was unfolded in$4$ the recital which$6#1$ I received many months 211:191,28[A ]| ago from $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham. On$4$ this subject$0$, what can you 211:191,29[A ]| have to$9$ say? In$4$ what imaginary act$0$ of friendship can you 211:191,30[A ]| here defend yourself? or under what misrepresentation, 211:191,31[A ]| can you here impose upon$4$ others?" 211:191,32[B ]| "You take an eager interest$0$ in$4$ that$6#2$ gentleman's 211:191,33[B ]| concerns$0$," 211:191,33[' ]| said $PP#B$Darcy in$4$ a less tranquil tone, and with 211:191,34[' ]| a heightened colour. 211:191,35[A ]| "Who$6#2$ that$6#1$ knows what his misfortunes have been, can 211:191,36[A ]| help$1$ feeling an interest$0$ in$4$ him?" 211:191,37[B ]| "His misfortunes!" 211:191,37[' ]| repeated $PP#B$Darcy contemptuously; 211:191,38[B ]| "yes, his misfortunes have been great indeed." 211:192,01[A ]| "And of your infliction," 211:192,01[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth with energy. 211:192,02[A ]| "You have reduced him to$4$ his present$2$ state$0$ of poverty, 211:192,03[A ]| comparative poverty. You have withheld the advantages, 211:192,04[A ]| which$6#1$ you must know to$9$ have been designed for$4$ him. 211:192,05[A ]| You have deprived the best years of his life, of that$6#2$ independence 211:192,06[A ]| which$6#1$ was no$2$ less his due$0$ than his desert$0$. You 211:192,07[A ]| have done all this! and yet you can treat$1$ the mention$0$ 211:192,08[A ]| of his misfortunes with contempt and ridicule$0#1$." 211:192,09[B ]| "And this," 211:192,09[' ]| cried $PP#B$Darcy, as he walked with quick$2$ 211:192,10[' ]| steps across$4$ the room, 211:192,10[B ]| "is your opinion of me! This is 211:192,11[B ]| the estimation in$4$ which$6#1$ you hold$1$ me! I thank you 211:192,12[B ]| for$4$ explaining it so$5#1$ fully. My faults, according to$4$ this 211:192,13[B ]| calculation, are heavy indeed! But perhaps," 211:192,13[' ]| added he, 211:192,14[' ]| stopping in$4$ his walk$0$, and turning towards her, 211:192,14[B ]| "these 211:192,15[B ]| offences might have been overlooked, had not your pride 211:192,16[B ]| been hurt by$4$ my honest confession of the scruples that$6#1$ 211:192,17[B ]| had long prevented my forming any serious$2$ design$0$. 211:192,18[B ]| These bitter accusations might have been suppressed, had 211:192,19[B ]| I with greater policy concealed my struggles, and flattered 211:192,20[B ]| you into the belief of my being$1$ impelled by$4$ unqualified, 211:192,21[B ]| unalloyed inclination; by$4$ reason$0$, by$4$ reflection, by$4$ 211:192,22[B ]| every*thing. But disguise of every sort is my abhorrence. 211:192,23[B ]| Nor am I ashamed of the feelings I related. They 211:192,24[B ]| were natural$2$ and just$2$. Could you expect me to$9$ rejoice 211:192,25[B ]| in$4$ the inferiority of your connections? To$9$ congratulate 211:192,26[B ]| myself on$4$ the hope$0$ of relations, whose$6#1$ condition$0$ in$4$ life 211:192,27[B ]| is so$5#1$ decidedly beneath my own$2$?" 211:192,28[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth felt herself growing more angry every moment; 211:192,29[' ]| yet she tried to$4$ the utmost to$9$ speak with composure when 211:192,30[' ]| she said, 211:192,31[A ]| "You are mistaken, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, if you suppose that$3$ 211:192,32[A ]| the mode of your declaration affected me in$4$ any other 211:192,33[A ]| way, than as it spared me the concern$0$ which$6#1$ I might 211:192,34[A ]| have felt in$4$ refusing you, had you behaved in$4$ a more 211:192,35[A ]| gentleman-like manner." 211:192,36[' ]| She saw him start$1$ at this, but he said nothing, and she 211:192,37[' ]| continued, 211:192,38[A ]| "You could not have made me the offer$0$ of your hand$0$ 211:193,01[A ]| in$4$ any possible way that$6#1$ would have tempted me to$9$ 211:193,02[A ]| accept it." 211:193,03[' ]| Again his astonishment was obvious; and he looked 211:193,04[' ]| at her with an expression of mingled incredulity and 211:193,05[' ]| mortification. She went on$5$. 211:193,06[A ]| "From the very beginning, from the first moment 211:193,07[A ]| I may$1$ almost say, of my acquaintance with you, your 211:193,08[A ]| manners impressing me with the fullest belief of your 211:193,09[A ]| arrogance, your conceit, and your selfish disdain$0$ of the 211:193,10[A ]| feelings of others, were such as to$9$ form$1$ that$6#2$ ground-work 211:193,11[A ]| of disapprobation, on$4$ which$6#1$ succeeding events have built 211:193,12[A ]| so$5#1$ immoveable a dislike$0$; and I had not known you a 211:193,13[A ]| month before$3$ I felt that$3$ you were the last$2$ man in$4$ the 211:193,14[A ]| world whom$6#1$ I could ever be prevailed on$5$ to$9$ marry." 211:193,15[B ]| "You have said quite enough, madam. I perfectly 211:193,16[B ]| comprehend your feelings, and have now only to$9$ be 211:193,17[B ]| ashamed of what my own$2$ have been. Forgive me for$4$ 211:193,18[B ]| having taken up$5$ so$5#1$ much of your time, and accept my 211:193,19[B ]| best wishes$0$ for$4$ your health and happiness." 211:193,20[' ]| And with these words he hastily left the room, and 211:193,21[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth heard him the next moment open$1$ the front$2$ door 211:193,22[' ]| and quit the house. 211:193,23[' ]| The tumult of her mind$0$ was now painfully great. She 211:193,24[' ]| knew not how to$9$ support$1$ herself, and from actual weakness 211:193,25[' ]| sat down$5$ and cried for$4$ half an hour. Her astonishment, 211:193,26[' ]| as she reflected on$4$ what had passed, was increased by$4$ 211:193,27[' ]| every review of it. 211:193,27@a | That$3$ she should receive an offer$0$ of 211:193,28@a | marriage from $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy! that$3$ he should have been in$4$ 211:193,29@a | love$0$ with her for$4$ so$5#1$ many months! so$5#1$ much in$4$ love$0$ 211:193,30@a | as to$9$ wish$1$ to$9$ marry her in$4$ spite$8$ of all the objections which$6#1$ 211:193,31@a | had made him prevent his friend's marrying her sister, and 211:193,32@a | which$6#1$ must appear at least with equal$2$ force$0$ in$4$ his own$2$ case, 211:193,33@a | was almost incredible! it was gratifying to$9$ have inspired 211:193,34@a | unconsciously so$5#1$ strong an affection. But his pride, his 211:193,35@a | abominable pride, his shameless avowal of what he had 211:193,36@a | done with respect$0$ to$4$ $PP#E$Jane, his unpardonable assurance 211:193,37@a | in$4$ acknowledging, though he could not justify it, and the 211:193,38@a | unfeeling manner in$4$ which$6#1$ he had mentioned $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, 211:194,01@a | his cruelty towards whom$6#1$ he had not attempted to$9$ 211:194,02@a | deny, soon overcame the pity$0$ which$6#1$ the consideration of 211:194,03@a | his attachment had for$4$ a moment excited. 211:194,04[' ]| She continued in$4$ very agitating reflections till the sound$0$ 211:194,05[' ]| of $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's carriage made her feel how unequal 211:194,06[' ]| she was to$9$ encounter $PP#Q$Charlotte's observation, and hurried 211:194,07[' ]| her away to$4$ her room. 212:195,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth awoke the next morning to$4$ the same 212:195,02[' ]| thoughts and meditations which$6#1$ had at length closed her 212:195,03[' ]| eyes. She could not yet recover from the surprise$0$ of what 212:195,04[' ]| had happened; it was impossible to$9$ think of any*thing 212:195,05[' ]| else, and totally indisposed for$4$ employment, she resolved 212:195,06[' ]| soon after$4$ breakfast$0$ to$9$ indulge herself in$4$ air and exercise$0$. 212:195,07[' ]| She was proceeding directly to$4$ her favourite$2$ walk$0$, when 212:195,08[' ]| the recollection of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's sometimes coming there 212:195,09[' ]| stopped her, and instead of entering the park, she turned 212:195,10[' ]| up$4$ the lane, which$6#1$ led her farther from the turnpike road. 212:195,11[' ]| The park paling was still$5$ the boundary on$4$ one side$0$, and 212:195,12[' ]| she soon passed one of the gates into the ground. 212:195,13[' ]| After$4$ walking two or three times along$4$ that$6#2$ part$0$ of the 212:195,14[' ]| lane, she was tempted, by$4$ the pleasantness of the morning, 212:195,15[' ]| to$9$ stop$1$ at the gates and look$1$ into the park. The five 212:195,16[' ]| weeks which$6#1$ she had now passed in$4$ Kent, had made 212:195,17[' ]| a great difference in$4$ the country, and every day was adding 212:195,18[' ]| to$4$ the verdure of the early trees. She was on$4$ the point$0$ 212:195,19[' ]| of continuing her walk$0$, when she caught a glimpse of 212:195,20[' ]| a gentleman within the sort of grove which$6#1$ edged the 212:195,21[' ]| park; he was moving that$6#2$ way; and fearful of its being$1$ 212:195,22[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, she was directly retreating. But the person 212:195,23[' ]| who$6#1$ advanced, was now near$5$ enough to$9$ see her, and 212:195,24[' ]| stepping forward$5$ with eagerness, pronounced her name$0$. 212:195,25[' ]| She had turned away, but on$4$ hearing herself called, 212:195,26[' ]| though in$4$ a voice which$6#1$ proved it to$9$ be $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, she 212:195,27[' ]| moved again towards the gate. He had by$4$ that$6#2$ time 212:195,28[' ]| reached it also, and holding out$5$ a letter, which$6#1$ she instinctively 212:195,29[' ]| took, said with a look$0$ of haughty composure, 212:195,30[B ]| "I have been walking in$4$ the grove some time in$4$ the hope$0$ 212:195,31[B ]| of meeting you. Will$1$ you do me the honour$0$ of reading 212:195,32[B ]| that$6#2$ letter?" ~~ 212:195,32[' ]| And then, with a slight$2$ bow$0#1$, turned again 212:195,33[' ]| into the plantation, and was soon out$5$ of sight. 212:196,01[' ]| With no$2$ expectation of pleasure, but with the strongest 212:196,02[' ]| curiosity, $PP#A$Elizabeth opened the letter, and to$4$ her still$5$ 212:196,03[' ]| increasing wonder$0$, perceived an envelope containing two 212:196,04[' ]| sheets of letter paper, written quite through$5$, in$4$ a very 212:196,05[' ]| close$2$ hand$0$. ~~ The envelope itself was likewise full. ~~ 212:196,06[' ]| Pursuing her way along$4$ the lane, she then began it. It 212:196,07[' ]| was dated from Rosings, at eight o'clock in$4$ the morning, 212:196,08[' ]| and was as follows: ~~ 212:196,09[B ]| "Be not alarmed, Madam, on$4$ receiving this letter, by$4$ 212:196,10[B ]| the apprehension of its containing any repetition of those 212:196,11[B ]| sentiments, or renewal of those offers$0$, which$6#1$ were last$2$ 212:196,12[B ]| night so$5#1$ disgusting to$4$ you. I write without any intention 212:196,13[B ]| of paining you, or humbling myself, by$4$ dwelling on$4$ 212:196,14[B ]| wishes$0$, which$6#1$, for$4$ the happiness of both, cannot be too$5#1$ 212:196,15[B ]| soon forgotten; and the effort which$6#1$ the formation, and 212:196,16[B ]| the perusal of this letter must occasion$1$, should have been 212:196,17[B ]| spared, had not my character required it to$9$ be written 212:196,18[B ]| and read. You must, therefore, pardon$1$ the freedom with 212:196,19[B ]| which$6#1$ I demand$1$ your attention; your feelings, I know, 212:196,20[B ]| will$1$ bestow it unwillingly, but I demand$1$ it of your justice. 212:196,21[B ]| "Two offences of a very different nature, and by$4$ no$2$ 212:196,22[B ]| means$0$ of equal$2$ magnitude, you last$2$ night laid to$4$ my 212:196,23[B ]| charge$0$. The first mentioned was, that$3$, regardless of the 212:196,24[B ]| sentiments of either, I had detached $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley from 212:196,25[B ]| your sister, ~~ and the other, that$3$ I had, in$4$ defiance of 212:196,26[B ]| various claims, in$4$ defiance of honour$0$ and humanity, ruined 212:196,27[B ]| the immediate prosperity, and blasted the prospects of 212:196,28[B ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham. ~~ Wilfully and wantonly to$9$ have thrown off 212:196,29[B ]| the companion of my youth, the acknowledged favourite$0$ 212:196,30[B ]| of my father, a young man who$6#1$ had scarcely any other 212:196,31[B ]| dependence than on$4$ our patronage, and who$6#1$ had been 212:196,32[B ]| brought up$5$ to$9$ expect its exertion, would be a depravity, 212:196,33[B ]| to$4$ which$6#1$ the separation of two young persons, whose$6#1$ 212:196,34[B ]| affection could be the growth of only a few weeks, could 212:196,35[B ]| bear$1$ no$2$ comparison. ~~ But from the severity of that$6#2$ blame$0$ 212:196,36[B ]| which$6#1$ was last$2$ night so$5#1$ liberally bestowed, respecting each 212:196,37[B ]| circumstance, I shall hope$1$ to$9$ be in$4$ future secured, when 212:196,38[B ]| the following account$0$ of my actions and their motives 212:197,01[B ]| has been read. ~~ If, in$4$ the explanation of them which$6#1$ is 212:197,02[B ]| due$2$ to$4$ myself, I am under the necessity of relating feelings 212:197,03[B ]| which$6#1$ may$1$ be offensive to$4$ your's, I can only say that$3$ I am 212:197,04[B ]| sorry. ~~ The necessity must be obeyed ~~ and farther apology 212:197,05[B ]| would be absurd. ~~ I had not been long in$4$ Hertfordshire, 212:197,06[B ]| before$3$ I saw, in$4$ common$0$ with others, that$3$ $PP#I$Bingley preferred 212:197,07[B ]| your eldest sister, to$4$ any other young woman in$4$ the 212:197,08[B ]| country. ~~ But it was not till the evening of the dance$0$ at 212:197,09[B ]| Netherfield that$3$ I had any apprehension of his feeling 212:197,10[B ]| a serious$2$ attachment. ~~ I had often seen him in$4$ love$0$ before$5$. 212:197,11[B ]| ~~ At that$6#2$ ball$0#2$, while$3$ I had the honour$0$ of dancing with 212:197,12[B ]| you, I was first made acquainted, by$4$ $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas's 212:197,13[B ]| accidental information, that$3$ $PP#I$Bingley's attentions to$4$ your 212:197,14[B ]| sister had given rise$0$ to$4$ a general$2$ expectation of their 212:197,15[B ]| marriage. He spoke of it as a certain event, of which$6#1$ 212:197,16[B ]| the time alone could be undecided. From that$6#2$ moment 212:197,17[B ]| I observed my friend's behaviour attentively; and I could 212:197,18[B ]| then perceive that$3$ his partiality for$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet was 212:197,19[B ]| beyond$4$ what I had ever witnessed in$4$ him. Your sister 212:197,20[B ]| I also watched. ~~ Her look$0$ and manners were open$2$, 212:197,21[B ]| cheerful and engaging as ever, but without any symptom 212:197,22[B ]| of peculiar regard$0$, and I remained convinced from the 212:197,23[B ]| evening's scrutiny, that$3$ though she received his attentions 212:197,24[B ]| with pleasure, she did not invite them by$4$ any participation 212:197,25[B ]| of sentiment. ~~ If \you\ have not been mistaken here, \I\ must 212:197,26[B ]| have been in$4$ an error. Your superior knowledge of your 212:197,27[B ]| sister must make$1$ the latter probable. ~~ If it be so$5#2$, if I have 212:197,28[B ]| been misled by$4$ such error, to$9$ inflict pain$0$ on$4$ her, your 212:197,29[B ]| resentment has not been unreasonable. But I shall not 212:197,30[B ]| scruple$1$ to$9$ assert, that$3$ the serenity of your sister's countenance 212:197,31[B ]| and air was such, as might have given the most 212:197,32[B ]| acute observer, a conviction that$3$, however amiable her 212:197,33[B ]| temper, her heart was not likely to$9$ be easily touched. ~~ 212:197,34[B ]| That$3$ I was desirous of believing her indifferent is certain, ~~ 212:197,35[B ]| but I will$1$ venture to$9$ say that$3$ my investigations and 212:197,36[B ]| decisions are not usually influenced by$4$ my hopes$0$ or fears. 212:197,37[B ]| ~~ I did not believe her to$9$ be indifferent because I wished it; ~~ 212:197,38[B ]| I believed it on$4$ impartial conviction, as truly as I wished 212:198,01[B ]| it in$4$ reason$0$. ~~ My objections to$4$ the marriage were not 212:198,02[B ]| merely those, which$6#1$ I last$2$ night acknowledged to$9$ have 212:198,03[B ]| required the utmost force$0$ of passion to$9$ put aside, in$4$ my 212:198,04[B ]| own$2$ case; the want$0$ of connection could not be so$5#1$ great 212:198,05[B ]| an evil to$4$ my friend as to$4$ me. ~~ But there were other 212:198,06[B ]| causes of repugnance; ~~ causes which$6#1$, though still$5$ existing, 212:198,07[B ]| and existing to$4$ an equal$2$ degree in$4$ both instances, I had 212:198,08[B ]| myself endeavoured to$9$ forget, because they were not 212:198,09[B ]| immediately before$4$ me. ~~ These causes must be stated, 212:198,10[B ]| though briefly. ~~ The situation of your mother's family, 212:198,11[B ]| though objectionable, was nothing in$4$ comparison of that$6#2$ 212:198,12[B ]| total want$0$ of propriety so$5#1$ frequently, so$5#1$ almost uniformly 212:198,13[B ]| betrayed by$4$ herself, by$4$ your three younger sisters, and 212:198,14[B ]| occasionally even$5$ by$4$ your father. ~~ Pardon$1$ me. ~~ It pains 212:198,15[B ]| me to$9$ offend you. But amidst your concern$0$ for$4$ the 212:198,16[B ]| defects of your nearest relations, and your displeasure at 212:198,17[B ]| this representation of them, let it give you consolation 212:198,18[B ]| to$9$ consider that$3$, to$9$ have conducted yourselves so$3$ as to$9$ 212:198,19[B ]| avoid any share$0$ of the like$2$ censure$0$, is praise$0$ no$2$ less 212:198,20[B ]| generally bestowed on$4$ you and your eldest sister, than it 212:198,21[B ]| is honourable to$4$ the sense and disposition of both. ~~ I will$1$ 212:198,22[B ]| only say farther, that$3$ from what passed that$6#2$ evening, 212:198,23[B ]| my opinion of all parties was confirmed, and every inducement 212:198,24[B ]| heightened, which$6#1$ could have led me before$5$, to$9$ 212:198,25[B ]| preserve my friend from what I esteemed a most unhappy 212:198,26[B ]| connection. ~~ He left Netherfield for$4$ London, on$4$ the day 212:198,27[B ]| following, as you, I am certain, remember, with the design$0$ 212:198,28[B ]| of soon returning. ~~ The part$0$ which$6#1$ I acted, is now to$9$ be 212:198,29[B ]| explained. ~~ His sisters' uneasiness had been equally 212:198,30[B ]| excited with my own$2$; our coincidence of feeling was soon 212:198,31[B ]| discovered; and, alike sensible$2#1$ that$3$ no$2$ time was to$9$ be 212:198,32[B ]| lost in$4$ detaching their brother, we shortly resolved on$4$ 212:198,33[B ]| joining him directly in$4$ London. ~~ We accordingly went ~~ 212:198,34[B ]| and there I readily engaged in$4$ the office of pointing out$5$ 212:198,35[B ]| to$4$ my friend, the certain evils of such a choice$0$. ~~ I described, 212:198,36[B ]| and enforced them earnestly. ~~ But, however this 212:198,37[B ]| remonstrance might have staggered or delayed his determination, 212:198,38[B ]| I do not suppose that$3$ it would ultimately have 212:199,01[B ]| prevented the marriage, had it not been seconded by$4$ the 212:199,02[B ]| assurance which$6#1$ I hesitated not in$4$ giving, of your sister's 212:199,03[B ]| indifference. He had before$5$ believed her to$9$ return$1$ his 212:199,04[B ]| affection with sincere, if not with equal$2$ regard$0$. ~~ But 212:199,05[B ]| $PP#I$Bingley has great natural$2$ modesty, with a stronger dependence 212:199,06[B ]| on$4$ my judgment than on$4$ his own$2$. ~~ To$9$ convince 212:199,07[B ]| him, therefore, that$3$ he had deceived himself, was no$2$ very 212:199,08[B ]| difficult point$0$. To$9$ persuade him against returning into 212:199,09[B ]| Hertfordshire, when that$6#2$ conviction had been given, was 212:199,10[B ]| scarcely the work$0$ of a moment. ~~ I cannot blame$1$ myself 212:199,11[B ]| for$4$ having done thus much. There is but one part$0$ of my 212:199,12[B ]| conduct$0$ in$4$ the whole$2$ affair, on$4$ which$6#1$ I do not reflect 212:199,13[B ]| with satisfaction; it is that$3$ I condescended to$9$ adopt the 212:199,14[B ]| measures of art so$5#1$ far as to$9$ conceal from him your sister's 212:199,15[B ]| being$1$ in$4$ town. I knew it myself, as it was known to$4$ 212:199,16[B ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, but her brother is even$5$ yet ignorant of it. ~~ 212:199,17[B ]| That$3$ they might have met without ill consequence, is 212:199,18[B ]| perhaps probable; ~~ but his regard$0$ did not appear to$4$ me 212:199,19[B ]| enough extinguished for$4$ him to$9$ see her without some 212:199,20[B ]| danger. ~~ Perhaps this concealment, this disguise, was 212:199,21[B ]| beneath me. ~~ It is done, however, and it was done for$4$ 212:199,22[B ]| the best. ~~ On$4$ this subject$0$ I have nothing more to$9$ say, 212:199,23[B ]| no$2$ other apology to$9$ offer$1$. If I have wounded your sister's 212:199,24[B ]| feelings, it was unknowingly done; and though the 212:199,25[B ]| motives which$6#1$ governed me may$1$ to$4$ you very naturally 212:199,26[B ]| appear insufficient, I have not yet learnt to$9$ condemn 212:199,27[B ]| them. ~~ With respect$0$ to$4$ that$6#2$ other, more weighty accusation, 212:199,28[B ]| of having injured $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, I can only refute 212:199,29[B ]| it by$4$ laying before$4$ you the whole$0$ of his connection with 212:199,30[B ]| my family. Of what he has \particularly\ accused me I am 212:199,31[B ]| ignorant; but of the truth of what I shall relate, I can 212:199,32[B ]| summon more than one witness$0$ of undoubted veracity. 212:199,33[B ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham is the son of a very respectable man, who$6#1$ 212:199,34[B ]| had for$4$ many years the management of all the Pemberley 212:199,35[B ]| estates; and whose$6#1$ good conduct$0$ in$4$ the discharge of his 212:199,36[B ]| trust$0$, naturally inclined my father to$9$ be of service to$4$ 212:199,37[B ]| him, and on$4$ $PP#P$George*Wickham, who$6#1$ was his god-son, his 212:199,38[B ]| kindness was therefore liberally bestowed. My father 212:200,01[B ]| supported him at school, and afterwards at Cambridge; ~~ 212:200,02[B ]| most important assistance, as his own$2$ father, always poor 212:200,03[B ]| from the extravagance of his wife, would have been 212:200,04[B ]| unable to$9$ give him a gentleman's education. My father 212:200,05[B ]| was not only fond of this young man's society, whose$6#1$ 212:200,06[B ]| manners were always engaging; he had also the highest 212:200,07[B ]| opinion of him, and hoping the church would be his 212:200,08[B ]| profession$0#2$, intended to$9$ provide for$4$ him in$4$ it. As for$4$ 212:200,09[B ]| myself, it is many, many years since I first began to$9$ think 212:200,10[B ]| of him in$4$ a very different manner. The vicious propensities ~~ 212:200,11[B ]| the want$0$ of principle which$6#1$ he was careful to$9$ 212:200,12[B ]| guard$1$ from the knowledge of his best friend, could not 212:200,13[B ]| escape$1$ the observation of a young man of nearly the same 212:200,14[B ]| age with himself, and who$6#1$ had opportunities of seeing 212:200,15[B ]| him in$4$ unguarded moments, which$6#1$ $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy could not 212:200,16[B ]| have. Here again I shall give you pain$0$ ~~ to$4$ what degree 212:200,17[B ]| you only can tell. But whatever may$1$ be the sentiments 212:200,18[B ]| which$6#1$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham has created, a suspicion of their 212:200,19[B ]| nature shall not prevent me from unfolding his real 212:200,20[B ]| character. It adds even$5$ another motive. My excellent 212:200,21[B ]| father died about$4$ five years ago; and his attachment to$4$ 212:200,22[B ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham was to$4$ the last$0$ so$5#1$ steady, that$3$ in$4$ his will$0$ 212:200,23[B ]| he particularly recommended it to$4$ me, to$9$ promote his 212:200,24[B ]| advancement in$4$ the best manner that$6#1$ his profession$0#2$ might 212:200,25[B ]| allow, and if he took orders$0#2$, desired that$3$ a valuable family 212:200,26[B ]| living might be his as soon as it became vacant. There 212:200,27[B ]| was also a legacy of one thousand pounds. His own$2$ father 212:200,28[B ]| did not long survive mine$6$, and within half a year from 212:200,29[B ]| these events, $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham wrote to$9$ inform me that$3$, 212:200,30[B ]| having finally resolved against taking orders$0#2$, he hoped 212:200,31[B ]| I should not think it unreasonable for$4$ him to$9$ expect 212:200,32[B ]| some more immediate pecuniary advantage, in$4$ lieu of the 212:200,33[B ]| preferment, by$4$ which$6#1$ he could not be benefited. He had 212:200,34[B ]| some intention, he added, of studying the law, and I must 212:200,35[B ]| be aware that$3$ the interest$0$ of one thousand pounds would 212:200,36[B ]| be a very insufficient support$0$ therein. I rather wished, 212:200,37[B ]| than believed him to$9$ be sincere; but at any rate$0$, was 212:200,38[B ]| perfectly ready to$9$ accede to$4$ his proposal. I knew that$3$ 212:201,01[B ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham ought not to$9$ be a clergyman. The business 212:201,02[B ]| was therefore soon settled. He resigned all claim$0$ to$4$ 212:201,03[B ]| assistance in$4$ the church, were it possible that$3$ he could 212:201,04[B ]| ever be in$4$ a situation to$9$ receive it, and accepted in$4$ return$0$ 212:201,05[B ]| three thousand pounds. All connection between us 212:201,06[B ]| seemed now dissolved. I thought$1$ too$5#1$ ill of him, to$9$ invite 212:201,07[B ]| him to$4$ Pemberley, or admit his society in$4$ town. In$4$ town 212:201,08[B ]| I believe he chiefly lived, but his studying the law was 212:201,09[B ]| a mere pretence, and being$1$ now free from all restraint, 212:201,10[B ]| his life was a life of idleness and dissipation. For$4$ about$4$ 212:201,11[B ]| three years I heard little of him; but on$4$ the decease 212:201,12[B ]| of the incumbent of the living which$6#1$ had been designed 212:201,13[B ]| for$4$ him, he applied to$4$ me again by$4$ letter for$4$ the presentation. 212:201,14[B ]| His circumstances, he assured me, and I had no$2$ 212:201,15[B ]| difficulty in$4$ believing it, were exceedingly bad. He had 212:201,16[B ]| found the law a most unprofitable study$0$, and was now 212:201,17[B ]| absolutely resolved on$4$ being$1$ ordained, if I would present$1$ 212:201,18[B ]| him to$4$ the living in$4$ question$0$ ~~ of which$6#1$ he trusted there 212:201,19[B ]| could be little doubt$0$, as he was well$5$ assured that$3$ I had 212:201,20[B ]| no$2$ other person to$9$ provide for$4$, and I could not have 212:201,21[B ]| forgotten my revered father's intentions. You will$1$ hardly 212:201,22[B ]| blame$1$ me for$4$ refusing to$9$ comply with this entreaty, or 212:201,23[B ]| for$4$ resisting every repetition of it. His resentment was 212:201,24[B ]| in$4$ proportion to$4$ the distress$0$ of his circumstances ~~ and 212:201,25[B ]| he was doubtless as violent in$4$ his abuse of me to$4$ others, 212:201,26[B ]| as in$4$ his reproaches to$4$ myself. After$4$ this period, every 212:201,27[B ]| appearance of acquaintance was dropt. How he lived 212:201,28[B ]| I know not. But last$2$ summer he was again most painfully 212:201,29[B ]| obtruded on$4$ my notice$0$. I must now mention$1$ a circumstance 212:201,30[B ]| which$6#1$ I would wish$1$ to$9$ forget myself, and which$6#1$ 212:201,31[B ]| no$2$ obligation less than the present$2$ should induce me to$9$ 212:201,32[B ]| unfold to$4$ any human being$0$. Having said thus much, 212:201,33[B ]| I feel no$2$ doubt$0$ of your secrecy. My sister, who$6#1$ is more 212:201,34[B ]| than ten years my junior, was left to$4$ the guardianship of 212:201,35[B ]| my mother's nephew, $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam, and myself. 212:201,36[B ]| About$4$ a year ago, she was taken from school, and an 212:201,37[B ]| establishment formed for$4$ her in$4$ London; and last$2$ summer 212:201,38[B ]| she went with the lady who$6#1$ presided over it, to$4$ Ramsgate; 212:202,01[B ]| and thither also went $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, undoubtedly by$4$ 212:202,02[B ]| design$0$; for$3$ there proved to$9$ have been a prior acquaintance 212:202,03[B ]| between him and $PP#ZZR$Mrs%*Younge, in$4$ whose$6#1$ character we 212:202,04[B ]| were most unhappily deceived; and by$4$ her connivance 212:202,05[B ]| and aid, he so$5#1$ far recommended himself to$4$ $PP#ZG$Georgiana, 212:202,06[B ]| whose$6#1$ affectionate heart retained a strong impression of 212:202,07[B ]| his kindness to$9$ her as a child, that$3$ she was persuaded to$4$ 212:202,08[B ]| believe herself in$4$ love$0$, and to$9$ consent$1$ to$4$ an elopement. 212:202,09[B ]| She was then but fifteen, which$6#1$ must be her excuse$0$; and 212:202,10[B ]| after$4$ stating her imprudence, I am happy to$9$ add, that$3$ 212:202,11[B ]| I owed the knowledge of it to$4$ herself. I joined them 212:202,12[B ]| unexpectedly a day or two before$4$ the intended elopement, 212:202,13[B ]| and then $PP#ZG$Georgiana, unable to$9$ support$1$ the idea of grieving 212:202,14[B ]| and offending a brother whom$6#1$ she almost looked up$5$ to$4$ 212:202,15[B ]| as a father, acknowledged the whole$0$ to$4$ me. You may$1$ 212:202,16[B ]| imagine what I felt and how I acted. Regard$0$ for$4$ my 212:202,17[B ]| sister's credit$0$ and feelings prevented any public$2$ exposure, 212:202,18[B ]| but I wrote to$4$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, who$6#1$ left the place$0$ immediately, 212:202,19[B ]| and $PP#ZZR$Mrs%*Younge was of course$8$ removed from her 212:202,20[B ]| charge$0$. $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's chief object$0$ was unquestionably 212:202,21[B ]| my sister's fortune, which$6#1$ is thirty thousand pounds; 212:202,22[B ]| but I cannot help$1$ supposing that$3$ the hope$0$ of revenging 212:202,23[B ]| himself on$4$ me, was a strong inducement. His revenge 212:202,24[B ]| would have been complete$2$ indeed. This, madam, is a 212:202,25[B ]| faithful narrative of every event in$4$ which$6#1$ we have been 212:202,26[B ]| concerned together; and if you do not absolutely reject 212:202,27[B ]| it as false, you will$1$, I hope$1$, acquit me henceforth of cruelty 212:202,28[B ]| towards $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham. I know not in$4$ what manner, under 212:202,29[B ]| what form$0$ of falsehood he has imposed on$4$ you; but his 212:202,30[B ]| success is not perhaps to$9$ be wondered at. Ignorant as you 212:202,31[B ]| previously were of every*thing concerning either, detection 212:202,32[B ]| could not be in$4$ your power, and suspicion certainly 212:202,33[B ]| not in$4$ your inclination. You may$1$ possibly wonder$1$ why 212:202,34[B ]| all this was not told you last$2$ night. But I was not then 212:202,35[B ]| master enough of myself to$9$ know what could or ought 212:202,36[B ]| to$9$ be revealed. For$4$ the truth of every*thing here related, 212:202,37[B ]| I can appeal more particularly to$4$ the testimony of $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam, 212:202,38[B ]| who$6#1$ from our near$2$ relationship and constant 212:203,01[B ]| intimacy, and still$5$ more as one of the executors of my 212:203,02[B ]| father's will$0$, has been unavoidably acquainted with every 212:203,03[B ]| particular of these transactions. If your abhorrence of 212:203,04[B ]| \me\ should make$1$ \my\ assertions valueless, you cannot be 212:203,05[B ]| prevented by$4$ the same cause from confiding in$4$ my cousin; 212:203,06[B ]| and that$3$ there may$1$ be the possibility of consulting him, 212:203,07[B ]| I shall endeavour$1$ to$9$ find some opportunity of putting this 212:203,08[B ]| letter in$4$ your hands in$4$ the course$0$ of the morning. I will$1$ 212:203,09[B ]| only add, God bless you. 212:203,10[B ]| "$PP#B$FITZWILLIAM*DARCY." 213:204,01[' ]| If $PP#A$Elizabeth, when $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy gave her the letter, did 213:204,02[' ]| not expect it to$9$ contain a renewal of his offers$0$, she had 213:204,03[' ]| formed no$2$ expectation at all of its contents. But such 213:204,04[' ]| as they were, it may$1$ be well$5$ supposed how eagerly she 213:204,05[' ]| went through$4$ them, and what a contrariety of emotion 213:204,06[' ]| they excited. Her feelings as she read were scarcely to$9$ 213:204,07[' ]| be defined. With amazement did she first understand 213:204,08[' ]| that$3$ he believed any apology to$9$ be in$4$ his power; and 213:204,09[' ]| stedfastly was she persuaded that$3$ he could have no$2$ 213:204,10[' ]| explanation to$9$ give, which$6#1$ a just$2$ sense of shame$0$ would 213:204,11[' ]| not conceal. With a strong prejudice against every*thing 213:204,12[' ]| he might say, she began his account$0$ of what had happened 213:204,13[' ]| at Netherfield. She read, with an eagerness which$6#1$ hardly 213:204,14[' ]| left her power of comprehension, and from impatience of 213:204,15[' ]| knowing what the next sentence might bring, was incapable 213:204,16[' ]| of attending to$4$ the sense of the one before$4$ her eyes. His 213:204,17[' ]| belief of her sister's insensibility, she instantly resolved 213:204,18[' ]| to$9$ be false, and his account$0$ of the real, the worst objections 213:204,19[' ]| to$4$ the match$0$, made her too$5#1$ angry to$9$ have any wish$0$ of 213:204,20[' ]| doing him justice. He expressed no$2$ regret$0$ for$4$ what he 213:204,21[' ]| had done which$6#1$ satisfied her; 213:204,21@a | his style was not penitent, 213:204,22@a | but haughty. It was all pride and insolence. 213:204,23[' ]| But when this subject$0$ was succeeded by$4$ his account$0$ 213:204,24[' ]| of $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, when she read with somewhat clearer 213:204,25[' ]| attention, a relation of events, which$6#1$, if true, must overthrow 213:204,26[' ]| every cherished opinion of his worth, and which$6#1$ 213:204,27[' ]| bore$1#1$ so$5#1$ alarming an affinity to$4$ his own$2$ history of himself, 213:204,28[' ]| her feelings were yet more acutely painful and more 213:204,29[' ]| difficult of definition. Astonishment, apprehension, and 213:204,30[' ]| even$5$ horror, oppressed her. She wished to$9$ discredit it 213:204,31[' ]| entirely, repeatedly exclaiming, 213:204,31[A ]| "This must be false! 213:204,32[A ]| This cannot be! This must be the grossest falsehood!" ~~ 213:204,33[' ]| and when she had gone through$4$ the whole$2$ letter, though 213:205,01[' ]| scarcely knowing any*thing of the last$2$ page or two, put 213:205,02[' ]| it hastily away, protesting that$3$ she would not regard$1$ it, 213:205,03[' ]| that$3$ she would never look$1$ in$4$ it again. 213:205,04[' ]| In$4$ this perturbed state$0$ of mind$0$, with thoughts that$6#1$ 213:205,05[' ]| could rest$1$ on$4$ nothing, she walked on$5$; but it would not 213:205,06[' ]| do; in$4$ half a minute$0$ the letter was unfolded again, and 213:205,07[' ]| collecting herself as well$5$ as she could, she again began 213:205,08[' ]| the mortifying perusal of all that$6#1$ related to$4$ $PP#P$Wickham, 213:205,09[' ]| and commanded herself so$5#1$ far as to$9$ examine the meaning 213:205,10[' ]| of every sentence. The account$0$ of his connection with 213:205,11[' ]| the Pemberley family, was exactly what he had related 213:205,12[' ]| himself; and the kindness of the late $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy, though 213:205,13[' ]| she had not before$5$ known its extent, agreed equally well$5$ 213:205,14[' ]| with his own$2$ words. So$5#1$ far each recital confirmed the 213:205,15[' ]| other: but when she came to$4$ the will$0$, the difference was 213:205,16[' ]| great. What $PP#P$Wickham had said of the living was fresh 213:205,17[' ]| in$4$ her memory, and as she recalled his very words, it was 213:205,18[' ]| impossible not to$9$ feel that$3$ there was gross duplicity on$4$ 213:205,19[' ]| one side$0$ or the other; and, for$4$ a few moments, she flattered 213:205,20[' ]| herself that$3$ her wishes$0$ did not err. But when she read, 213:205,21[' ]| and re-read with the closest attention, the particulars 213:205,22[' ]| immediately following of $PP#P$Wickham's resigning all pretensions 213:205,23[' ]| to$4$ the living, of his receiving in$4$ lieu, so$5#1$ considerable 213:205,24[' ]| a sum as three thousand pounds, again was she forced 213:205,25[' ]| to$9$ hesitate. She put down$5$ the letter, weighed every 213:205,26[' ]| circumstance with what she meant to$9$ be impartiality ~~ 213:205,27[' ]| deliberated on$4$ the probability of each statement ~~ but 213:205,28[' ]| with little success. 213:205,28@a | On$4$ both sides it was only assertion. 213:205,29[' ]| Again she read on$5$. But every line proved more clearly 213:205,30[' ]| that$3$ the affair, which$6#1$ she had believed it impossible that$3$ 213:205,31[' ]| any contrivance could so$5#2$ represent, as to$9$ render $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's 213:205,32[' ]| conduct$0$ in$4$ it less than infamous, was capable of a turn$0$ 213:205,33[' ]| which$6#1$ must make$1$ him entirely blameless throughout the 213:205,34[' ]| whole$0$. 213:205,35[' ]| The extravagance and general$2$ profligacy which$6#1$ he 213:205,36[' ]| scrupled not to$9$ lay$1#1$ to$4$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's charge$0$, exceedingly 213:205,37[' ]| shocked her; the more so$5#2$, as she could bring no$2$ proof 213:205,38[' ]| of its injustice. She had never heard of him before$4$ his 213:206,01[' ]| entrance into the *****shire*Militia, in$4$ which$6#1$ he had 213:206,02[' ]| engaged at the persuasion of the young man, who$6#1$, on$4$ 213:206,03[' ]| meeting him accidentally in$4$ town, had there renewed 213:206,04[' ]| a slight$2$ acquaintance. Of his former way of life, nothing 213:206,05[' ]| had been known in$4$ Hertfordshire but what he told himself. 213:206,06[' ]| As to$4$ his real character, had information been in$4$ her 213:206,07[' ]| power, she had never felt a wish$0$ of enquiring. His countenance, 213:206,08[' ]| voice, and manner, had established him at once 213:206,09[' ]| in$4$ the possession of every virtue. She tried to$9$ recollect 213:206,10[' ]| some instance$0$ of goodness, some distinguished trait of 213:206,11[' ]| integrity or benevolence, that$6#1$ might rescue$1$ him from 213:206,12[' ]| the attacks of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy; or at least, by$4$ the predominance 213:206,13[' ]| of virtue, atone for$4$ those casual errors, under which$6#1$ she 213:206,14[' ]| would endeavour$1$ to$9$ class$1$, what $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had described 213:206,15[' ]| as the idleness and vice of many years continuance. 213:206,16[' ]| But no$2$ such recollection befriended her. She could see 213:206,17[' ]| him instantly before$4$ her, in$4$ every charm$0$ of air and address$0$; 213:206,18[' ]| but she could remember no$2$ more substantial good than 213:206,19[' ]| the general$2$ approbation of the neighbourhood, and the 213:206,20[' ]| regard$0$ which$6#1$ his social powers had gained him in$4$ the mess. 213:206,21[' ]| After$4$ pausing on$4$ this point$0$ a considerable while$0$, she once 213:206,22[' ]| more continued to$9$ read. But, alas! the story which$6#1$ 213:206,23[' ]| followed of his designs on$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, received some 213:206,24[' ]| confirmation from what had passed between $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam 213:206,25[' ]| and herself only the morning before$5$; and at 213:206,26[' ]| last$0$ she was referred for$4$ the truth of every particular to$4$ 213:206,27[' ]| $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam himself ~~ from whom$6#1$ she had previously 213:206,28[' ]| received the information of his near$2$ concern$0$ in$4$ all his 213:206,29[' ]| cousin's affairs, and whose$6#1$ character she had no$2$ reason$0$ 213:206,30[' ]| to$9$ question$1$. At one time she had almost resolved on$4$ 213:206,31[' ]| applying to$4$ him, but the idea was checked by$4$ the awkwardness 213:206,32[' ]| of the application, and at length wholly banished 213:206,33[' ]| by$4$ the conviction that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy would never have 213:206,34[' ]| hazarded such a proposal, if he had not been well$5$ assured 213:206,35[' ]| of his cousin's corroboration. 213:206,36[' ]| She perfectly remembered every*thing that$6#1$ had passed 213:206,37[' ]| in$4$ conversation between $PP#P$Wickham and herself, in$4$ their 213:206,38[' ]| first evening at $PP#ZZG$Mr%*Philips's. Many of his expressions 213:207,01[' ]| were still$5$ fresh in$4$ her memory. She was \now\ struck with 213:207,02[' ]| the impropriety of such communications to$4$ a stranger$0$, 213:207,03[' ]| and wondered it had escaped her before$5$. She saw the 213:207,04[' ]| indelicacy of putting himself forward$5$ as he had done, 213:207,05[' ]| and the inconsistency of his professions with his conduct$0$. 213:207,06[' ]| She remembered that$3$ he had boasted$1$ of having no$2$ fear$0$ 213:207,07[' ]| of seeing $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy ~~ that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy might leave$1$ the 213:207,08[' ]| country, but that$3$ \he\ should stand$1$ his ground; yet he 213:207,09[' ]| had avoided the Netherfield ball$0#2$ the very next week. 213:207,10[' ]| She remembered also, that$3$ till the Netherfield family had 213:207,11[' ]| quitted the country, he had told his story to$4$ no*one but 213:207,12[' ]| herself; but that$3$ after$4$ their removal, it had been every*where 213:207,13[' ]| discussed; that$3$ he had then no$2$ reserves, no$2$ scruples 213:207,14[' ]| in$4$ sinking $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's character, though he had assured 213:207,15[' ]| her that$3$ respect$0$ for$4$ the father, would always prevent his 213:207,16[' ]| exposing the son. 213:207,17@a | How differently did every*thing now appear in$4$ which$6#1$ 213:207,18@a | he was concerned! His attentions to$4$ $PP#ZW$Miss*King were 213:207,19@a | now the consequence of views solely and hatefully mercenary; 213:207,20@a | and the mediocrity of her fortune proved no$2$ longer 213:207,21@a | the moderation of his wishes$0$, but his eagerness to$9$ grasp 213:207,22@a | at any*thing. His behaviour to$4$ herself could now have 213:207,23@a | had no$2$ tolerable motive; he had either been deceived 213:207,24@a | with regard$0$ to$4$ her fortune, or had been gratifying his 213:207,25@a | vanity by$4$ encouraging the preference which$6#1$ she believed 213:207,26@a | she had most incautiously shewn. 213:207,26[' ]| Every lingering struggle$0$ 213:207,27[' ]| in$4$ his favour$0$ grew fainter and fainter; and in$4$ farther 213:207,28[' ]| justification of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, she could not but allow that$3$ 213:207,29@a | $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, when questioned by$4$ $PP#E$Jane, had long ago 213:207,30@a | asserted his blamelessness in$4$ the affair; that$3$ proud and 213:207,31@a | repulsive as were his manners, she had never, in$4$ the whole$2$ 213:207,32@a | course$0$ of their acquaintance, an acquaintance which$6#1$ had 213:207,33@a | latterly brought them much together, and given her a sort 213:207,34@a | of intimacy with his ways, seen any*thing that$6#1$ betrayed 213:207,35@a | him to$9$ be unprincipled or unjust ~~ any*thing that$6#1$ spoke 213:207,36@a | him of irreligious or immoral habits. That$3$ among his 213:207,37@a | own$2$ connections he was esteemed and valued ~~ that$3$ even$5$ 213:207,38@a | $PP#P$Wickham had allowed him merit$0$ as a brother, and that$3$ 213:208,01@a | she had often heard him speak so$5#1$ affectionately of his 213:208,02@a | sister as to$9$ prove him capable of \some\ amiable feeling. 213:208,03@a | That$3$ had his actions been what $PP#P$Wickham represented 213:208,04@a | them, so$5#1$ gross a violation of every*thing right$2#1$ could hardly 213:208,05@a | have been concealed from the world; and that$3$ friendship 213:208,06@a | between a person capable of it, and such an amiable man 213:208,07@a | as $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, was incomprehensible. 213:208,08[' ]| She grew absolutely ashamed of herself. ~~ Of neither 213:208,09[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy nor $PP#P$Wickham could she think, without feeling that$3$ 213:208,10[' ]| she had been blind$2$, partial, prejudiced, absurd. 213:208,11[A ]| "How despicably have I acted!" 213:208,11[' ]| she cried. ~~ 213:208,11[A ]| "I, who$6#1$ 213:208,12[A ]| have prided myself on$4$ my discernment! ~~ I, who$6#1$ have 213:208,13[A ]| valued myself on$4$ my abilities! who$6#1$ have often disdained 213:208,14[A ]| the generous candour of my sister, and gratified my vanity, 213:208,15[A ]| in$4$ useless or blameable distrust$0$. ~~ How humiliating is this 213:208,16[A ]| discovery! ~~ Yet, how just$2$ a humiliation! ~~ Had I been 213:208,17[A ]| in$4$ love$0$, I could not have been more wretchedly blind$2$. 213:208,18[A ]| But vanity, not love$0$, has been my folly. ~~ Pleased with 213:208,19[A ]| the preference of one, and offended by$4$ the neglect$0$ of the 213:208,20[A ]| other, on$4$ the very beginning of our acquaintance, I have 213:208,21[A ]| courted prepossession and ignorance, and driven reason$0$ 213:208,22[A ]| away, where either were concerned. Till this moment, 213:208,23[A ]| I never knew myself." 213:208,24[' ]| From herself to$4$ $PP#E$Jane ~~ from $PP#E$Jane to$4$ $PP#I$Bingley, her 213:208,25[' ]| thoughts were in$4$ a line which$6#1$ soon brought to$4$ her recollection 213:208,26[' ]| that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's explanation \there\, had appeared 213:208,27[' ]| very insufficient; and she read it again. Widely different 213:208,28[' ]| was the effect$0$ of a second$2$ perusal. ~~ 213:208,28@a | How could she deny 213:208,29@a | that$6#2$ credit$0$ to$4$ his assertions, in$4$ one instance$0$, which$6#1$ she 213:208,30@a | had been obliged to$9$ give in$4$ the other? ~~ He declared 213:208,31@a | himself to$9$ have been totally unsuspicious of her sister's 213:208,32@a | attachment; ~~ and she could not help$1$ remembering what 213:208,33@a | $PP#Q$Charlotte's opinion had always been. ~~ Neither could she 213:208,34@a | deny the justice of his description of $PP#E$Jane. ~~ 213:208,34[' ]| She felt that$3$ 213:208,35@a | $PP#E$Jane's feelings, though fervent, were little displayed, and 213:208,36@a | that$3$ there was a constant complacency in$4$ her air and 213:208,37@a | manner, not often united with great sensibility. 213:208,38[' ]| When she came to$4$ that$6#2$ part$0$ of the letter in$4$ which$6#1$ 213:209,01[' ]| her family were mentioned, in$4$ terms of such mortifying, 213:209,02[' ]| yet merited reproach$0$, her sense of shame$0$ was severe. 213:209,03[' ]| The justice of the charge$0$ struck her too$5#1$ forcibly for$4$ denial, 213:209,04[' ]| and the circumstances to$4$ which$6#1$ he particularly alluded, 213:209,05[' ]| as having passed at the Netherfield ball$0#2$, and as confirming 213:209,06[' ]| all his first disapprobation, could not have made a stronger 213:209,07[' ]| impression on$4$ his mind$0$ than on$4$ hers. 213:209,08[' ]| The compliment$0$ to$4$ herself and her sister, was not 213:209,09[' ]| unfelt. It soothed, but it could not console her for$4$ the 213:209,10[' ]| contempt which$6#1$ had been thus self-attracted by$4$ the rest$0#1$ 213:209,11[' ]| of her family; ~~ and as she considered that$3$ $PP#E$Jane's disappointment 213:209,12[' ]| had in$4$ fact been the work$0$ of her nearest 213:209,13[' ]| relations, and reflected how materially the credit$0$ of both 213:209,14[' ]| must be hurt by$4$ such impropriety of conduct$0$, she felt 213:209,15[' ]| depressed beyond$4$ any*thing she had ever known before$5$. 213:209,16[' ]| After$4$ wandering along$4$ the lane for$4$ two hours, giving 213:209,17[' ]| way to$4$ every variety of thought$0$; re-considering events, 213:209,18[' ]| determining probabilities, and reconciling herself as well$5$ 213:209,19[' ]| as she could, to$4$ a change$0$ so$5#1$ sudden$2$ and so$5#1$ important, 213:209,20[' ]| fatigue$0$, and a recollection of her long absence, made her 213:209,21[' ]| at length return$1$ home; and she entered the house with 213:209,22[' ]| the wish$0$ of appearing cheerful as usual, and the resolution 213:209,23[' ]| of repressing such reflections as must make$1$ her unfit for$4$ 213:209,24[' ]| conversation. 213:209,25[' ]| She was immediately told, that$3$ 213:209,25@x | the two gentlemen from 213:209,26@x | Rosings had each called during her absence; $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 213:209,27@x | only for$4$ a few minutes to$9$ take leave$0$, but that$3$ $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam 213:209,28@x | had been sitting with them at least an hour, 213:209,29@x | hoping for$4$ her return$0$, and almost resolving to$9$ walk$1$ after$4$ 213:209,30@x | her till she could be found. ~~ 213:209,30[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could but just$5$ 213:209,31[' ]| \affect\ concern$0$ in$4$ missing him; she really rejoiced at it. 213:209,32[' ]| $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam was no$2$ longer an object$0$. She could 213:209,33[' ]| think only of her letter. 214:210,01[' ]| The two gentlemen left Rosings the next morning; 214:210,02[' ]| and $PP#K$Mr%*Collins having been in$4$ waiting near$4$ the lodges, 214:210,03[' ]| to$9$ make$1$ them his parting obeisance, was able to$9$ bring 214:210,04[' ]| home the pleasing intelligence, of their appearing in$4$ very 214:210,05[' ]| good health, and in$4$ as tolerable spirits as could be 214:210,06[' ]| expected, after$4$ the melancholy$2$ scene so$5#1$ lately gone 214:210,07[' ]| through$5$ at Rosings. To$4$ Rosings he then hastened to$9$ 214:210,08[' ]| console $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, and her daughter; and on$4$ his 214:210,09[' ]| return$0$, brought back$5$, with great satisfaction, a message 214:210,10[' ]| from her Ladyship, importing that$3$ 214:210,10@l | she felt herself so$5#1$ 214:210,11@l | dull as to$9$ make$1$ her very desirous of having them all to$9$ 214:210,12@l | dine with her. 214:210,13[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not see $PP#L$Lady*Catherine without recollecting, 214:210,14[' ]| that$3$ 214:210,14@a | had she chosen it, she might by$4$ this time 214:210,15@a | have been presented to$4$ her, as her future niece; 214:210,15[' ]| nor 214:210,16[' ]| could she think, without a smile$0$, of what her ladyship's 214:210,17[' ]| indignation would have been. 214:210,17@a | "What would she have 214:210,18@a | said? ~~ how would she have behaved?" 214:210,18[' ]| were questions 214:210,19[' ]| with which$6#1$ she amused herself. 214:210,20[' ]| Their first subject$0$ was the diminution of the Rosings 214:210,21[' ]| party. ~~ 214:210,21[L ]| "I assure you, I feel it exceedingly," 214:210,21[' ]| said $PP#L$Lady*Catherine; 214:210,22[L ]| "I believe nobody feels the loss of friends so$5#1$ 214:210,23[L ]| much as I do. But I am particularly attached to$4$ these 214:210,24[L ]| young men; and know them to$9$ be so$5#1$ much attached to$4$ 214:210,25[L ]| me! ~~ They were excessively sorry to$9$ go! But so$5#1$ they 214:210,26[L ]| always are. The dear$2#1$ $PP#M$colonel rallied his spirits tolerably 214:210,27[L ]| till just$5$ at last$0$; but $PP#B$Darcy seemed to$9$ feel it most acutely, 214:210,28[L ]| more I think than last$0$ year. His attachment to$4$ Rosings, 214:210,29[L ]| certainly increases." 214:210,30[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins had a compliment$0$, and an allusion to$9$ throw$1$ 214:210,31[' ]| in$4$ here, which$6#1$ were kindly smiled on$5$ by$4$ the mother and 214:210,32[' ]| daughter. 214:211,01[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine observed, after$4$ dinner, that$3$ 214:211,01@l | $PP#A$Miss*Bennet 214:211,02@l | seemed out$5$ of spirits, 214:211,02[' ]| and immediately accounting 214:211,03[' ]| for$4$ it herself, by$4$ supposing that$3$ 214:211,03@l | she did not like$1$ to$9$ 214:211,04@l | go home again so$5#1$ soon, 214:211,04[' ]| she added, 214:211,05[L ]| "But if that$6#2$ is the case, you must write to$4$ your mother 214:211,06[L ]| to$9$ beg that$3$ you may$1$ stay$1$ a little longer. $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins 214:211,07[L ]| will$1$ be very glad of your company, I am sure." 214:211,08[A ]| "I am much obliged to$4$ your ladyship for$4$ your kind$2$ 214:211,09[A ]| invitation," 214:211,09[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth, 214:211,09[A ]| "but it is not in$4$ my power 214:211,10[A ]| to$9$ accept it. ~~ I must be in$4$ town next Saturday." 214:211,11[L ]| "Why, at that$6#2$ rate$0$, you will$1$ have been here only six 214:211,12[L ]| weeks. I expected you to$9$ stay$1$ two months. I told $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins 214:211,13[L ]| so$5#2$ before$3$ you came. There can be no$2$ occasion$0$ 214:211,14[L ]| for$4$ your going so$5#1$ soon. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet could certainly spare$1$ 214:211,15[L ]| you for$4$ another fortnight." 214:211,16[A ]| "But my father cannot. ~~ He wrote last$2$ week to$9$ hurry$1$ 214:211,17[A ]| my return$0$." 214:211,18[L ]| "Oh! your father of course$8$ may$1$ spare$1$ you, if your 214:211,19[L ]| mother can. ~~ Daughters are never of so$5#1$ much consequence 214:211,20[L ]| to$4$ a father. And if you will$1$ stay$1$ another \month\ complete$2$, 214:211,21[L ]| it will$1$ be in$4$ my power to$9$ take one of you as far as London, 214:211,22[L ]| for$3$ I am going there early in$4$ June, for$4$ a week; and as 214:211,23[L ]| $PP#ZH$Dawson does not object$1$ to$4$ the Barouche*box, there 214:211,24[L ]| will$1$ be very good room for$4$ one of you ~~ and indeed, 214:211,25[L ]| if the weather should happen to$9$ be cool$2$, I should not 214:211,26[L ]| object$1$ to$4$ taking you both, as you are neither of you 214:211,27[L ]| large." 214:211,28[A ]| "You are all kindness, Madam; but I believe we must 214:211,29[A ]| abide by$4$ our original plan." 214:211,30[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine seemed resigned. 214:211,31[L ]| "$PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins, you must send a servant with them. 214:211,32[L ]| You know I always speak my mind$0$, and I cannot bear$1$ the 214:211,33[L ]| idea of two young women travelling post by$4$ themselves. 214:211,34[L ]| It is highly improper. You must contrive to$9$ send somebody. 214:211,35[L ]| I have the greatest dislike$0$ in$4$ the world to$4$ that$6#2$ 214:211,36[L ]| sort of thing. ~~ Young women should always be properly 214:211,37[L ]| guarded and attended, according to$4$ their situation in$4$ 214:211,38[L ]| life. When my niece $PP#ZG$Georgiana went to$4$ Ramsgate last$2$ 214:212,01[L ]| summer, I made a point$0$ of her having two men*servants 214:212,02[L ]| go with her. ~~ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, the daughter of $PP#ZE$Mr%*Darcy, 214:212,03[L ]| of Pemberley, and $PP#ZF$Lady*Anne, could not have appeared 214:212,04[L ]| with propriety in$4$ a different manner. ~~ I am excessively 214:212,05[L ]| attentive to$4$ all those things. You must send $PP#ZT$John with 214:212,06[L ]| the young ladies, $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins. I am glad it occurred to$4$ 214:212,07[L ]| me to$9$ mention$1$ it; for$3$ it would really be discreditable to$4$ 214:212,08[L ]| \you\ to$9$ let them go alone." 214:212,09[A ]| "My uncle is to$9$ send a servant for$4$ us." 214:212,10[L ]| "Oh! ~~ Your uncle! ~~ He keeps a man-servant, does 214:212,11[L ]| he? ~~ I am very glad you have somebody who$6#1$ thinks of 214:212,12[L ]| those things. Where shall you change$1$ horses? ~~ Oh! 214:212,13[L ]| Bromley, of course$8$. ~~ If you mention$1$ my name$0$ at the*Bell, 214:212,14[L ]| you will$1$ be attended to$5$." 214:212,15[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine had many other questions to$9$ ask 214:212,16[' ]| respecting their journey, and as she did not answer$1$ them 214:212,17[' ]| all herself, attention was necessary, which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 214:212,18[' ]| believed to$9$ be lucky for$4$ her; or, with a mind$0$ so$5#1$ occupied, 214:212,19[' ]| she might have forgotten where she was. Reflection 214:212,20[' ]| must be reserved for$4$ solitary hours; whenever she was 214:212,21[' ]| alone, she gave way to$4$ it as the greatest relief; and 214:212,22[' ]| not a day went by$5$ without a solitary walk$0$, in$4$ which$6#1$ 214:212,23[' ]| she might indulge in$4$ all the delight$0$ of unpleasant recollections. 214:212,24[' ]| 214:212,25[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's letter, she was in$4$ a fair way of soon knowing 214:212,26[' ]| by$4$ heart. She studied every sentence: and her feelings 214:212,27[' ]| towards its writer were at times widely different. When 214:212,28[' ]| she remembered the style of his address$0$, she was still$5$ 214:212,29[' ]| full of indignation; but when she considered how unjustly 214:212,30[' ]| she had condemned and upbraided him, her anger$0$ was 214:212,31[' ]| turned against herself; and his disappointed feelings 214:212,32[' ]| became the object$0$ of compassion. His attachment excited 214:212,33[' ]| gratitude, his general$2$ character respect$0$; but she could 214:212,34[' ]| not approve him; nor could she for$4$ a moment repent 214:212,35[' ]| her refusal, or feel the slightest inclination ever to$9$ see 214:212,36[' ]| him again. In$4$ her own$2$ past$2$ behaviour, there was a constant 214:212,37[' ]| source of vexation and regret$0$; and in$4$ the unhappy 214:212,38[' ]| defects of her family a subject$0$ of yet heavier chagrin. 214:213,01@a | They were hopeless of remedy. Her father, contented 214:213,02@a | with laughing at them, would never exert himself to$9$ 214:213,03@a | restrain the wild giddiness of his youngest daughters; and 214:213,04@a | her mother, with manners so$5#1$ far from right$2#1$ herself, was 214:213,05@a | entirely insensible of the evil. 214:213,05[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had frequently 214:213,06[' ]| united with $PP#E$Jane in$4$ an endeavour$0$ to$9$ check$1$ the imprudence 214:213,07[' ]| of $PP#G$Catherine and $PP#H$Lydia; 214:213,07@a | but while$3$ they were supported 214:213,08@a | by$4$ their mother's indulgence, what chance$0$ could there be 214:213,09@a | of improvement? $PP#G$Catherine, weak-spirited, irritable, and 214:213,10@a | completely under $PP#H$Lydia's guidance, had been always 214:213,11@a | affronted by$4$ their advice; and $PP#H$Lydia, self-willed and 214:213,12@a | careless, would scarcely give them a hearing. They were 214:213,13@a | ignorant, idle, and vain. While$3$ there was an officer in$4$ 214:213,14@a | Meryton, they would flirt with him; and while$3$ Meryton 214:213,15@a | was within a walk$0$ of Longbourn, they would be going 214:213,16@a | there for*ever. 214:213,17[' ]| Anxiety on$4$ $PP#E$Jane's behalf, was another prevailing concern$0$, 214:213,18[' ]| and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's explanation, by$4$ restoring $PP#I$Bingley 214:213,19[' ]| to$4$ all her former good opinion, heightened the sense of 214:213,20[' ]| what $PP#E$Jane had lost. His affection was proved to$9$ have 214:213,21[' ]| been sincere, and his conduct$0$ cleared of all blame$0$, unless 214:213,22[' ]| any could attach to$4$ the implicitness of his confidence in$4$ 214:213,23[' ]| his friend. How grievous then was the thought$0$ that$3$, 214:213,24@a | of a situation so$5#1$ desirable in$4$ every respect$0$, so$5#1$ replete 214:213,25@a | with advantage, so$5#1$ promising for$4$ happiness, $PP#E$Jane had 214:213,26@a | been deprived, by$4$ the folly and indecorum of her own$2$ 214:213,27@a | family! 214:213,28[' ]| When to$4$ these recollections was added the developement 214:213,29[' ]| of $PP#P$Wickham's character, it may$1$ be easily believed that$3$ 214:213,30[' ]| the happy spirits which$6#1$ had seldom been depressed before$5$, 214:213,31[' ]| were now so$5#1$ much affected as to$9$ make$1$ it almost impossible 214:213,32[' ]| for$4$ her to$9$ appear tolerably cheerful. 214:213,33[' ]| Their engagements at Rosings were as frequent during 214:213,34[' ]| the last$2$ week of her stay$0$, as they had been at first. The 214:213,35[' ]| very last$2$ evening was spent there; and her Ladyship 214:213,36[' ]| again enquired minutely into the particulars of their 214:213,37[' ]| journey, gave them directions as to$4$ the best method of 214:213,38[' ]| packing, and was so$5#1$ urgent on$4$ the necessity of placing 214:214,01[' ]| gowns in$4$ the only right$2#1$ way, that$3$ $PP#V$Maria thought$1$ herself 214:214,02[' ]| obliged, on$4$ her return$0$, to$9$ undo all the work$0$ of the morning, 214:214,03[' ]| and pack her trunk afresh. 214:214,04[' ]| When they parted, $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, with great condescension, 214:214,05[' ]| wished them a good journey, and invited them 214:214,06[' ]| to$9$ come to$4$ Hunsford again next year; and $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh 214:214,07[' ]| exerted herself so$5#1$ far as to$9$ curtsey and hold$1$ out$5$ her hand$0$ 214:214,08[' ]| to$4$ both. 215:215,01[' ]| On$4$ Saturday morning $PP#A$Elizabeth and $PP#K$Mr%*Collins met 215:215,02[' ]| for$4$ breakfast$0$ a few minutes before$3$ the others appeared; 215:215,03[' ]| and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities 215:215,04[' ]| which$6#1$ he deemed indispensably necessary. 215:215,05[K ]| "I know not, $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth," 215:215,05[' ]| said he, 215:215,05[K ]| "whether 215:215,06[K ]| $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness 215:215,07[K ]| in$4$ coming to$4$ us, but I am very certain you will$1$ not leave$1$ 215:215,08[K ]| the house without receiving her thanks for$4$ it. The favour$0$ 215:215,09[K ]| of your company has been much felt, I assure you. We 215:215,10[K ]| know how little there is to$9$ tempt any*one to$4$ our humble$2$ 215:215,11[K ]| abode. Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and 215:215,12[K ]| few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must 215:215,13[K ]| make$1$ Hunsford extremely dull to$4$ a young lady like$4$ yourself; 215:215,14[K ]| but I hope$1$ you will$1$ believe us grateful for$4$ the 215:215,15[K ]| condescension, and that$3$ we have done every*thing in$4$ our 215:215,16[K ]| power to$9$ prevent your spending your time unpleasantly." 215:215,17[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was eager with her thanks and assurances of 215:215,18[' ]| happiness. 215:215,18@a | She had spent six weeks with great enjoyment; 215:215,19@a | and the pleasure of being$1$ with $PP#Q$Charlotte, and the kind$2$ 215:215,20@a | attentions she had received, must make$1$ \her\ feel the obliged. 215:215,21[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins was gratified; and with a more smiling 215:215,22[' ]| solemnity replied, 215:215,23[K ]| "It gives me the greatest pleasure to$9$ hear that$3$ you 215:215,24[K ]| have passed your time not disagreeably. We have 215:215,25[K ]| certainly done our best; and most fortunately having it 215:215,26[K ]| in$4$ our power to$9$ introduce you to$4$ very superior society, 215:215,27[K ]| and from our connections with Rosings, the frequent means$0$ 215:215,28[K ]| of varying the humble$2$ home scene, I think we may$1$ flatter 215:215,29[K ]| ourselves that$3$ your Hunsford visit$0$ cannot have been 215:215,30[K ]| entirely irksome. Our situation with regard$0$ to$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's 215:215,31[K ]| family is indeed the sort of extraordinary 215:216,01[K ]| advantage and blessing which$6#1$ few can boast$1$. You see 215:216,02[K ]| on$4$ what a footing we are. You see how continually we are 215:216,03[K ]| engaged there. In$4$ truth I must acknowledge that$3$, with 215:216,04[K ]| all the disadvantages of this humble$2$ parsonage, I should 215:216,05[K ]| not think any*one abiding in$4$ it an object$0$ of compassion, 215:216,06[K ]| while$3$ they are sharers of our intimacy at Rosings." 215:216,07[' ]| Words were insufficient for$4$ the elevation of his feelings; 215:216,08[' ]| and he was obliged to$9$ walk$1$ about$4$ the room, while$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 215:216,09[' ]| tried to$9$ unite civility and truth in$4$ a few short 215:216,10[' ]| sentences. 215:216,11[K ]| "You may$1$, in$4$ fact, carry a very favourable report$0$ of 215:216,12[K ]| us into Hertfordshire, my dear$2#1$ cousin. I flatter myself 215:216,13[K ]| at least that$3$ you will$1$ be able to$9$ do so$5#2$. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's 215:216,14[K ]| great attentions to$4$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins you have been a daily 215:216,15[K ]| witness$0$ of; and altogether I trust$1$ it does not appear 215:216,16[K ]| that$3$ your friend has drawn an unfortunate ~~ but on$4$ this 215:216,17[K ]| point$0$ it will$1$ be as well$5$ to$9$ be silent. Only let me assure 215:216,18[K ]| you, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth, that$3$ I can from my heart 215:216,19[K ]| most cordially wish$1$ you equal$2$ felicity in$4$ marriage. My 215:216,20[K ]| dear$2#1$ $PP#Q$Charlotte and I have but one mind$0$ and one way of 215:216,21[K ]| thinking. There is in$4$ every*thing a most remarkable 215:216,22[K ]| resemblance of character and ideas between us. We seem 215:216,23[K ]| to$9$ have been designed for$4$ each other." 215:216,24[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could safely say that$3$ 215:216,24@a | it was a great happiness 215:216,25@a | where that$6#2$ was the case, 215:216,25[' ]| and with equal$2$ sincerity could 215:216,26[' ]| add that$3$ 215:216,26@a | she firmly believed and rejoiced in$4$ his domestic$2$ 215:216,27@a | comforts. 215:216,27[' ]| She was not sorry, however, to$9$ have the recital 215:216,28[' ]| of them interrupted by$4$ the entrance of the lady from whom$6#1$ 215:216,29[' ]| they sprung. 215:216,29@a | Poor $PP#Q$Charlotte! ~~ it was melancholy$2$ to$9$ 215:216,30@a | leave$1$ her to$4$ such society! ~~ But she had chosen it with 215:216,31@a | her eyes open$2$; and though evidently regretting that$3$ her 215:216,32@a | visitors were to$9$ go, she did not seem to$9$ ask for$4$ compassion. 215:216,33@a | Her home and her housekeeping, her parish and her 215:216,34@a | poultry, and all their dependent concerns$0$, had not yet 215:216,35@a | lost their charms. 215:216,36[' ]| At length the chaise arrived, the trunks were fastened 215:216,37[' ]| on$5$, the parcels placed within, and it was pronounced to$9$ 215:216,38[' ]| be ready. After$4$ an affectionate parting between the 215:217,01[' ]| friends, $PP#A$Elizabeth was attended to$4$ the carriage by$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, 215:217,02[' ]| and as they walked down$4$ the garden, he was 215:217,03[' ]| commissioning her with his best respects to$4$ all her family, 215:217,04[' ]| not forgetting his thanks for$4$ the kindness he had received 215:217,05[' ]| at Longbourn in$4$ the winter, and his compliments to$4$ $PP#N$Mr% 215:217,06[' ]| and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, though unknown. He then handed 215:217,07[' ]| her in$5$, $PP#V$Maria followed, and the door was on$4$ the point$0$ 215:217,08[' ]| of being$1$ closed, when he suddenly reminded them, with 215:217,09[' ]| some consternation, that$3$ 215:217,09@k | they had hitherto forgotten to$9$ 215:217,10@k | leave$1$ any message for$4$ the ladies at Rosings. 215:217,11[K ]| "But," 215:217,11[' ]| he added, 215:217,11[K ]| "you will$1$ of course$8$ wish$1$ to$9$ have 215:217,12[K ]| your humble$2$ respects delivered to$4$ them, with your grateful 215:217,13[K ]| thanks for$4$ their kindness to$4$ you while$3$ you have been here." 215:217,14[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth made no$2$ objection; ~~ the door was then 215:217,15[' ]| allowed to$9$ be shut, and the carriage drove off. 215:217,16[V ]| "Good gracious!" 215:217,16[' ]| cried $PP#V$Maria, after$4$ a few minutes 215:217,17[' ]| silence$0$, 215:217,17[V ]| "it seems but a day or two since we first came! ~~ 215:217,18[V ]| and yet how many things have happened!" 215:217,19[A ]| "A great many indeed," 215:217,19[' ]| said her companion with 215:217,20[' ]| a sigh$0$. 215:217,21[V ]| "We have dined nine times at Rosings, besides drinking 215:217,22[V ]| tea there twice! ~~ How much I shall have to$9$ tell!" 215:217,23[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth privately added, 215:217,23[A ]| "And how much I shall 215:217,24[A ]| have to$9$ conceal." 215:217,25[' ]| Their journey was performed without much conversation, 215:217,26[' ]| or any alarm$0$; and within four hours of their 215:217,27[' ]| leaving Hunsford, they reached $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner's house, 215:217,28[' ]| where they were to$9$ remain a few days. 215:217,29[' ]| $PP#E$Jane looked well$5$, and $PP#A$Elizabeth had little opportunity 215:217,30[' ]| of studying her spirits, amidst the various engagements 215:217,31[' ]| which$6#1$ the kindness of her aunt had reserved for$4$ them. 215:217,32@a | But $PP#E$Jane was to$9$ go home with her, and at Longbourn 215:217,33@a | there would be leisure enough for$4$ observation. 215:217,34[' ]| It was not without an effort meanwhile that$3$ she could 215:217,35[' ]| wait even$5$ for$4$ Longbourn, before$3$ she told her sister of 215:217,36[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's proposals. To$9$ know that$3$ she had the power 215:217,37[' ]| of revealing what would so$5#1$ exceedingly astonish $PP#E$Jane, 215:218,01[' ]| and must, at the same time, so$5#1$ highly gratify whatever 215:218,02[' ]| of her own$2$ vanity she had not yet been able to$9$ reason$1$ 215:218,03[' ]| away, was such a temptation to$4$ openness as nothing could 215:218,04[' ]| have conquered, but the state$0$ of indecision in$4$ which$6#1$ she 215:218,05[' ]| remained, as to$4$ the extent of what she should communicate; 215:218,06[' ]| and her fear$0$, if she once entered on$4$ the subject$0$, of 215:218,07[' ]| being$1$ hurried into repeating something of $PP#I$Bingley, which$6#1$ 215:218,08[' ]| might only grieve her sister farther. 216:219,01[' ]| It was the second$2$ week in$4$ May$0$, in$4$ which$6#1$ the three 216:219,02[' ]| young ladies set$1$ out$5$ together from Gracechurch-street, for$4$ 216:219,03[' ]| the town of **** in$4$ Hertfordshire; and, as they drew 216:219,04[' ]| near$4$ the appointed inn where $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's carriage was 216:219,05[' ]| to$9$ meet$1$ them, they quickly perceived, in$4$ token of the 216:219,06[' ]| coachman's punctuality, both $PP#G$Kitty and $PP#H$Lydia looking 216:219,07[' ]| out$5$ of a dining*room up*stairs. These two girls had been 216:219,08[' ]| above$4$ an hour in$4$ the place$0$, happily employed in$4$ visiting 216:219,09[' ]| an opposite milliner, watching the sentinel on$4$ guard$0$, and 216:219,10[' ]| dressing a sallad and cucumber. 216:219,11[' ]| After$4$ welcoming their sisters, they triumphantly displayed 216:219,12[' ]| a table set$1$ out$5$ with such cold$2$ meat as an inn larder 216:219,13[' ]| usually affords, exclaiming, 216:219,13[Y ]| "Is not this nice? is not 216:219,14[Y ]| this an agreeable surprise$0$?" 216:219,15[H ]| "And we mean$1$ to$9$ treat$1$ you all," 216:219,15[' ]| added $PP#H$Lydia; 216:219,15[H ]| "but 216:219,16[H ]| you must lend us the money, for$3$ we have just$5$ spent ours 216:219,17[H ]| at the shop out$5$ there." 216:219,17[' ]| Then shewing her purchases: 216:219,18[H ]| "Look$1$ here, I have bought this bonnet. I do not think 216:219,19[H ]| it is very pretty$2$; but I thought$1$ I might as well$5$ buy it 216:219,20[H ]| as not. I shall pull it to$4$ pieces as soon as I get home, 216:219,21[H ]| and see if I can make$1$ it up$5$ any better." 216:219,22[' ]| And when her sisters abused it as ugly, she added, 216:219,23[' ]| with perfect$2$ unconcern, 216:219,23[H ]| "Oh! but there were two or 216:219,24[H ]| three much uglier in$4$ the shop; and when I have bought 216:219,25[H ]| some prettier-coloured satin to$9$ trim it with fresh, I think 216:219,26[H ]| it will$1$ be very tolerable. Besides, it will$1$ not much signify 216:219,27[H ]| what one wears this summer, after$3$ the *****shire have 216:219,28[H ]| left Meryton, and they are going in$4$ a fortnight." 216:219,29[A ]| "Are they indeed?" 216:219,29[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, with the greatest 216:219,30[' ]| satisfaction. 216:219,31[H ]| "They are going to$9$ be encamped near$4$ Brighton; and 216:219,32[H ]| I do so$5#1$ want$1$ papa to$9$ take us all there for$4$ the summer! 216:219,33[H ]| It would be such a delicious scheme$0$, and I dare$1#2$ say 216:220,01[H ]| would hardly cost$1$ any*thing at all. Mamma would like$1$ 216:220,02[H ]| to$9$ go too$5#2$ of all things! Only think what a miserable 216:220,03[H ]| summer else we shall have!" 216:220,04@a | "Yes," 216:220,04[' ]| thought$1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 216:220,04@a | "\that$6#2$\ would be a delightful 216:220,05@a | scheme$0$, indeed, and completely do for$4$ us at once. 216:220,06@a | Good Heaven! Brighton, and a whole$2$ campful of soldiers, 216:220,07@a | to$4$ us, who$6#1$ have been overset already by$4$ one poor regiment 216:220,08@a | of militia, and the monthly balls of Meryton." 216:220,09[H ]| "Now I have got some news for$4$ you," 216:220,09[' ]| said $PP#H$Lydia, as 216:220,10[' ]| they sat down$5$ to$4$ table. 216:220,10[H ]| "What do you think? It is 216:220,11[H ]| excellent news, capital news, and about$4$ a certain person 216:220,12[H ]| that$6#1$ we all like$1$." 216:220,13[' ]| $PP#E$Jane and $PP#A$Elizabeth looked at each other, and the 216:220,14[' ]| waiter was told that$3$ he need$1$ not stay$1$. $PP#H$Lydia laughed, 216:220,15[' ]| and said, 216:220,16[H ]| "Aye, that$6#2$ is just$5$ like$4$ your formality and discretion. 216:220,17[H ]| You thought$1$ the waiter must not hear, as if he cared! 216:220,18[H ]| I dare$1#2$ say he often hears worse things said than I am 216:220,19[H ]| going to$9$ say. But he is an ugly fellow! I am glad he is 216:220,20[H ]| gone. I never saw such a long chin in$4$ my life. Well$7$, but 216:220,21[H ]| now for$4$ my news: it is about$4$ dear$2#1$ $PP#P$Wickham; too$5#1$ good 216:220,22[H ]| for$4$ the waiter, is not it? There is no$2$ danger of $PP#P$Wickham's 216:220,23[H ]| marrying $PP#ZW$Mary*King. There's for$4$ you! She is gone down$5$ 216:220,24[H ]| to$4$ her uncle at Liverpool; gone to$9$ stay$1$. $PP#P$Wickham is 216:220,25[H ]| safe." 216:220,26[A ]| "And $PP#ZW$Mary*King is safe!" 216:220,26[' ]| added $PP#A$Elizabeth; 216:220,26[A ]| "safe 216:220,27[A ]| from a connection imprudent as to$4$ fortune." 216:220,28[H ]| "She is a great fool for$4$ going away, if she liked him." 216:220,29[E ]| "But I hope$1$ there is no$2$ strong attachment on$4$ either 216:220,30[E ]| side$0$," 216:220,30[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane. 216:220,31[H ]| "I am sure there is not on$4$ \his\. I will$1$ answer$1$ for$4$ it 216:220,32[H ]| he never cared three straws about$4$ her. Who$6#2$ \could\ about$4$ 216:220,33[H ]| such a nasty little freckled thing?" 216:220,34[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was shocked to$9$ think that$3$, 216:220,34@a | however incapable 216:220,35@a | of such coarseness of \expression\ herself, the coarseness 216:220,36@a | of the \sentiment\ was little other than her own$2$ breast had 216:220,37@a | formerly harboured and fancied liberal! 216:220,38[' ]| As soon as all had ate, and the elder ones paid, the 216:221,01[' ]| carriage was ordered; and after$4$ some contrivance, the 216:221,02[' ]| whole$2$ party, with all their boxes, workbags, and parcels, 216:221,03[' ]| and the unwelcome addition of $PP#G$Kitty's and $PP#H$Lydia's 216:221,04[' ]| purchases, were seated in$4$ it. 216:221,05[H ]| "How nicely we are crammed in$5$!" 216:221,05[' ]| cried $PP#H$Lydia. 216:221,05[H ]| "I am 216:221,06[H ]| glad I bought my bonnet, if it is only for$4$ the fun of having 216:221,07[H ]| another bandbox! Well$7$, now let us be quite comfortable 216:221,08[H ]| and snug, and talk$1$ and laugh$1$ all the way home. And 216:221,09[H ]| in$4$ the first place$0$, let us hear what has happened to$4$ you 216:221,10[H ]| all, since you went away. Have you seen any pleasant 216:221,11[H ]| men? Have you had any flirting? I was in$4$ great hopes$0$ 216:221,12[H ]| that$3$ one of you would have got a husband before$3$ you came 216:221,13[H ]| back$5$. $PP#E$Jane will$1$ be quite an old maid soon, I declare. 216:221,14[H ]| She is almost three*and*twenty! Lord$7$, how ashamed 216:221,15[H ]| I should be of not being$1$ married before$4$ three*and*twenty! 216:221,16[H ]| My aunt $PP#V$Philips wants$1$ you so$5#1$ to$9$ get husbands, you can't 216:221,17[H ]| think. She says $PP#A$Lizzy had better have taken $PP#K$Mr%*Collins; 216:221,18[H ]| but \I\ do not think there would have been any fun in$4$ it. 216:221,19[H ]| Lord$7$! how I should like$1$ to$9$ be married before$4$ any of you; 216:221,20[H ]| and then I would chaperon you about$5$ to$4$ all the balls. 216:221,21[H ]| Dear$7$ me! we had such a good piece of fun the other day 216:221,22[H ]| at $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster's. $PP#G$Kitty and me were to$9$ spend the 216:221,23[H ]| day there, and $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster promised to$9$ have a little 216:221,24[H ]| dance$0$ in$4$ the evening; (by*the*bye, $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster and 216:221,25[H ]| me are \such\ friends!) and so$3$ she asked the two $PP#ZR$Harringtons 216:221,26[H ]| to$9$ come, but $PP#ZR$Harriet was ill, and so$3$ $PP#ZR$Pen was forced to$9$ 216:221,27[H ]| come by$4$ herself; and then, what do you think we did? 216:221,28[H ]| We dressed up$5$ $PP#ZC$Chamberlayne in$4$ woman's clothes, on$4$ 216:221,29[H ]| purpose to$9$ pass$1$ for$4$ a lady, ~~ only think what fun! Not 216:221,30[H ]| a soul knew of it, but $PP#ZL$Col% and $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster, and 216:221,31[H ]| $PP#G$Kitty and me, except my aunt, for$3$ we were forced to$9$ 216:221,32[H ]| borrow one of her gowns; and you cannot imagine how 216:221,33[H ]| well$5$ he looked! When $PP#W$Denny, and $PP#P$Wickham, and $PP#ZZI$Pratt, 216:221,34[H ]| and two or three more of the men came in$5$, they did not 216:221,35[H ]| know him in$4$ the least. Lord$7$! how I laughed! and so$3$ 216:221,36[H ]| did $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster. I thought$1$ I should have died. And 216:221,37[H ]| \that$6#2$\ made the men suspect something, and then they soon 216:221,38[H ]| found out$5$ what was the matter." 216:222,01[' ]| With such kind$0$ of histories of their parties and good 216:222,02[' ]| jokes, did $PP#H$Lydia, assisted by$4$ $PP#G$Kitty's hints and additions, 216:222,03[' ]| endeavour$1$ to$9$ amuse her companions all the way to$4$ Longbourn. 216:222,04[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth listened as little as she could, but there 216:222,05[' ]| was no$2$ escaping the frequent mention$0$ of $PP#P$Wickham's 216:222,06[' ]| name$0$. 216:222,07[' ]| Their reception at home was most kind$2$. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 216:222,08[' ]| rejoiced to$9$ see $PP#E$Jane in$4$ undiminished beauty; and more 216:222,09[' ]| than once during dinner did $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet say voluntarily 216:222,10[' ]| to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 216:222,11[D ]| "I am glad you are come back$5$, $PP#A$Lizzy." 216:222,12[' ]| Their party in$4$ the dining-room was large, for$3$ almost 216:222,13[' ]| all the $PP#R1$Lucases came to$9$ meet$1$ $PP#V$Maria and hear the news: 216:222,14[' ]| and various were the subjects which$6#1$ occupied them; 216:222,15[' ]| $PP#V$lady*Lucas was enquiring of $PP#V$Maria across$4$ the table, after$4$ 216:222,16[' ]| the welfare and poultry of her eldest daughter; $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 216:222,17[' ]| was doubly engaged, on$4$ one hand$0$ collecting an account$0$ 216:222,18[' ]| of the present$2$ fashions from $PP#E$Jane, who$6#1$ sat some way 216:222,19[' ]| below her, and on$4$ the other, retailing them all to$4$ the 216:222,20[' ]| younger $PP#Q1$Miss*Lucases; and $PP#H$Lydia, in$4$ a voice rather 216:222,21[' ]| louder than any other person's, was enumerating the 216:222,22[' ]| various pleasures of the morning to$4$ any*body who$6#1$ would 216:222,23[' ]| hear her. 216:222,24[H ]| "Oh! $PP#F$Mary," 216:222,24[' ]| said she, 216:222,24[H ]| "I wish$1$ you had gone with 216:222,25[H ]| us, for$3$ we had such fun! as we went along$5$, $PP#G$Kitty and 216:222,26[H ]| me drew up$5$ all the blinds, and pretended there was 216:222,27[H ]| nobody in$4$ the coach; and I should have gone so$5#2$ all the 216:222,28[H ]| way, if $PP#G$Kitty had not been sick; and when we got to$4$ 216:222,29[H ]| the*George, I do think we behaved very handsomely, for$3$ 216:222,30[H ]| we treated the other three with the nicest cold$2$ luncheon 216:222,31[H ]| in$4$ the world, and if you would have gone, we would have 216:222,32[H ]| treated you too$5#2$. And then when we came away it was 216:222,33[H ]| such fun! I thought$1$ we never should have got into the 216:222,34[H ]| coach. I was ready to$9$ die$1$ of laughter. And then we were 216:222,35[H ]| so$5#1$ merry all the way home! we talked and laughed so$5#1$ 216:222,36[H ]| loud, that$3$ any*body might have heard us ten miles off!" 216:222,37[' ]| To$4$ this, $PP#F$Mary very gravely replied, 216:222,37[F ]| "Far be it from 216:222,38[F ]| me, my dear$2#1$ sister, to$9$ depreciate such pleasures. They 216:223,01[F ]| would doubtless be congenial with the generality of female$2$ 216:223,02[F ]| minds. But I confess they would have no$2$ charms for$4$ \me\. 216:223,03[F ]| I should infinitely prefer a book." 216:223,04[' ]| But of this answer$0$ $PP#H$Lydia heard not a word. She seldom 216:223,05[' ]| listened to$4$ any*body for$4$ more than half a minute$0$, and 216:223,06[' ]| never attended to$4$ $PP#F$Mary at all. 216:223,07[' ]| In$4$ the afternoon $PP#H$Lydia was urgent with the rest$0#1$ of the 216:223,08[' ]| girls to$9$ walk$1$ to$4$ Meryton and see how every*body went on$5$; 216:223,09[' ]| but $PP#A$Elizabeth steadily opposed the scheme$0$. 216:223,09@a | It should 216:223,10@a | not be said, that$3$ the $PP#E1$Miss*Bennets could not be at home 216:223,11@a | half a day before$3$ they were in$4$ pursuit of the officers. 216:223,12[' ]| There was another reason$0$ too$5#2$ for$4$ her opposition. 216:223,12@a | She 216:223,13@a | dreaded seeing $PP#P$Wickham again, and was resolved to$9$ avoid 216:223,14@a | it as long as possible. The comfort$0$ to$4$ \her\, of the regiment's 216:223,15@a | approaching removal, was indeed beyond$4$ expression. In$4$ 216:223,16@a | a fortnight they were to$9$ go, and once gone, she hoped 216:223,17@a | there could be nothing more to$9$ plague her on$4$ his account$0$. 216:223,18[' ]| She had not been many hours at home, before$3$ she found 216:223,19[' ]| that$3$ the Brighton scheme$0$, of which$6#1$ $PP#H$Lydia had given them 216:223,20[' ]| a hint$0$ at the inn, was under frequent discussion between 216:223,21[' ]| her parents. $PP#A$Elizabeth saw directly that$3$ her father had 216:223,22[' ]| not the smallest intention of yielding; but his answers 216:223,23[' ]| were at the same time so$5#1$ vague and equivocal, that$3$ her 216:223,24[' ]| mother, though often disheartened, had never yet despaired 216:223,25[' ]| of succeeding at last$0$. 217:224,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's impatience to$9$ acquaint $PP#E$Jane with what 217:224,02[' ]| had happened could no$2$ longer be overcome; and at length 217:224,03[' ]| resolving to$9$ suppress every particular in$4$ which$6#1$ her sister 217:224,04[' ]| was concerned, and preparing her to$9$ be surprised, she 217:224,05[' ]| related to$4$ her the next morning the chief of the scene 217:224,06[' ]| between $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy and herself. 217:224,07[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet's astonishment was soon lessened by$4$ the 217:224,08[' ]| strong sisterly partiality which$6#1$ made any admiration of 217:224,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth appear perfectly natural$2$; and all surprise$0$ was 217:224,10[' ]| shortly lost in$4$ other feelings. 217:224,10@e | She was sorry that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 217:224,11@e | should have delivered his sentiments in$4$ a manner 217:224,12@e | so$5#1$ little suited to$9$ recommend them; but still$5$ more was 217:224,13@e | she grieved for$4$ the unhappiness which$6#1$ her sister's refusal 217:224,14@e | must have given him. 217:224,15[E ]| "His being$1$ so$5#1$ sure of succeeding, was wrong," 217:224,15[' ]| said she; 217:224,16[E ]| "and certainly ought not to$9$ have appeared; but consider 217:224,17[E ]| how much it must increase$1$ his disappointment." 217:224,18[A ]| "Indeed," 217:224,18[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth, 217:224,18[A ]| "I am heartily sorry for$4$ 217:224,19[A ]| him; but he has other feelings which$6#1$ will$1$ probably soon 217:224,20[A ]| drive$1$ away his regard$0$ for$4$ me. You do not blame$1$ me, 217:224,21[A ]| however, for$4$ refusing him?" 217:224,22[E ]| "Blame$1$ you! Oh, no$7$." 217:224,23[A ]| "But you blame$1$ me for$4$ having spoken so$5#1$ warmly of 217:224,24[A ]| $PP#P$Wickham." 217:224,25[E ]| "No$7$ ~~ I do not know that$3$ you were wrong in$4$ saying 217:224,26[E ]| what you did." 217:224,27[A ]| "But you \will$1$\ know it, when I have told you what 217:224,28[A ]| happened the very next day." 217:224,29[' ]| She then spoke of the letter, repeating the whole$0$ of its 217:224,30[' ]| contents as far as they concerned $PP#P$George*Wickham. 217:224,31[' ]| What a stroke was this for$4$ poor $PP#E$Jane! who$6#1$ would willingly 217:224,32[' ]| have gone through$4$ the world without believing that$3$ so$5#1$ 217:224,33[' ]| much wickedness existed in$4$ the whole$2$ race of mankind, 217:225,01[' ]| as was here collected in$4$ one individual. Nor was $PP#B$Darcy's 217:225,02[' ]| vindication, though grateful to$4$ her feelings, capable of 217:225,03[' ]| consoling her for$4$ such discovery. Most earnestly did she 217:225,04[' ]| labour to$9$ prove the probability of error, and seek to$9$ clear$1$ 217:225,05[' ]| one, without involving the other. 217:225,06[A ]| "This will$1$ not do," 217:225,06[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth. 217:225,06[A ]| "You never will$1$ 217:225,07[A ]| be able to$9$ make$1$ both of them good for$4$ any*thing. Take 217:225,08[A ]| your choice$0$, but you must be satisfied with only one. 217:225,09[A ]| There is but such a quantity of merit$0$ between them; 217:225,10[A ]| just$5$ enough to$9$ make$1$ one good sort of man; and of late 217:225,11[A ]| it has been shifting about$5$ pretty$5$ much. For$4$ my part$0$, 217:225,12[A ]| I am inclined to$9$ believe it all $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's, but you shall 217:225,13[A ]| do as you chuse." 217:225,14[' ]| It was some time, however, before$3$ a smile$0$ could be 217:225,15[' ]| extorted from $PP#E$Jane. 217:225,16[E ]| "I do not know when I have been more shocked," 217:225,17[' ]| said she. 217:225,17[E ]| "$PP#P$Wickham so$5#1$ very bad! It is almost past$4$ 217:225,18[E ]| belief. And poor $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy! dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, only consider 217:225,19[E ]| what he must have suffered. Such a disappointment! 217:225,20[E ]| and with the knowledge of your ill*opinion too$5#2$! and having 217:225,21[E ]| to$9$ relate such a thing of his sister! It is really too$5#1$ distressing. 217:225,22[E ]| I am sure you must feel it so$5#2$." 217:225,23[A ]| "Oh! no$7$, my regret$0$ and compassion are all done away 217:225,24[A ]| by$4$ seeing you so$5#1$ full of both. I know you will$1$ do him 217:225,25[A ]| such ample justice, that$3$ I am growing every moment 217:225,26[A ]| more unconcerned and indifferent. Your profusion makes 217:225,27[A ]| me saving; and if you lament over him much longer, 217:225,28[A ]| my heart will$1$ be as light$2$ as a feather." 217:225,29[E ]| "Poor $PP#P$Wickham; there is such an expression of goodness 217:225,30[E ]| in$4$ his countenance! such an openness and gentleness 217:225,31[E ]| in$4$ his manner." 217:225,32[A ]| "There certainly was some great mismanagement in$4$ 217:225,33[A ]| the education of those two young men. One has got all 217:225,34[A ]| the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it." 217:225,35[E ]| "I never thought$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy so$5#1$ deficient in$4$ the \appearance\ 217:225,36[E ]| of it as you used to$9$ do." 217:225,37[A ]| "And yet I meant to$9$ be uncommonly clever in$4$ taking 217:225,38[A ]| so$5#1$ decided a dislike$0$ to$4$ him, without any reason$0$. It is 217:226,01[A ]| such a spur to$4$ one's genius, such an opening for$4$ wit to$9$ 217:226,02[A ]| have a dislike$0$ of that$6#2$ kind$0$. One may$1$ be continually 217:226,03[A ]| abusive without saying any*thing just$2$; but one cannot 217:226,04[A ]| be always laughing at a man without now and then 217:226,05[A ]| stumbling on$4$ something witty." 217:226,06[E ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy, when you first read that$6#2$ letter, I am sure you 217:226,07[E ]| could not treat$1$ the matter as you do now." 217:226,08[A ]| "Indeed I could not. I was uncomfortable enough. 217:226,09[A ]| I was very uncomfortable, I may$1$ say unhappy. And with 217:226,10[A ]| no*one to$9$ speak to$4$, of what I felt, no$2$ $PP#E$Jane to$9$ comfort$1$ 217:226,11[A ]| me and say that$3$ I had not been so$5#1$ very weak and vain 217:226,12[A ]| and nonsensical as I knew I had! Oh! how I wanted you!" 217:226,13[E ]| "How unfortunate that$3$ you should have used such very 217:226,14[E ]| strong expressions in$4$ speaking of $PP#P$Wickham to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 217:226,15[E ]| for$3$ now they \do\ appear wholly undeserved." 217:226,16[A ]| "Certainly. But the misfortune of speaking with 217:226,17[A ]| bitterness, is a most natural$2$ consequence of the prejudices 217:226,18[A ]| I had been encouraging. There is one point$0$, on$4$ which$6#1$ 217:226,19[A ]| I want$1$ your advice. I want$1$ to$9$ be told whether I ought, 217:226,20[A ]| or ought not to$9$ make$1$ our acquaintance in$4$ general$0$ understand 217:226,21[A ]| $PP#P$Wickham's character." 217:226,22[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet paused a little and then replied, 217:226,22[E ]| "Surely 217:226,23[E ]| there can be no$2$ occasion$0$ for$4$ exposing him so$5#1$ dreadfully. 217:226,24[E ]| What is your own$2$ opinion?" 217:226,25[A ]| "That$3$ it ought not to$9$ be attempted. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy has 217:226,26[A ]| not authorised me to$9$ make$1$ his communication public$2$. 217:226,27[A ]| On$4$ the contrary every particular relative to$4$ his sister, 217:226,28[A ]| was meant to$9$ be kept as much as possible to$4$ myself; 217:226,29[A ]| and if I endeavour$1$ to$9$ undeceive people as to$4$ the rest$0#1$ 217:226,30[A ]| of his conduct$0$, who$6#2$ will$1$ believe me? The general$2$ prejudice 217:226,31[A ]| against $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is so$5#1$ violent, that$3$ it would be 217:226,32[A ]| the death of half the good people in$4$ Meryton, to$9$ attempt$1$ 217:226,33[A ]| to$9$ place$1$ him in$4$ an amiable light$0$. I am not equal$2$ to$4$ it. 217:226,34[A ]| $PP#P$Wickham will$1$ soon be gone; and therefore it will$1$ not 217:226,35[A ]| signify to$4$ anybody here, what he really is. Sometime 217:226,36[A ]| hence it will$1$ be all found out$5$, and then we may$1$ laugh$1$ 217:226,37[A ]| at their stupidity in$4$ not knowing it before$5$. At present$0#1$ 217:226,38[A ]| I will$1$ say nothing about$4$ it." 217:227,01[E ]| "You are quite right$2#1$. To$9$ have his errors made public$2$ 217:227,02[E ]| might ruin$1$ him for*ever. He is now perhaps sorry for$4$ 217:227,03[E ]| what he has done, and anxious to$9$ re-establish a character. 217:227,04[E ]| We must not make$1$ him desperate." 217:227,05[' ]| The tumult of $PP#A$Elizabeth's mind$0$ was allayed by$4$ this 217:227,06[' ]| conversation. She had got rid of two of the secrets which$6#1$ 217:227,07[' ]| had weighed on$4$ her for$4$ a fortnight, and was certain of 217:227,08[' ]| a willing listener in$4$ $PP#E$Jane, whenever she might wish$1$ to$9$ 217:227,09[' ]| talk$1$ again on$4$ either. But there was still$5$ something lurking 217:227,10[' ]| behind, of which$6#1$ prudence forbad the disclosure. She dared 217:227,11[' ]| not relate the other half of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's letter, nor explain to$4$ 217:227,12[' ]| her sister how sincerely she had been valued by$4$ his friend. 217:227,13[' ]| Here was knowledge in$4$ which$6#1$ no*one could partake; 217:227,14[' ]| and she was sensible$2#1$ that$3$ nothing less than a perfect$2$ 217:227,15[' ]| understanding between the parties could justify her in$4$ 217:227,16[' ]| throwing off this last$2$ incumbrance of mystery. 217:227,16[A ]| "And 217:227,17[A ]| then," 217:227,17[' ]| said she, 217:227,17[A ]| "if that$6#2$ very improbable event should 217:227,18[A ]| ever take place$0$, I shall merely be able to$9$ tell what $PP#I$Bingley 217:227,19[A ]| may$1$ tell in$4$ a much more agreeable manner himself. The 217:227,20[A ]| liberty of communication cannot be mine$6$ till it has lost 217:227,21[A ]| all its value$0$!" 217:227,22[' ]| She was now, on$4$ being$1$ settled at home, at leisure to$9$ 217:227,23[' ]| observe the real state$0$ of her sister's spirits. 217:227,23@a | $PP#E$Jane was 217:227,24@a | not happy. She still$5$ cherished a very tender$2$ affection 217:227,25@a | for$4$ $PP#I$Bingley. Having never even$5$ fancied herself in$4$ love$0$ 217:227,26@a | before$5$, her regard$0$ had all the warmth of first attachment, 217:227,27@a | and from her age and disposition, greater steadiness than 217:227,28@a | first attachments often boast$1$; and so$5#1$ fervently did she 217:227,29@a | value$1$ his remembrance, and prefer him to$4$ every other 217:227,30@a | man, that$3$ all her good sense, and all her attention to$4$ the 217:227,31@a | feelings of her friends, were requisite to$9$ check$1$ the indulgence 217:227,32@a | of those regrets, which$6#1$ must have been injurious 217:227,33@a | to$4$ her own$2$ health and their tranquillity. 217:227,34[D ]| "Well$7$, $PP#A$Lizzy," 217:227,34[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet one day, 217:227,34[D ]| "what is 217:227,35[D ]| your opinion \now\ of this sad business of $PP#E$Jane's? For$4$ my 217:227,36[D ]| part$0$, I am determined never to$9$ speak of it again to$4$ anybody. 217:227,37[D ]| I told my sister $PP#V$Philips so$5#2$ the other day. But 217:227,38[D ]| I cannot find out$5$ that$3$ $PP#E$Jane saw any*thing of him in$4$ London. 217:228,01[D ]| Well$7$, he is a very undeserving young man ~~ and I do not 217:228,02[D ]| suppose there is the least chance$0$ in$4$ the world of her ever 217:228,03[D ]| getting him now. There is no$2$ talk$0$ of his coming to$4$ Netherfield 217:228,04[D ]| again in$4$ the summer; and I have enquired of every*body 217:228,05[D ]| too$5#2$, who$6#1$ is likely to$9$ know." 217:228,06[A ]| "I do not believe that$3$ he will$1$ ever live at Netherfield 217:228,07[A ]| any more." 217:228,08[D ]| "Oh, well$7$! it is just$5$ as he chooses. Nobody wants$1$ 217:228,09[D ]| him to$9$ come. Though I shall always say that$3$ he used 217:228,10[D ]| my daughter extremely ill; and if I was her, I would 217:228,11[D ]| not have put up$5$ with it. Well$7$, my comfort$0$ is, I am sure 217:228,12[D ]| $PP#E$Jane will$1$ die$1$ of a broken heart, and then he will$1$ be sorry 217:228,13[D ]| for$4$ what he has done." 217:228,14[' ]| But as $PP#A$Elizabeth could not receive comfort$0$ from any 217:228,15[' ]| such expectation, she made no$2$ answer$0$. 217:228,16[D ]| "Well$7$, $PP#A$Lizzy," 217:228,16[' ]| continued her mother soon afterwards, 217:228,17[D ]| "and so$3$ the $PP#K1$Collinses live very comfortable, do they? 217:228,18[D ]| Well$7$, well$7$, I only hope$1$ it will$1$ last$1$. And what sort of table 217:228,19[D ]| do they keep? $PP#Q$Charlotte is an excellent manager, I dare$1#2$ 217:228,20[D ]| say. If she is half as sharp as her mother, she is saving 217:228,21[D ]| enough. There is nothing extravagant in$4$ \their\ housekeeping, 217:228,22[D ]| I dare$1#2$ say." 217:228,23[A ]| "No$7$, nothing at all." 217:228,24[D ]| "A great deal$0$ of good management, depend upon$4$ it. 217:228,25[D ]| Yes, yes. \They\ will$1$ take care$0$ not to$9$ outrun their income. 217:228,26[D ]| \They\ will$1$ never be distressed for$4$ money. Well$7$, much good 217:228,27[D ]| may$1$ it do them! And so$3$, I suppose, they often talk$1$ of 217:228,28[D ]| having Longbourn when your father is dead. They look$1$ 217:228,29[D ]| upon$4$ it quite as their own$2$, I dare$1#2$ say, whenever that$6#2$ 217:228,30[D ]| happens. 217:228,31[A ]| "It was a subject$0$ which$6#1$ they could not mention$1$ before$4$ 217:228,32[A ]| me." 217:228,33[D ]| "No$7$. It would have been strange if they had. But 217:228,34[D ]| I make$1$ no$2$ doubt$0$, they often talk$1$ of it between themselves. 217:228,35[D ]| Well$7$, if they can be easy with an estate that$6#1$ is not lawfully 217:228,36[D ]| their own$2$, so$5#1$ much the better. \I\ should be ashamed of 217:228,37[D ]| having one that$6#1$ was only entailed on$4$ me." 218:229,01[' ]| The first week of their return$0$ was soon gone. The 218:229,02[' ]| second$2$ began. It was the last$0$ of the regiment's stay$0$ in$4$ 218:229,03[' ]| Meryton, and all the young ladies in$4$ the neighbourhood 218:229,04[' ]| were drooping apace. The dejection was almost universal. 218:229,05[' ]| The elder $PP#E1$Miss*Bennets alone were still$5$ able to$9$ eat, drink, 218:229,06[' ]| and sleep$1$, and pursue the usual course$0$ of their employments. 218:229,07[' ]| Very frequently were they reproached for$4$ this 218:229,08[' ]| insensibility by$4$ $PP#G$Kitty and $PP#H$Lydia, whose$6#1$ own$2$ misery was 218:229,09[' ]| extreme$2$, and who$6#1$ could not comprehend such hard-heartedness 218:229,10[' ]| in$4$ any of the family. 218:229,11[Y ]| "Good Heaven! What is to$9$ become of us! What are 218:229,12[Y ]| we to$9$ do!" 218:229,12[' ]| would they often exclaim in$4$ the bitterness 218:229,13[' ]| of woe. 218:229,13[Y ]| "How can you be smiling so$5#2$, $PP#A$Lizzy?" 218:229,14[' ]| Their affectionate mother shared all their grief; she 218:229,15[' ]| remembered what she had herself endured on$4$ a similar 218:229,16[' ]| occasion$0$, five*and*twenty years ago. 218:229,17[D ]| "I am sure," 218:229,17[' ]| said she, 218:229,17[D ]| "I cried for$4$ two days together 218:229,18[D ]| when $PP#ZZD$Colonel*Millar's regiment went away. I thought$1$ 218:229,19[D ]| I should have broke my heart." 218:229,20[H ]| "I am sure I shall break \mine$6$\," 218:229,20[' ]| said $PP#H$Lydia. 218:229,21[D ]| "If one could but go to$4$ Brighton!" 218:229,21[' ]| observed $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet. 218:229,22[' ]| 218:229,23[H ]| "Oh, yes! ~~ if one could but go to$4$ Brighton! But papa 218:229,24[H ]| is so$5#1$ disagreeable." 218:229,25[D ]| "A little sea-bathing would set$1$ me up$5$ for*ever." 218:229,26[G ]| "And my aunt $PP#V$Philips is sure it would do \me\ a great 218:229,27[G ]| deal$0$ of good," 218:229,27[' ]| added $PP#G$Kitty. 218:229,28[' ]| Such were the kind$0$ of lamentations resounding perpetually 218:229,29[' ]| through$4$ Longbourn-house. $PP#A$Elizabeth tried to$9$ 218:229,30[' ]| be diverted by$4$ them; but all sense of pleasure was lost 218:229,31[' ]| in$4$ shame$0$. She felt anew the justice of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's objections; 218:229,32[' ]| and never had she before$5$ been so$5#1$ much disposed 218:229,33[' ]| to$9$ pardon$1$ his interference in$4$ the views of his friend. 218:230,01[' ]| But the gloom of $PP#H$Lydia's prospect was shortly cleared 218:230,02[' ]| away; for$3$ she received an invitation from $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster, 218:230,03[' ]| the wife of the Colonel of the regiment, to$9$ accompany her 218:230,04[' ]| to$4$ Brighton. This invaluable friend was a very young 218:230,05[' ]| woman, and very lately married. A resemblance in$4$ good*humour 218:230,06[' ]| and good spirits had recommended her and $PP#H$Lydia 218:230,07[' ]| to$4$ each other, and out$5$ of their \three\ months' acquaintance 218:230,08[' ]| they had been intimate$2$ \two\. 218:230,09[' ]| The rapture of $PP#H$Lydia on$4$ this occasion$0$, her adoration of 218:230,10[' ]| $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster, the delight$0$ of $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, and the mortification 218:230,11[' ]| of $PP#G$Kitty, are scarcely to$9$ be described. Wholly inattentive 218:230,12[' ]| to$4$ her sister's feelings, $PP#H$Lydia flew about$4$ the house in$4$ 218:230,13[' ]| restless ecstacy, calling for$4$ every*one's congratulations, and 218:230,14[' ]| laughing and talking with more violence than ever; whilst 218:230,15[' ]| the luckless $PP#G$Kitty continued in$4$ the parlour repining at her 218:230,16[' ]| fate in$4$ terms as unreasonable as her accent was peevish. 218:230,17[G ]| "I cannot see why $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster should not ask \me\ as 218:230,18[G ]| well$5$ as $PP#H$Lydia," 218:230,18[' ]| said she, 218:230,18[G ]| "though I am \not\ her particular 218:230,19[G ]| friend. I have just$5$ as much right$0$ to$9$ be asked as she has, 218:230,20[G ]| and more too$5#2$, for$3$ I am two years older." 218:230,21[' ]| In$4$ vain did $PP#A$Elizabeth attempt$1$ to$9$ make$1$ her reasonable, 218:230,22[' ]| and $PP#E$Jane to$9$ make$1$ her resigned. As for$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth herself, 218:230,23[' ]| this invitation was so$5#1$ far from exciting in$4$ her the same 218:230,24[' ]| feelings as in$4$ her mother and $PP#H$Lydia, that$3$ she considered 218:230,25[' ]| it as the death-warrant of all possibility of common$2$ sense 218:230,26[' ]| for$4$ the latter; and detestable as such a step$0$ must make$1$ 218:230,27[' ]| her were it known, she could not help$1$ secretly advising 218:230,28[' ]| her father not to$9$ let her go. She represented to$4$ him all 218:230,29[' ]| the improprieties of $PP#H$Lydia's general$2$ behaviour, the little 218:230,30[' ]| advantage she could derive from the friendship of such 218:230,31[' ]| a woman as $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster, and the probability of her being$1$ 218:230,32[' ]| yet more imprudent with such a companion at Brighton, 218:230,33[' ]| where the temptations must be greater than at home. 218:230,34[' ]| He heard her attentively, and then said, 218:230,35[C ]| "$PP#H$Lydia will$1$ never be easy till she has exposed herself 218:230,36[C ]| in$4$ some public$2$ place$0$ or other, and we can never expect her 218:230,37[C ]| to$9$ do it with so$5#1$ little expense or inconvenience to$4$ her 218:230,38[C ]| family as under the present$2$ circumstances." 218:231,01[A ]| "If you were aware," 218:231,01[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 218:231,01[A ]| "of the very great 218:231,02[A ]| disadvantage to$4$ us all, which$6#1$ must arise from the public$2$ 218:231,03[A ]| notice$0$ of $PP#H$Lydia's unguarded and imprudent manner; nay, 218:231,04[A ]| which$6#1$ has already arisen from it, I am sure you would 218:231,05[A ]| judge$1$ differently in$4$ the affair." 218:231,06[C ]| "Already arisen!" 218:231,06[' ]| repeated $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet. 218:231,06[C ]| "What, has 218:231,07[C ]| she frightened away some of your lovers? Poor little 218:231,08[C ]| $PP#A$Lizzy! But do not be cast down$5$. Such squeamish youths 218:231,09[C ]| as cannot bear$1$ to$9$ be connected with a little absurdity, 218:231,10[C ]| are not worth a regret$0$. Come, let me see the list of the 218:231,11[C ]| pitiful fellows who$6#1$ have been kept aloof by$4$ $PP#H$Lydia's folly." 218:231,12[A ]| "Indeed you are mistaken. I have no$2$ such injuries 218:231,13[A ]| to$9$ resent. It is not of peculiar, but of general$2$ evils, 218:231,14[A ]| which$6#1$ I am now complaining. Our importance, our 218:231,15[A ]| respectability in$4$ the world, must be affected by$4$ the wild 218:231,16[A ]| volatility, the assurance and disdain$0$ of all restraint which$6#1$ 218:231,17[A ]| mark$1$ $PP#H$Lydia's character. Excuse$1$ me ~~ for$3$ I must speak 218:231,18[A ]| plainly. If you, my dear$2#1$ father, will$1$ not take the trouble$0$ 218:231,19[A ]| of checking her exuberant spirits, and of teaching her that$3$ 218:231,20[A ]| her present$2$ pursuits are not to$9$ be the business of her life, 218:231,21[A ]| she will$1$ soon be beyond$4$ the reach$0$ of amendment. Her 218:231,22[A ]| character will$1$ be fixed, and she will$1$, at sixteen, be the most 218:231,23[A ]| determined flirt that$6#1$ ever made herself and her family 218:231,24[A ]| ridiculous. A flirt too$5#2$, in$4$ the worst and meanest degree 218:231,25[A ]| of flirtation; without any attraction beyond$4$ youth and 218:231,26[A ]| a tolerable person; and from the ignorance and emptiness 218:231,27[A ]| of her mind$0$, wholly unable to$9$ ward off any portion of 218:231,28[A ]| that$6#2$ universal contempt which$6#1$ her rage for$4$ admiration 218:231,29[A ]| will$1$ excite. In$4$ this danger $PP#G$Kitty is also comprehended. 218:231,30[A ]| She will$1$ follow wherever $PP#H$Lydia leads. Vain, ignorant, 218:231,31[A ]| idle, and absolutely uncontrouled! Oh! my dear$2#1$ father, 218:231,32[A ]| can you suppose it possible that$3$ they will$1$ not be censured 218:231,33[A ]| and despised wherever they are known, and that$3$ their 218:231,34[A ]| sisters will$1$ not be often involved in$4$ the disgrace$0$?" 218:231,35[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet saw that$3$ her whole$2$ heart was in$4$ the subject$0$; 218:231,36[' ]| and affectionately taking her hand$0$, said in$4$ reply$0$, 218:231,37[C ]| "Do not make$1$ yourself uneasy, my love$0$. Wherever 218:231,38[C ]| you and $PP#E$Jane are known, you must be respected and 218:232,01[C ]| valued; and you will$1$ not appear to$4$ less advantage for$4$ 218:232,02[C ]| having a couple of ~~ or I may$1$ say, three very silly sisters. 218:232,03[C ]| We shall have no$2$ peace at Longbourn if $PP#H$Lydia does not 218:232,04[C ]| go to$4$ Brighton. Let her go then. $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster is 218:232,05[C ]| a sensible$2#2$ man, and will$1$ keep her out$5$ of any real mischief; 218:232,06[C ]| and she is luckily too$5#1$ poor to$9$ be an object$0$ of prey to$4$ 218:232,07[C ]| any*body. At Brighton she will$1$ be of less importance even$5$ 218:232,08[C ]| as a common$2$ flirt than she has been here. The officers 218:232,09[C ]| will$1$ find women better worth their notice$0$. Let us hope$1$, 218:232,10[C ]| therefore, that$3$ her being$1$ there may$1$ teach her her own$2$ 218:232,11[C ]| insignificance. At any rate$0$, she cannot grow many degrees 218:232,12[C ]| worse, without authorizing us to$9$ lock$1$ her up$5$ for$4$ the rest$0#1$ 218:232,13[C ]| of her life." 218:232,14[' ]| With this answer$0$ $PP#A$Elizabeth was forced to$9$ be content; 218:232,15[' ]| but her own$2$ opinion continued the same, and she left 218:232,16[' ]| him disappointed and sorry. It was not in$4$ her nature, 218:232,17[' ]| however, to$9$ increase$1$ her vexations, by$4$ dwelling on$4$ them. 218:232,18[' ]| She was confident of having performed her duty, and to$9$ 218:232,19[' ]| fret over unavoidable evils, or augment them by$4$ anxiety, 218:232,20[' ]| was no$2$ part$0$ of her disposition. 218:232,21[' ]| Had $PP#H$Lydia and her mother known the substance of her 218:232,22[' ]| conference with her father, their indignation would hardly 218:232,23[' ]| have found expression in$4$ their united volubility. In$4$ 218:232,24[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia's imagination, a visit$0$ to$4$ Brighton comprised every 218:232,25[' ]| possibility of earthly happiness. She saw with the creative 218:232,26[' ]| eye of fancy$0$, the streets of that$6#2$ gay bathing*place covered 218:232,27[' ]| with officers. She saw herself the object$0$ of attention, to$4$ 218:232,28[' ]| tens and to$4$ scores of them at present$0#1$ unknown. She saw 218:232,29[' ]| all the glories of the camp; its tents stretched forth in$4$ 218:232,30[' ]| beauteous uniformity of lines, crowded with the young 218:232,31[' ]| and the gay, and dazzling with scarlet; and to$9$ complete$1$ 218:232,32[' ]| the view$0$, she saw herself seated beneath a tent, tenderly 218:232,33[' ]| flirting with at least six officers at once. 218:232,34[' ]| Had she known that$3$ her sister sought to$9$ tear$1$ her from 218:232,35[' ]| such prospects and such realities as these, what would 218:232,36[' ]| have been her sensations? They could have been understood 218:232,37[' ]| only by$4$ her mother, who$6#1$ might have felt nearly 218:232,38[' ]| the same. $PP#H$Lydia's going to$4$ Brighton was all that$6#1$ consoled 218:233,01[' ]| her for$4$ the melancholy$2$ conviction of her husband's 218:233,02[' ]| never intending to$9$ go there himself. 218:233,03[' ]| But they were entirely ignorant of what had passed; 218:233,04[' ]| and their raptures continued with little intermission to$4$ the 218:233,05[' ]| very day of $PP#H$Lydia's leaving home. 218:233,06[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was now to$9$ see $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham for$4$ the last$2$ 218:233,07[' ]| time. Having been frequently in$4$ company with him since 218:233,08[' ]| her return$0$, agitation was pretty$5$ well$5$ over; the agitations 218:233,09[' ]| of former partiality entirely so$5#2$. She had even$5$ learnt to$9$ 218:233,10[' ]| detect, in$4$ the very gentleness which$6#1$ had first delighted 218:233,11[' ]| her, an affectation and a sameness to$9$ disgust$1$ and weary. 218:233,12[' ]| In$4$ his present$2$ behaviour to$4$ herself, moreover, she had 218:233,13[' ]| a fresh source of displeasure, for$3$ the inclination he soon 218:233,14[' ]| testified of renewing those attentions which$6#1$ had marked 218:233,15[' ]| the early part$0$ of their acquaintance, could only serve, 218:233,16[' ]| after$4$ what had since passed, to$9$ provoke her. She lost 218:233,17[' ]| all concern$0$ for$4$ him in$4$ finding herself thus selected as the 218:233,18[' ]| object$0$ of such idle and frivolous gallantry; and while$3$ she 218:233,19[' ]| steadily repressed it, could not but feel the reproof contained 218:233,20[' ]| in$4$ his believing, that$3$ however long, and for$4$ whatever 218:233,21[' ]| cause, his attentions had been withdrawn, her vanity 218:233,22[' ]| would be gratified and her preference secured at any time 218:233,23[' ]| by$4$ their renewal. 218:233,24[' ]| On$4$ the very last$2$ day of the regiment's remaining in$4$ 218:233,25[' ]| Meryton, he dined with others of the officers at Longbourn; 218:233,26[' ]| and so$5#1$ little was $PP#A$Elizabeth disposed to$9$ part$1$ from him 218:233,27[' ]| in$4$ good*humour, that$3$ on$4$ his making some enquiry as to$4$ 218:233,28[' ]| the manner in$4$ which$6#1$ her time had passed at Hunsford, 218:233,29[' ]| she mentioned $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam's and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's 218:233,30[' ]| having both spent three weeks at Rosings, and asked 218:233,31[' ]| him if he were acquainted with the former. 218:233,32[' ]| He looked surprised, displeased, alarmed; but with 218:233,33[' ]| a moment's recollection and a returning smile$0$, replied, 218:233,34[' ]| that$3$ 218:233,34@p | he had formerly seen him often; 218:233,34[' ]| and after$4$ observing 218:233,35[' ]| that$3$ 218:233,35@p | he was a very gentlemanlike man, 218:233,35[' ]| asked her 218:233,35@p | how she 218:233,36@p | had liked him. 218:233,36[' ]| Her answer$0$ was warmly in$4$ his favour$0$. 218:233,37[' ]| With an air of indifference he soon afterwards added, 218:233,38[P ]| "How long did you say that$3$ he was at Rosings?" 218:234,01[A ]| "Nearly three weeks." 218:234,02[P ]| "And you saw him frequently?" 218:234,03[A ]| "Yes, almost every day." 218:234,04[P ]| "His manners are very different from his cousin's." 218:234,05[A ]| "Yes, very different. But I think $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy improves 218:234,06[A ]| on$4$ acquaintance." 218:234,07[P ]| "Indeed!" 218:234,07[' ]| cried $PP#P$Wickham with a look$0$ which$6#1$ did not 218:234,08[' ]| escape$1$ her. 218:234,08[P ]| "And pray may$1$ I ask?" 218:234,08[' ]| but checking himself, 218:234,09[' ]| he added in$4$ a gayer tone, 218:234,09[P ]| "Is it in$4$ address$0$ that$6#1$ he 218:234,10[P ]| improves? Has he deigned to$9$ add ought of civility to$4$ 218:234,11[P ]| his ordinary style? for$3$ I dare$1#2$ not hope$1$," 218:234,11[' ]| he continued 218:234,12[' ]| in$4$ a lower$2$ and more serious$2$ tone, 218:234,12[P ]| "that$3$ he is improved 218:234,13[P ]| in$4$ essentials." 218:234,14[A ]| "Oh, no$7$!" 218:234,14[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth. 218:234,14[A ]| "In$4$ essentials, I believe, 218:234,15[A ]| he is very much what he ever was." 218:234,16[' ]| While$3$ she spoke, $PP#P$Wickham looked as if scarcely knowing 218:234,17[' ]| whether to$9$ rejoice over her words, or to$9$ distrust$1$ their 218:234,18[' ]| meaning. There was a something in$4$ her countenance 218:234,19[' ]| which$6#1$ made him listen with an apprehensive and anxious 218:234,20[' ]| attention, while$3$ she added, 218:234,21[A ]| "When I said that$3$ he improved on$4$ acquaintance, I did 218:234,22[A ]| not mean$1$ that$3$ either his mind$0$ or manners were in$4$ a state$0$ 218:234,23[A ]| of improvement, but that$3$ from knowing him better, his 218:234,24[A ]| disposition was better understood." 218:234,25[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham's alarm$0$ now appeared in$4$ a heightened complexion 218:234,26[' ]| and agitated look$0$; for$4$ a few minutes he was 218:234,27[' ]| silent; till, shaking off his embarrassment, he turned to$4$ 218:234,28[' ]| her again, and said in$4$ the gentlest of accents, 218:234,29[P ]| "You, who$6#1$ so$5#1$ well$5$ know my feelings towards $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 218:234,30[P ]| will$1$ readily comprehend how sincerely I must rejoice that$3$ 218:234,31[P ]| he is wise enough to$9$ assume even$5$ the \appearance\ of what 218:234,32[P ]| is right$2#1$. His pride, in$4$ that$6#2$ direction, may$1$ be of service, 218:234,33[P ]| if not to$4$ himself, to$4$ many others, for$3$ it must deter him 218:234,34[P ]| from such foul misconduct as I have suffered by$4$. I only 218:234,35[P ]| fear$1$ that$3$ the sort of cautiousness, to$4$ which$6#1$ you, I imagine, 218:234,36[P ]| have been alluding, is merely adopted on$4$ his visits to$4$ his 218:234,37[P ]| aunt, of whose$6#1$ good opinion and judgment he stands 218:234,38[P ]| much in$4$ awe. His fear$0$ of her, has always operated, 218:235,01[P ]| I know, when they were together; and a good deal$0$ is to$9$ 218:235,02[P ]| be imputed to$4$ his wish$0$ of forwarding the match$0$ with 218:235,03[P ]| $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh, which$6#1$ I am certain he has very much 218:235,04[P ]| at heart." 218:235,05[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not repress a smile$0$ at this, but she 218:235,06[' ]| answered only by$4$ a slight$2$ inclination of the head$0$. She 218:235,07[' ]| saw that$3$ he wanted to$9$ engage her on$4$ the old subject$0$ of 218:235,08[' ]| his grievances, and she was in$4$ no$2$ humour to$9$ indulge 218:235,09[' ]| him. The rest$0#1$ of the evening passed with the \appearance\, 218:235,10[' ]| on$4$ his side$0$, of usual cheerfulness, but with no$2$ farther 218:235,11[' ]| attempt$0$ to$9$ distinguish $PP#A$Elizabeth; and they parted at last$0$ 218:235,12[' ]| with mutual civility, and possibly a mutual desire$0$ of never 218:235,13[' ]| meeting again. 218:235,14[' ]| When the party broke up$5$, $PP#H$Lydia returned with $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster 218:235,15[' ]| to$4$ Meryton, from whence they were to$9$ set$1$ out$5$ 218:235,16[' ]| early the next morning. The separation between her and 218:235,17[' ]| her family was rather noisy than pathetic. $PP#G$Kitty was the 218:235,18[' ]| only one who$6#1$ shed tears; but she did weep from vexation 218:235,19[' ]| and envy$0$. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was diffuse in$4$ her good wishes$0$ 218:235,20[' ]| for$4$ the felicity of her daughter, and impressive in$4$ her 218:235,21[' ]| injunctions that$3$ she would not miss the opportunity of 218:235,22[' ]| enjoying herself as much as possible; advice, which$6#1$ there 218:235,23[' ]| was every reason$0$ to$9$ believe would be attended to$4$; and 218:235,24[' ]| in$4$ the clamorous happiness of $PP#H$Lydia herself in$4$ bidding 218:235,25[' ]| farewell, the more gentle adieus of her sisters were uttered 218:235,26[' ]| without being$1$ heard. 219:236,01[' ]| Had $PP#A$Elizabeth's opinion been all drawn from her own$2$ 219:236,02[' ]| family, she could not have formed a very pleasing picture$0$ 219:236,03[' ]| of conjugal felicity or domestic$2$ comfort$0$. Her father 219:236,04[' ]| captivated by$4$ youth and beauty, and that$6#2$ appearance 219:236,05[' ]| of good*humour, which$6#1$ youth and beauty generally give, 219:236,06[' ]| had married a woman whose$6#1$ weak understanding and 219:236,07[' ]| illiberal mind$0$, had very early in$4$ their marriage put an 219:236,08[' ]| end$0$ to$4$ all real affection for$4$ her. Respect$0$, esteem$0$, and 219:236,09[' ]| confidence, had vanished for*ever; and all his views of 219:236,10[' ]| domestic$2$ happiness were overthrown. But $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet 219:236,11[' ]| was not of a disposition to$9$ seek comfort$0$ for$4$ the disappointment 219:236,12[' ]| which$6#1$ his own$2$ imprudence had brought on$5$, in$4$ any 219:236,13[' ]| of those pleasures which$6#1$ too$5#1$ often console the unfortunate 219:236,14[' ]| for$4$ their folly or their vice. He was fond of the country 219:236,15[' ]| and of books; and from these tastes had arisen his 219:236,16[' ]| principal$2$ enjoyments. To$4$ his wife he was very little 219:236,17[' ]| otherwise indebted, than as her ignorance and folly had 219:236,18[' ]| contributed to$4$ his amusement. This is not the sort of 219:236,19[' ]| happiness which$6#1$ a man would in$4$ general$0$ wish$1$ to$9$ owe 219:236,20[' ]| to$4$ his wife; but where other powers of entertainment 219:236,21[' ]| are wanting, the true philosopher will$1$ derive benefit from 219:236,22[' ]| such as are given. 219:236,23[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, however, had never been blind$2$ to$4$ the impropriety 219:236,24[' ]| of her father's behaviour as a husband. She 219:236,25[' ]| had always seen it with pain$0$; but respecting his abilities, 219:236,26[' ]| and grateful for$4$ his affectionate treatment of herself, she 219:236,27[' ]| endeavoured to$9$ forget what she could not overlook, and 219:236,28[' ]| to$9$ banish from her thoughts that$6#2$ continual breach of 219:236,29[' ]| conjugal obligation and decorum which$6#1$, in$4$ exposing his 219:236,30[' ]| wife to$4$ the contempt of her own$2$ children, was so$5#1$ highly 219:236,31[' ]| reprehensible. But she had never felt so$5#1$ strongly as now, 219:236,32[' ]| the disadvantages which$6#1$ must attend the children of so$5#1$ 219:236,33[' ]| unsuitable a marriage, nor ever been so$5#1$ fully aware of the 219:237,01[' ]| evils arising from so$5#1$ ill-judged a direction of talents; 219:237,02[' ]| talents which$6#1$ rightly used, might at least have preserved 219:237,03[' ]| the respectability of his daughters, even$5$ if incapable of 219:237,04[' ]| enlarging the mind$0$ of his wife. 219:237,05[' ]| When $PP#A$Elizabeth had rejoiced over $PP#P$Wickham's departure, 219:237,06[' ]| she found little other cause for$4$ satisfaction in$4$ the loss of 219:237,07[' ]| the regiment. Their parties abroad were less varied than 219:237,08[' ]| before$5$; and at home she had a mother and sister whose$6#1$ 219:237,09[' ]| constant repinings at the dulness of every*thing around$4$ 219:237,10[' ]| them, threw a real gloom over their domestic$2$ circle; 219:237,11[' ]| and, though $PP#G$Kitty might in$4$ time regain her natural$2$ degree 219:237,12[' ]| of sense, since the disturbers of her brain were removed, 219:237,13[' ]| her other sister, from whose$6#1$ disposition greater evil might 219:237,14[' ]| be apprehended, was likely to$9$ be hardened in$4$ all her folly 219:237,15[' ]| and assurance, by$4$ a situation of such double$2$ danger as 219:237,16[' ]| a watering*place and a camp. Upon$4$ the whole$0$, therefore, 219:237,17[' ]| she found, what has been sometimes found before$5$, that$3$ 219:237,18[' ]| an event to$4$ which$6#1$ she had looked forward$5$ with impatient 219:237,19[' ]| desire$0$, did not in$4$ taking place$0$, bring all the satisfaction 219:237,20[' ]| she had promised herself. It was consequently necessary 219:237,21[' ]| to$9$ name$1$ some other period for$4$ the commencement of 219:237,22[' ]| actual felicity; to$9$ have some other point$0$ on$4$ which$6#1$ her 219:237,23[' ]| wishes$0$ and hopes$0$ might be fixed, and by$4$ again enjoying 219:237,24[' ]| the pleasure of anticipation, console herself for$4$ the present$0#1$, 219:237,25[' ]| and prepare for$4$ another disappointment. Her tour to$4$ 219:237,26[' ]| the Lakes was now the object$0$ of her happiest thoughts; 219:237,27[' ]| it was her best consolation for$4$ all the uncomfortable 219:237,28[' ]| hours, which$6#1$ the discontentedness of her mother and 219:237,29[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty made inevitable; and could she have included 219:237,30[' ]| $PP#E$Jane in$4$ the scheme$0$, every part$0$ of it would have been 219:237,31[' ]| perfect$2$. 219:237,32@a | "But it is fortunate," 219:237,32[' ]| thought$1$ she, 219:237,32@a | "that$3$ I have something 219:237,33@a | to$9$ wish$1$ for$4$. Were the whole$2$ arrangement complete$2$, 219:237,34@a | my disappointment would be certain. But here, by$4$ 219:237,35@a | carrying with me one ceaseless source of regret$0$ in$4$ my 219:237,36@a | sister's absence, I may$1$ reasonably hope$1$ to$9$ have all my 219:237,37@a | expectations of pleasure realized. A scheme$0$ of which$6#1$ 219:237,38@a | every part$0$ promises$1$ delight$0$, can never be successful; and 219:238,01@a | general$2$ disappointment is only warded off by$4$ the defence 219:238,02@a | of some little peculiar vexation." 219:238,03[' ]| When $PP#H$Lydia went away, she promised to$9$ write very 219:238,04[' ]| often and very minutely to$4$ her mother and $PP#G$Kitty; but 219:238,05[' ]| her letters were always long expected, and always very 219:238,06[' ]| short. Those to$4$ her mother, contained little else, than 219:238,07[' ]| that$3$ 219:238,07@h | they were just$5$ returned from the library, where 219:238,08@h | such and such officers had attended them, and where she 219:238,09@h | had seen such beautiful ornaments as made her quite 219:238,10@h | wild; that$3$ she had a new gown, or a new parasol, which$6#1$ 219:238,11@h | she would have described more fully, but was obliged 219:238,12@h | to$9$ leave$1$ off in$4$ a violent hurry$0$, as $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster called her, 219:238,13@h | and they were going to$4$ the camp; ~~ 219:238,13[' ]| and from her correspondence 219:238,14[' ]| with her sister, there was still$5$ less to$9$ be learnt ~~ 219:238,15[' ]| for$3$ her letters to$4$ $PP#G$Kitty, though rather longer, were much 219:238,16[' ]| too$5#1$ full of lines under the words to$9$ be made public$2$. 219:238,17[' ]| After$4$ the first fortnight or three weeks of her absence, 219:238,18[' ]| health, good*humour and cheerfulness began to$9$ re-appear 219:238,19[' ]| at Longbourn. Everything wore a happier aspect. The 219:238,20[' ]| families who$6#1$ had been in$4$ town for$4$ the winter came back$5$ 219:238,21[' ]| again, and summer finery and summer engagements arose. 219:238,22[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was restored to$4$ her usual querulous serenity, 219:238,23[' ]| and by$4$ the middle of June $PP#G$Kitty was so$5#1$ much recovered 219:238,24[' ]| as to$9$ be able to$9$ enter Meryton without tears; an event 219:238,25[' ]| of such happy promise$0$ as to$9$ make$1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth hope$1$, that$3$ 219:238,26[' ]| by$4$ the following Christmas, she might be so$5#1$ tolerably 219:238,27[' ]| reasonable as not to$9$ mention$1$ an officer above$4$ once a day, 219:238,28[' ]| unless by$4$ some cruel and malicious arrangement at the 219:238,29[' ]| war-office, another regiment should be quartered in$4$ 219:238,30[' ]| Meryton. 219:238,31[' ]| The time fixed for$4$ the beginning of their Northern tour 219:238,32[' ]| was now fast approaching; and a fortnight only was 219:238,33[' ]| wanting of it, when a letter arrived from $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 219:238,34[' ]| which$6#1$ at once delayed its commencement and curtailed 219:238,35[' ]| its extent. 219:238,35@o | $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner would be prevented by$4$ business 219:238,36@o | from setting out$5$ till a fortnight later in$4$ July, and must 219:238,37@o | be in$4$ London again within a month; and as that$6#2$ left 219:238,38@o | too$5#1$ short a period for$4$ them to$9$ go so$5#1$ far, and see so$5#1$ much 219:239,01@o | as they had proposed, or at least to$9$ see it with the leisure 219:239,02@o | and comfort$0$ they had built on$5$, they were obliged to$9$ give 219:239,03@o | up$5$ the Lakes, and substitute a more contracted tour; and, 219:239,04@o | according to$4$ the present$2$ plan, were to$9$ go no$2$ farther 219:239,05@o | northward than Derbyshire. In$4$ that$6#2$ county, there was 219:239,06@o | enough to$9$ be seen, to$9$ occupy the chief of their three weeks; 219:239,07[' ]| and to$4$ $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner it had a peculiarly strong attraction. 219:239,08[' ]| The town where she had formerly passed some years of 219:239,09[' ]| her life, and where they were now to$9$ spend a few days, 219:239,10[' ]| was probably as great an object$0$ of her curiosity, as all 219:239,11[' ]| the celebrated beauties of Matlock, Chatsworth, Dovedale, 219:239,12[' ]| or the Park. 219:239,13[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was excessively disappointed; she had set$1$ 219:239,14[' ]| her heart on$4$ seeing the Lakes; and still$5$ thought$1$ there 219:239,15[' ]| might have been time enough. But it was her business 219:239,16[' ]| to$9$ be satisfied ~~ and certainly her temper to$9$ be happy; 219:239,17[' ]| and all was soon right$2#1$ again. 219:239,18[' ]| With the mention$0$ of Derbyshire, there were many ideas 219:239,19[' ]| connected. It was impossible for$4$ her to$9$ see the word 219:239,20[' ]| without thinking of Pemberley and its owner. 219:239,20[A ]| "But 219:239,21[A ]| surely," 219:239,21[' ]| said she, 219:239,21[A ]| "I may$1$ enter his county with impunity, 219:239,22[A ]| and rob it of a few petrified spars without his perceiving 219:239,23[A ]| me." 219:239,24[' ]| The period of expectation was now doubled. Four 219:239,25[' ]| weeks were to$9$ pass$1$ away before$4$ her uncle and aunt's 219:239,26[' ]| arrival. But they did pass$1$ away, and $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 219:239,27[' ]| with their four children, did at length appear 219:239,28[' ]| at Longbourn. The children, two girls of six and eight 219:239,29[' ]| years old, and two younger boys, were to$9$ be left under 219:239,30[' ]| the particular care$0$ of their cousin $PP#E$Jane, who$6#1$ was the 219:239,31[' ]| general$2$ favourite$0$, and whose$6#1$ steady sense and sweetness 219:239,32[' ]| of temper exactly adapted her for$4$ attending to$4$ them in$4$ 219:239,33[' ]| every way ~~ teaching them, playing with them, and loving 219:239,34[' ]| them. 219:239,35[' ]| The $PP#N1$Gardiners staid only one night at Longbourn, and set$1$ 219:239,36[' ]| off the next morning with $PP#A$Elizabeth in$4$ pursuit of novelty 219:239,37[' ]| and amusement. One enjoyment was certain ~~ that$6#2$ of 219:239,38[' ]| suitableness as companions; a suitableness which$6#1$ comprehended 219:240,01[' ]| health and temper to$9$ bear$1$ inconveniences ~~ 219:240,02[' ]| cheerfulness to$9$ enhance every pleasure ~~ and affection and 219:240,03[' ]| intelligence, which$6#1$ might supply$1$ it among themselves if 219:240,04[' ]| there were disappointments abroad. 219:240,05[' ]| It is not the object$0$ of this work$0$ to$9$ give a description 219:240,06[' ]| of Derbyshire, nor of any of the remarkable places$0$ through$4$ 219:240,07[' ]| which$6#1$ their route thither lay$1#2$; Oxford, Blenheim, Warwick, 219:240,08[' ]| Kenelworth, Birmingham, &c% are sufficiently known. 219:240,09[' ]| A small part$0$ of Derbyshire is all the present$2$ concern$0$. 219:240,10[' ]| To$4$ the little town of Lambton, the scene of $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner's 219:240,11[' ]| former residence, and where she had lately learned that$3$ 219:240,12[' ]| some acquaintance still$5$ remained, they bent their steps, 219:240,13[' ]| after$4$ having seen all the principal$2$ wonders$0$ of the country; 219:240,14[' ]| and within five miles of Lambton, $PP#A$Elizabeth found from 219:240,15[' ]| her aunt, that$3$ Pemberley was situated. It was not in$4$ 219:240,16[' ]| their direct$2$ road, nor more than a mile or two out$5$ of it. 219:240,17[' ]| In$4$ talking over their route the evening before$5$, $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner 219:240,18[' ]| expressed an inclination to$9$ see the place$0$ again. 219:240,19[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner declared his willingness, and $PP#A$Elizabeth was 219:240,20[' ]| applied to$5$ for$4$ her approbation. 219:240,21[O ]| "My love$0$, should not you like$1$ to$9$ see a place$0$ of which$6#1$ 219:240,22[O ]| you have heard so$5#1$ much?" 219:240,22[' ]| said her aunt. 219:240,22[O ]| "A place$0$ too$5#2$, 219:240,23[O ]| with which$6#1$ so$5#1$ many of your acquaintance are connected. 219:240,24[O ]| $PP#P$Wickham passed all his youth there, you know." 219:240,25[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was distressed. She felt that$3$ she had no$2$ 219:240,26[' ]| business at Pemberley, and was obliged to$9$ assume a disinclination 219:240,27[' ]| for$4$ seeing it. 219:240,27@a | She must own$1$ that$3$ she was tired 219:240,28@a | of great houses; after$4$ going over so$5#1$ many, she really had 219:240,29@a | no$2$ pleasure in$4$ fine carpets or satin curtains. 219:240,30[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner abused her stupidity. 219:240,30[O ]| "If it were merely 219:240,31[O ]| a fine house richly furnished," 219:240,31[' ]| said she, 219:240,31[O ]| "I should not 219:240,32[O ]| care$1$ about$4$ it myself; but the grounds are delightful. 219:240,33[O ]| They have some of the finest woods in$4$ the country." 219:240,34[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth said no$2$ more ~~ but her mind$0$ could not 219:240,35[' ]| acquiesce. The possibility of meeting $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, while$4$ 219:240,36[' ]| viewing the place$0$, instantly occurred. 219:240,36@a | It would be 219:240,37@a | dreadful! 219:240,37[' ]| She blushed at the very idea; and thought$1$ 219:240,38@a | it would be better to$9$ speak openly to$4$ her aunt, than to$9$ 219:241,01@a | run$1$ such a risk$0$. But against this, there were objections; 219:241,02[' ]| and she finally resolved that$3$ 219:241,02@a | it could be the last$2$ resource, 219:241,03@a | if her private$2$ enquiries as to$4$ the absence of the family, 219:241,04@a | were unfavourably answered. 219:241,05[' ]| Accordingly, when she retired at night, she asked the 219:241,06[' ]| chambermaid whether Pemberley were not a very fine 219:241,07[' ]| place$0$, what was the name$0$ of its proprietor, and with no$2$ 219:241,08[' ]| little alarm$0$, whether the family were down$5$ for$4$ the summer. 219:241,09[' ]| A most welcome$2$ negative followed the last$2$ question$0$ ~~ 219:241,10[' ]| and her alarms being$1$ now removed, she was at leisure to$9$ 219:241,11[' ]| feel a great deal$0$ of curiosity to$9$ see the house herself; 219:241,12[' ]| and when the subject$0$ was revived the next morning, and 219:241,13[' ]| she was again applied to$4$, could readily answer$1$, and with 219:241,14[' ]| a proper air of indifference, that$3$ she had not really any 219:241,15[' ]| dislike$0$ to$4$ the scheme$0$. 219:241,16[' ]| To$4$ Pemberley, therefore, they were to$9$ go. 301:245,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, as they drove along$5$, watched for$4$ the first 301:245,02[' ]| appearance of Pemberley*Woods with some perturbation; 301:245,03[' ]| and when at length they turned in$5$ at the lodge, her 301:245,04[' ]| spirits were in$4$ a high flutter. 301:245,05[' ]| The park was very large, and contained great variety 301:245,06[' ]| of ground. They entered it in$4$ one of its lowest points, 301:245,07[' ]| and drove for$4$ some time through$4$ a beautiful wood, 301:245,08[' ]| stretching over a wide extent. 301:245,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's mind$0$ was too$5#1$ full for$4$ conversation, but she 301:245,10[' ]| saw and admired every remarkable spot and point$0$ of 301:245,11[' ]| view$0$. They gradually ascended for$4$ half a mile, and then 301:245,12[' ]| found themselves at the top of a considerable eminence, 301:245,13[' ]| where the wood ceased, and the eye was instantly caught 301:245,14[' ]| by$4$ Pemberley*House, situated on$4$ the opposite side$0$ of 301:245,15[' ]| a valley, into which$6#1$ the road with some abruptness wound$1#1$. 301:245,16[' ]| It was a large, handsome, stone building, standing well$5$ on$4$ 301:245,17[' ]| rising ground, and backed by$4$ a ridge of high woody hills; ~~ 301:245,18[' ]| and in$4$ front$0$, a stream of some natural$2$ importance was 301:245,19[' ]| swelled into greater, but without any artificial appearance. 301:245,20[' ]| Its banks were neither formal, nor falsely adorned. $PP#A$Elizabeth 301:245,21[' ]| was delighted. She had never seen a place$0$ for$4$ which$6#1$ 301:245,22[' ]| nature had done more, or where natural$2$ beauty had been 301:245,23[' ]| so$5#1$ little counteracted by$4$ an awkward taste. They were 301:245,24[' ]| all of them warm$2$ in$4$ their admiration; and at that$6#2$ moment 301:245,25[' ]| she felt, that$3$ 301:245,25@a | to$9$ be mistress of Pemberley might be something! 301:245,26@a | 301:245,27[' ]| They descended the hill, crossed the bridge, and drove 301:245,28[' ]| to$4$ the door; and, while$4$ examining the nearer aspect of 301:245,29[' ]| the house, all her apprehensions of meeting its owner 301:245,30[' ]| returned. She dreaded lest the chambermaid had been 301:246,01[' ]| mistaken. On$4$ applying to$9$ see the place$0$, they were 301:246,02[' ]| admitted into the hall; and $PP#A$Elizabeth, as they waited 301:246,03[' ]| for$4$ the housekeeper, had leisure to$9$ wonder$1$ at her being$1$ 301:246,04[' ]| where she was. 301:246,05[' ]| The housekeeper came; a respectable-looking, elderly 301:246,06[' ]| woman, much less fine, and more civil, than she had any 301:246,07[' ]| notion of finding her. They followed her into the dining-parlour. 301:246,08[' ]| It was a large, well-proportioned room, handsomely 301:246,09[' ]| fitted up$5$. $PP#A$Elizabeth, after$4$ slightly surveying it, 301:246,10[' ]| went to$4$ a window to$9$ enjoy its prospect. The hill, crowned 301:246,11[' ]| with wood, from which$6#1$ they had descended, receiving 301:246,12[' ]| increased abruptness from the distance$0$, was a beautiful 301:246,13[' ]| object$0$. Every disposition of the ground was good; and 301:246,14[' ]| she looked on$4$ the whole$2$ scene, the river, the trees scattered 301:246,15[' ]| on$4$ its banks, and the winding of the valley, as far as she 301:246,16[' ]| could trace it, with delight$0$. As they passed into other 301:246,17[' ]| rooms, these objects$0$ were taking different positions; but 301:246,18[' ]| from every window there were beauties to$9$ be seen. The 301:246,19[' ]| rooms were lofty and handsome, and their furniture 301:246,20[' ]| suitable to$4$ the fortune of their proprietor; but $PP#A$Elizabeth 301:246,21[' ]| saw, with admiration of his taste, that$3$ it was neither 301:246,22[' ]| gaudy nor uselessly fine; with less of splendor, and more 301:246,23[' ]| real elegance, than the furniture of Rosings. 301:246,24@a | "And of this place$0$," 301:246,24[' ]| thought$1$ she, 301:246,24@a | "I might have been 301:246,25@a | mistress! With these rooms I might now have been 301:246,26@a | familiarly acquainted! Instead of viewing them as a 301:246,27@a | stranger$0$, I might have rejoiced in$4$ them as my own$2$, and 301:246,28@a | welcomed to$4$ them as visitors my uncle and aunt. ~~ But 301:246,29@a | no$7$," ~~ 301:246,29[' ]| recollecting herself, ~~ 301:246,29@a | "that$6#2$ could never be: my 301:246,30@a | uncle and aunt would have been lost to$4$ me: I should 301:246,31@a | not have been allowed to$9$ invite them." 301:246,32[' ]| This was a lucky recollection ~~ it saved her from something 301:246,33[' ]| like$4$ regret$0$. 301:246,34[' ]| She longed to$9$ enquire of the housekeeper, whether her 301:246,35[' ]| master were really absent, but had not courage for$4$ it. 301:246,36[' ]| At length, however, the question$0$ was asked by$4$ her uncle; 301:246,37[' ]| and she turned away with alarm$0$, while$3$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds 301:246,38[' ]| replied, that$3$ he was, adding, 301:246,38[V ]| "but we expect him to-morrow, 301:247,01[V ]| with a large party of friends." 301:247,01[' ]| How rejoiced 301:247,02[' ]| was $PP#A$Elizabeth that$3$ their own$2$ journey had not by$4$ any 301:247,03[' ]| circumstance been delayed a day! 301:247,04[' ]| Her aunt now called her to$9$ look$1$ at a picture$0$. She 301:247,05[' ]| approached, and saw the likeness of $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham suspended, 301:247,06[' ]| amongst several other miniatures, over the mantle-piece. 301:247,07[' ]| Her aunt asked her, smilingly, how she liked it. 301:247,08[' ]| The housekeeper came forward$5$, and told them 301:247,08@v | it was the 301:247,09@v | picture$0$ of a young gentleman, the son of her late master's 301:247,10@v | steward, who$6#1$ had been brought up$5$ by$4$ him at his own$2$ 301:247,11@v | expence. ~~ 301:247,11[V ]| "He is now gone into the army," 301:247,11[' ]| she added, 301:247,12[V ]| "but I am afraid he has turned out$5$ very wild." 301:247,13[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner looked at her niece with a smile$0$, but 301:247,14[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not return$1$ it. 301:247,15[V ]| "And that$6#2$," 301:247,15[' ]| said $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds, pointing to$4$ another 301:247,16[' ]| of the miniatures, 301:247,16[V ]| "is my master ~~ and very like$4$ him. 301:247,17[V ]| It was drawn at the same time as the other ~~ about$4$ eight 301:247,18[V ]| years ago." 301:247,19[O ]| "I have heard much of your master's fine person," 301:247,20[' ]| said $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, looking at the picture$0$; 301:247,20[O ]| "it is a handsome 301:247,21[O ]| face$0$. But, $PP#A$Lizzy, you can tell us whether it is like$4$ 301:247,22[O ]| or not." 301:247,23[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds's respect$0$ for$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth seemed to$9$ increase$1$ 301:247,24[' ]| on$4$ this intimation of her knowing her master. 301:247,25[V ]| "Does that$6#2$ young lady know $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy?" 301:247,26[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth coloured, and said ~~ 301:247,26[A ]| "A little." 301:247,27[V ]| "And do not you think him a very handsome gentleman, 301:247,28[V ]| Ma'am?" 301:247,29[A ]| "Yes, very handsome." 301:247,30[V ]| "I am sure \I\ know none so$5#1$ handsome; but in$4$ the 301:247,31[V ]| gallery up*stairs you will$1$ see a finer, larger picture$0$ of him 301:247,32[V ]| than this. This room was my late master's favourite$2$ 301:247,33[V ]| room, and these miniatures are just$5$ as they used to$9$ be 301:247,34[V ]| then. He was very fond of them." 301:247,35[' ]| This accounted to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth for$4$ $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's being$1$ 301:247,36[' ]| among them. 301:247,37[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds then directed their attention to$4$ one of 301:247,38[' ]| $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, drawn when she was only eight years old. 301:248,01[N ]| "And is $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy as handsome as her brother?" 301:248,02[' ]| said $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner. 301:248,03[V ]| "Oh! yes ~~ the handsomest young lady that$6#1$ ever was 301:248,04[V ]| seen; and so$5#1$ accomplished! ~~ She plays$1$ and sings all day 301:248,05[V ]| long. In$4$ the next room is a new instrument just$5$ come 301:248,06[V ]| down$5$ for$4$ her ~~ a present$0#2$ from my master; she comes here 301:248,07[V ]| to-morrow with him." 301:248,08[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner, whose$6#1$ manners were easy and pleasant, 301:248,09[' ]| encouraged her communicativeness by$4$ his questions and 301:248,10[' ]| remarks; $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds, either from pride or attachment, 301:248,11[' ]| had evidently great pleasure in$4$ talking of her 301:248,12[' ]| master and his sister. 301:248,13[N ]| "Is your master much at Pemberley in$4$ the course$0$ of 301:248,14[N ]| the year?" 301:248,15[V ]| "Not so$5#1$ much as I could wish$1$, Sir; but I dare$1#2$ say he 301:248,16[V ]| may$1$ spend half his time here; and $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy is always 301:248,17[V ]| down$5$ for$4$ the summer months." 301:248,18@a | "Except," 301:248,18[' ]| thought$1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 301:248,18@a | "when she goes to$4$ 301:248,19@a | Ramsgate." 301:248,20[N ]| "If your master would marry, you might see more of 301:248,21[N ]| him." 301:248,22[V ]| "Yes, Sir; but I do not know when \that$6#2$\ will$1$ be. I do 301:248,23[V ]| not know who$6#1$ is good enough for$4$ him." 301:248,24[' ]| $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner smiled. $PP#A$Elizabeth could not 301:248,25[' ]| help$1$ saying, 301:248,25[A ]| "It is very much to$4$ his credit$0$, I am sure, that$3$ 301:248,26[A ]| you should think so$5#2$." 301:248,27[V ]| "I say no$2$ more than the truth, and what every*body 301:248,28[V ]| will$1$ say that$6#1$ knows him," 301:248,28[' ]| replied the other. $PP#A$Elizabeth 301:248,29[' ]| thought$1$ this was going pretty$5$ far; and she listened with 301:248,30[' ]| increasing astonishment as the housekeeper added, 301:248,31[V ]| "I have never had a cross$2$ word from him in$4$ my 301:248,32[V ]| life, and I have known him ever since he was four years 301:248,33[V ]| old." 301:248,34[' ]| This was praise$0$, of all others most extraordinary, most 301:248,35[' ]| opposite to$4$ her ideas. That$3$ he was not a good-tempered 301:248,36[' ]| man, had been her firmest opinion. Her keenest attention 301:248,37[' ]| was awakened; she longed to$9$ hear more, and was grateful 301:248,38[' ]| to$4$ her uncle for$4$ saying, 301:249,01[N ]| "There are very few people of whom$6#1$ so$5#1$ much can be 301:249,02[N ]| said. You are lucky in$4$ having such a master." 301:249,03[V ]| "Yes, Sir, I know I am. If I was to$9$ go through$4$ the 301:249,04[V ]| world, I could not meet$1$ with a better. But I have always 301:249,05[V ]| observed, that$3$ they who$6#1$ are good-natured when children, 301:249,06[V ]| are good-natured when they grow up$5$; and he was always 301:249,07[V ]| the sweetest-tempered, most generous-hearted, boy in$4$ the 301:249,08[V ]| world." 301:249,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth almost stared at her. ~~ 301:249,09@a | "Can this be $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy!" 301:249,10[' ]| thought$1$ she. 301:249,11[O ]| "His father was an excellent man," 301:249,11[' ]| said $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner. 301:249,12[V ]| "Yes, Ma'am, that$6#2$ he was indeed; and his son will$1$ be 301:249,13[V ]| just$5$ like$4$ him ~~ just$5$ as affable to$4$ the poor." 301:249,14[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth listened, wondered, doubted, and was impatient 301:249,15[' ]| for$4$ more. $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds could interest$1$ her on$4$ no$2$ 301:249,16[' ]| other point$0$. She related the subject$0$ of the pictures, the 301:249,17[' ]| dimensions of the rooms, and the price of the furniture, 301:249,18[' ]| in$4$ vain. $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner, highly amused by$4$ the kind$0$ of 301:249,19[' ]| family prejudice, to$4$ which$6#1$ he attributed her excessive 301:249,20[' ]| commendation of her master, soon led again to$4$ the subject$0$; 301:249,21[' ]| and she dwelt with energy on$4$ his many merits, as they 301:249,22[' ]| proceeded together up$4$ the great staircase. 301:249,23[V ]| "He is the best landlord, and the best master," 301:249,23[' ]| said 301:249,24[' ]| she, 301:249,24[V ]| "that$6#1$ ever lived. Not like$4$ the wild young men 301:249,25[V ]| now-a-days, who$6#1$ think of nothing but themselves. There 301:249,26[V ]| is not one of his tenants or servants but what will$1$ give 301:249,27[V ]| him a good name$0$. Some people call$1$ him proud; but 301:249,28[V ]| I am sure I never saw any*thing of it. To$4$ my fancy$0$, it is 301:249,29[V ]| only because he does not rattle away like$4$ other young 301:249,30[V ]| men." 301:249,31@a | "In$4$ what an amiable light$0$ does this place$1$ him!" 301:249,32[' ]| thought$1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth. 301:249,33[O ]| "This fine account$0$ of him," 301:249,33[' ]| whispered her aunt, as they 301:249,34[' ]| walked, 301:249,34[O ]| "is not quite consistent with his behaviour to$4$ our 301:249,35[O ]| poor friend." 301:249,36[A ]| "Perhaps we might be deceived." 301:249,37[O ]| "That$6#2$ is not very likely; our authority was too$5#1$ good." 301:249,38[' ]| On$4$ reaching the spacious lobby above$5$, they were shewn 301:250,01[' ]| into a very pretty$2$ sitting-room, lately fitted up$5$ with 301:250,02[' ]| greater elegance and lightness than the apartments below; 301:250,03[' ]| and were informed that$3$ 301:250,03@v | it was but just$5$ done, to$9$ give 301:250,04@v | pleasure to$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, who$6#1$ had taken a liking to$4$ the room, 301:250,05@v | when last$2$ at Pemberley. 301:250,06[A ]| "He is certainly a good brother," 301:250,06[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, as 301:250,07[' ]| she walked towards one of the windows. 301:250,08[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds anticipated $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy's delight$0$, when 301:250,09[' ]| she should enter the room. 301:250,09[V ]| "And this is always the way 301:250,10[V ]| with him," 301:250,10[' ]| she added. ~~ 301:250,10[V ]| "Whatever can give his sister 301:250,11[V ]| any pleasure, is sure to$9$ be done in$4$ a moment. There is 301:250,12[V ]| nothing he would not do for$4$ her." 301:250,13[' ]| The picture$0$ gallery, and two or three of the principal$2$ 301:250,14[' ]| bed-rooms, were all that$6#1$ remained to$9$ be shewn. In$4$ the 301:250,15[' ]| former were many good paintings; but $PP#A$Elizabeth knew 301:250,16[' ]| nothing of the art; and from such as had been already 301:250,17[' ]| visible below, she had willingly turned to$9$ look$1$ at some 301:250,18[' ]| drawings of $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy's, in$4$ crayons, whose$6#1$ subjects were 301:250,19[' ]| usually more interesting, and also more intelligible. 301:250,20[' ]| In$4$ the gallery there were many family portraits, but 301:250,21[' ]| they could have little to$9$ fix the attention of a stranger$0$. 301:250,22[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth walked on$5$ in$4$ quest of the only face$0$ whose$6#1$ 301:250,23[' ]| features would be known to$4$ her. At last$0$ it arrested her ~~ 301:250,24[' ]| and she beheld a striking resemblance of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, with 301:250,25[' ]| such a smile$0$ over the face$0$, as she remembered to$9$ have 301:250,26[' ]| sometimes seen, when he looked at her. She stood several 301:250,27[' ]| minutes before$4$ the picture$0$ in$4$ earnest contemplation, and 301:250,28[' ]| returned to$4$ it again before$3$ they quitted the gallery. 301:250,29[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds informed them, that$3$ it had been taken in$4$ 301:250,30[' ]| his father's life*time. 301:250,31[' ]| There was certainly at this moment, in$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's 301:250,32[' ]| mind$0$, a more gentle sensation$0#1$ towards the original, than 301:250,33[' ]| she had ever felt in$4$ the height of their acquaintance. 301:250,34[' ]| The commendation bestowed on$4$ him by$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Reynolds 301:250,35[' ]| was of no$2$ trifling nature. 301:250,35@a | What praise$0$ is more valuable 301:250,36@a | than the praise$0$ of an intelligent servant? As a brother, 301:250,37@a | a landlord, a master, 301:250,37[' ]| she considered 301:250,37@a | how many people's 301:250,38@a | happiness were in$4$ his guardianship! ~~ How much of 301:251,01@a | pleasure or pain$0$ it was in$4$ his power to$9$ bestow! ~~ How 301:251,02@a | much of good or evil must be done by$4$ him! 301:251,02[' ]| Every idea 301:251,03[' ]| that$6#1$ had been brought forward$5$ by$4$ the housekeeper was 301:251,04[' ]| favourable to$4$ his character, and as she stood before$4$ the 301:251,05[' ]| canvas, on$4$ which$6#1$ he was represented, and fixed his eyes 301:251,06[' ]| upon$4$ herself, she thought$1$ of his regard$0$ with a deeper 301:251,07[' ]| sentiment of gratitude than it had ever raised before$5$; 301:251,08[' ]| she remembered its warmth, and softened its impropriety 301:251,09[' ]| of expression. 301:251,10[' ]| When all of the house that$6#1$ was open$2$ to$4$ general$2$ inspection 301:251,11[' ]| had been seen, they returned down*stairs, and taking 301:251,12[' ]| leave$0$ of the housekeeper, were consigned over to$4$ the 301:251,13[' ]| gardener, who$6#1$ met them at the hall*door. 301:251,14[' ]| As they walked across$4$ the lawn towards the river, 301:251,15[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth turned back$5$ to$9$ look$1$ again; her uncle and aunt 301:251,16[' ]| stopped also, and while$3$ the former was conjecturing as 301:251,17[' ]| to$4$ the date of the building, the owner of it himself suddenly 301:251,18[' ]| came forward$5$ from the road, which$6#1$ led behind it to$4$ the 301:251,19[' ]| stables. 301:251,20[' ]| They were within twenty yards of each other, and so$5#1$ 301:251,21[' ]| abrupt was his appearance, that$3$ it was impossible to$9$ avoid 301:251,22[' ]| his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of 301:251,23[' ]| each were overspread with the deepest blush$0$. He absolutely 301:251,24[' ]| started, and for$4$ a moment seemed immoveable from 301:251,25[' ]| surprise$0$; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards 301:251,26[' ]| the party, and spoke to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, if not in$4$ terms of perfect$2$ 301:251,27[' ]| composure, at least of perfect$2$ civility. 301:251,28[' ]| She had instinctively turned away; but, stopping on$4$ 301:251,29[' ]| his approach$0$, received his compliments with an embarrassment 301:251,30[' ]| impossible to$9$ be overcome. Had his first 301:251,31[' ]| appearance, or his resemblance to$4$ the picture$0$ they had 301:251,32[' ]| just$5$ been examining, been insufficient to$9$ assure the other 301:251,33[' ]| two that$3$ they now saw $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, the gardener's expression 301:251,34[' ]| of surprise$0$, on$4$ beholding his master, must immediately 301:251,35[' ]| have told it. They stood a little aloof while$3$ he was talking 301:251,36[' ]| to$4$ their niece, who$6#1$, astonished and confused, scarcely 301:251,37[' ]| dared lift her eyes to$4$ his face$0$, and knew not what answer$0$ 301:251,38[' ]| she returned to$4$ his civil enquiries after$4$ her family. Amazed 301:252,01[' ]| at the alteration in$4$ his manner since they last$2$ parted, 301:252,02[' ]| every sentence that$6#1$ he uttered was increasing her embarrassment; 301:252,03[' ]| and every idea of the impropriety of her being$1$ 301:252,04[' ]| found there, recurring to$4$ her mind$0$, the few minutes in$4$ 301:252,05[' ]| which$6#1$ they continued together, were some of the most 301:252,06[' ]| uncomfortable of her life. Nor did he seem much more 301:252,07[' ]| at ease$0$; when he spoke, his accent had none of its usual 301:252,08[' ]| sedateness; and he repeated his enquiries as to$4$ the time 301:252,09[' ]| of her having left Longbourn, and of her stay$0$ in$4$ Derbyshire, 301:252,10[' ]| so$5#1$ often, and in$4$ so$5#1$ hurried a way, as plainly spoke 301:252,11[' ]| the distraction of his thoughts. 301:252,12[' ]| At length, every idea seemed to$9$ fail him; and, after$4$ 301:252,13[' ]| standing a few moments without saying a word, he suddenly 301:252,14[' ]| recollected himself, and took leave$0$. 301:252,15[' ]| The others then joined her, and expressed their admiration 301:252,16[' ]| of his figure; but $PP#A$Elizabeth heard not a word, and, 301:252,17[' ]| wholly engrossed by$4$ her own$2$ feelings, followed them in$4$ 301:252,18[' ]| silence$0$. She was overpowered by$4$ shame$0$ and vexation. 301:252,19@a | Her coming there was the most unfortunate, the most 301:252,20@a | ill-judged thing in$4$ the world! How strange must it 301:252,21@a | appear to$4$ him! In$4$ what a disgraceful light$0$ might it not 301:252,22@a | strike so$5#1$ vain a man! It might seem as if she had purposely 301:252,23@a | thrown herself in$4$ his way again! Oh! why did she 301:252,24@a | come? or, why did he thus come a day before$3$ he was 301:252,25@a | expected? Had they been only ten minutes sooner, they 301:252,26@a | should have been beyond$4$ the reach$0$ of his discrimination, 301:252,27@a | for$3$ it was plain that$3$ he was that$6#2$ moment arrived, that$6#2$ 301:252,28@a | moment alighted from his horse or his carriage. 301:252,28[' ]| She 301:252,29[' ]| blushed again and again over the perverseness of the 301:252,30[' ]| meeting. 301:252,30@a | And his behaviour, so$5#1$ strikingly altered, ~~ 301:252,31@a | what could it mean$1$? That$3$ he should even$5$ speak to$4$ her 301:252,32@a | was amazing! ~~ but to$9$ speak with such civility, to$9$ enquire 301:252,33@a | after$4$ her family! Never in$4$ her life had she seen his 301:252,34@a | manners so$5#1$ little dignified, never had he spoken with such 301:252,35@a | gentleness as on$4$ this unexpected meeting. What a contrast 301:252,36@a | did it offer$1$ to$4$ his last$2$ address$0$ in$4$ Rosing's*Park, when he 301:252,37@a | put his letter into her hand$0$! 301:252,37[' ]| She knew not what to$9$ think, 301:252,38[' ]| nor how to$9$ account$1$ for$4$ it. 301:253,01[' ]| They had now entered a beautiful walk$0$ by$4$ the side$0$ of 301:253,02[' ]| the water, and every step$0$ was bringing forward$5$ a nobler 301:253,03[' ]| fall$0$ of ground, or a finer reach$0$ of the woods to$4$ which$6#1$ they 301:253,04[' ]| were approaching; but it was some time before$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 301:253,05[' ]| was sensible$2#1$ of any of it; and, though she answered 301:253,06[' ]| mechanically to$4$ the repeated appeals of her uncle and 301:253,07[' ]| aunt, and seemed to$9$ direct$1$ her eyes to$4$ such objects$0$ as 301:253,08[' ]| they pointed out$5$, she distinguished no$2$ part$0$ of the scene. 301:253,09[' ]| Her thoughts were all fixed on$4$ that$6#2$ one spot of Pemberley*House, 301:253,10[' ]| whichever it might be, where $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy then was. 301:253,11[' ]| She longed to$9$ know what at that$6#2$ moment was passing 301:253,12[' ]| in$4$ his mind$0$; in$4$ what manner he thought$1$ of her, and 301:253,13[' ]| whether, in$4$ defiance of every*thing, she was still$5$ dear$2#1$ to$4$ 301:253,14[' ]| him. 301:253,14@a | Perhaps he had been civil, only because he felt 301:253,15@a | himself at ease$0$; yet there had been \that$6#2$\ in$4$ his voice, 301:253,16@a | which$6#1$ was not like$4$ ease$0$. Whether he had felt more of 301:253,17@a | pain$0$ or of pleasure in$4$ seeing her, 301:253,17[' ]| she could not tell, 301:253,17@a | but he 301:253,18@a | certainly had not seen her with composure. 301:253,19[' ]| At length, however, the remarks of her companions on$4$ 301:253,20[' ]| her absence of mind$0$ roused her, and she felt the necessity 301:253,21[' ]| of appearing more like$4$ herself. 301:253,22[' ]| They entered the woods, and bidding adieu to$4$ the river 301:253,23[' ]| for$4$ a while$0$, ascended some of the higher grounds; whence, 301:253,24[' ]| in$4$ spots where the opening of the trees gave the eye power 301:253,25[' ]| to$9$ wander, were many charming views of the valley, the 301:253,26[' ]| opposite hills, with the long range$0$ of woods overspreading 301:253,27[' ]| many, and occasionally part$0$ of the stream. $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner 301:253,28[' ]| expressed a wish$0$ of going round$4$ the whole$2$ Park, but 301:253,29[' ]| feared it might be beyond$4$ a walk$0$. With a triumphant 301:253,30[' ]| smile$0$, they were told, that$3$ it was ten miles round$5$. It 301:253,31[' ]| settled the matter; and they pursued the accustomed 301:253,32[' ]| circuit; which$6#1$ brought them again, after$4$ some time, in$4$ 301:253,33[' ]| a descent among hanging woods, to$4$ the edge of the water, 301:253,34[' ]| in$4$ one of its narrowest parts. They crossed it by$4$ a simple$2$ 301:253,35[' ]| bridge, in$4$ character with the general$2$ air of the scene; 301:253,36[' ]| it was a spot less adorned than any they had yet visited; 301:253,37[' ]| and the valley, here contracted into a glen, allowed room 301:253,38[' ]| only for$4$ the stream, and a narrow walk$0$ amidst the rough 301:254,01[' ]| coppice-wood which$6#1$ bordered it. $PP#A$Elizabeth longed to$9$ 301:254,02[' ]| explore its windings; but when they had crossed the 301:254,03[' ]| bridge, and perceived their distance$0$ from the house, 301:254,04[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, who$6#1$ was not a great walker, could go no$2$ 301:254,05[' ]| farther, and thought$1$ only of returning to$4$ the carriage as 301:254,06[' ]| quickly as possible. Her niece was, therefore, obliged to$9$ 301:254,07[' ]| submit, and they took their way towards the house on$4$ 301:254,08[' ]| the opposite side$0$ of the river, in$4$ the nearest direction; 301:254,09[' ]| but their progress was slow, for$3$ $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner, though 301:254,10[' ]| seldom able to$9$ indulge the taste, was very fond of fishing, 301:254,11[' ]| and was so$5#1$ much engaged in$4$ watching the occasional 301:254,12[' ]| appearance of some trout in$4$ the water, and talking to$4$ 301:254,13[' ]| the man about$4$ them, that$3$ he advanced but little. Whilst 301:254,14[' ]| wandering on$5$ in$4$ this slow manner, they were again surprised, 301:254,15[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth's astonishment was quite equal$2$ to$4$ 301:254,16[' ]| what it had been at first, by$4$ the sight of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy approaching 301:254,17[' ]| them, and at no$2$ great distance$0$. The walk$0$ 301:254,18[' ]| being$1$ here less sheltered than on$4$ the other side$0$, allowed 301:254,19[' ]| them to$9$ see him before$3$ they met. $PP#A$Elizabeth, however 301:254,20[' ]| astonished, was at least more prepared for$4$ an interview 301:254,21[' ]| than before$5$, and resolved to$9$ appear and to$9$ speak with 301:254,22[' ]| calmness, if he really intended to$9$ meet$1$ them. For$4$ a few 301:254,23[' ]| moments, indeed, she felt that$3$ he would probably strike 301:254,24[' ]| into some other path. This idea lasted while$3$ a turning 301:254,25[' ]| in$4$ the walk$0$ concealed him from their view$0$; the turning 301:254,26[' ]| past$1$, he was immediately before$4$ them. With a glance$0$ 301:254,27[' ]| she saw, that$3$ he had lost none of his recent civility; and, 301:254,28[' ]| to$9$ imitate his politeness, she began, as they met, to$9$ admire 301:254,29[' ]| the beauty of the place$0$; but she had not got beyond$4$ the 301:254,30[' ]| words 301:254,30[A ]| "delightful," 301:254,30[' ]| and 301:254,30[A ]| "charming," 301:254,30[' ]| when some unlucky 301:254,31[' ]| recollections obtruded, and she fancied that$3$ 301:254,31@a | praise$0$ 301:254,32@a | of Pemberley from her, might be mischievously construed. 301:254,33[' ]| Her colour changed, and she said no$2$ more. 301:254,34[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner was standing a little behind; and on$4$ 301:254,35[' ]| her pausing, he asked her, 301:254,35@b | if she would do him the honour$0$ 301:254,36@b | of introducing him to$4$ her friends. 301:254,36[' ]| This was a stroke of 301:254,37[' ]| civility for$4$ which$6#1$ she was quite unprepared; and she 301:254,38[' ]| could hardly suppress a smile$0$, at his being$1$ now seeking 301:255,01[' ]| the acquaintance of some of those very people, against 301:255,02[' ]| whom$6#1$ his pride had revolted, in$4$ his offer$0$ to$4$ herself. 301:255,02@a | "What 301:255,03@a | will$1$ be his surprise$0$," 301:255,03[' ]| thought$1$ she, 301:255,03@a | "when he knows who$6#1$ 301:255,04@a | they are! He takes them now for$4$ people of fashion$0$." 301:255,05[' ]| The introduction, however, was immediately made; 301:255,06[' ]| and as she named their relationship to$4$ herself, she stole 301:255,07[' ]| a sly look$0$ at him, to$9$ see how he bore$1#1$ it; and was not 301:255,08[' ]| without the expectation of his decamping as fast as he 301:255,09[' ]| could from such disgraceful companions. That$3$ he was 301:255,10[' ]| \surprised\ by$4$ the connexion was evident; he sustained it 301:255,11[' ]| however with fortitude, and so$5#1$ far from going away, 301:255,12[' ]| turned back$5$ with them, and entered into conversation 301:255,13[' ]| with $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner. $PP#A$Elizabeth could not but be pleased, 301:255,14[' ]| could not but triumph$1$. 301:255,14@a | It was consoling, that$3$ he should 301:255,15@a | know she had some relations for$4$ whom$6#1$ there was no$2$ need$0$ 301:255,16@a | to$9$ blush$1$. 301:255,16[' ]| She listened most attentively to$4$ all that$6#1$ passed 301:255,17[' ]| between them, and gloried in$4$ every expression, every 301:255,18[' ]| sentence of her uncle, which$6#1$ marked his intelligence, his 301:255,19[' ]| taste, or his good manners. 301:255,20[' ]| The conversation soon turned upon$4$ fishing, and she 301:255,21[' ]| heard $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy invite him, with the greatest civility, to$9$ 301:255,22[' ]| fish there as often as he chose, while$3$ he continued in$4$ the 301:255,23[' ]| neighbourhood, offering at the same time to$9$ supply$1$ him 301:255,24[' ]| with fishing tackle, and pointing out$5$ those parts of the 301:255,25[' ]| stream where there was usually most sport$0$. $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 301:255,26[' ]| who$6#1$ was walking arm$0$ in$4$ arm$0$ with $PP#A$Elizabeth, gave her 301:255,27[' ]| a look$0$ expressive of her wonder$0$. $PP#A$Elizabeth said nothing, 301:255,28[' ]| but it gratified her exceedingly; 301:255,28@a | the compliment$0$ must 301:255,29@a | be all for$4$ herself. 301:255,29[' ]| Her astonishment, however, was 301:255,30[' ]| extreme$2$; and continually was she repeating, 301:255,30@a | "Why is 301:255,31@a | he so$5#1$ altered? From what can it proceed? It cannot 301:255,32@a | be for$4$ \me\, it cannot be for$4$ \my\ sake that$3$ his manners are 301:255,33@a | thus softened. My reproofs at Hunsford could not work$1$ 301:255,34@a | such a change$0$ as this. It is impossible that$3$ he should 301:255,35@a | still$5$ love$1$ me." 301:255,36[' ]| After$4$ walking some time in$4$ this way, the two ladies in$4$ 301:255,37[' ]| front$0$, the two gentlemen behind, on$4$ resuming their places$0$, 301:255,38[' ]| after$4$ descending to$4$ the brink of the river for$4$ the better 301:256,01[' ]| inspection of some curious water-plant, there chanced to$9$ 301:256,02[' ]| be a little alteration. It originated in$4$ $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, who$6#1$, 301:256,03[' ]| fatigued by$4$ the exercise$0$ of the morning, found $PP#A$Elizabeth's 301:256,04[' ]| arm$0$ inadequate to$4$ her support$0$, and consequently preferred 301:256,05[' ]| her husband's. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy took her place$0$ by$4$ her niece, and 301:256,06[' ]| they walked on$5$ together. After$4$ a short silence$0$, the lady 301:256,07[' ]| first spoke. She wished him to$9$ know that$3$ she had been 301:256,08[' ]| assured of his absence before$3$ she came to$4$ the place$0$, and 301:256,09[' ]| accordingly began by$4$ observing, that$3$ 301:256,09@a | his arrival had been 301:256,10@a | very unexpected ~~ 301:256,10[A ]| "for$3$ your housekeeper," 301:256,10[' ]| she added, 301:256,11[A ]| "informed us that$3$ you would certainly not be here till 301:256,12[A ]| to-morrow; and indeed, before$3$ we left Bakewell, we understood 301:256,13[A ]| that$3$ you were not immediately expected in$4$ the 301:256,14[A ]| country." 301:256,14[' ]| He acknowledged the truth of it all; and said 301:256,15[' ]| that$3$ 301:256,15@b | business with his steward had occasioned his coming 301:256,16@b | forward$5$ a few hours before$4$ the rest$0#1$ of the party with 301:256,17@b | whom$6#1$ he had been travelling. 301:256,17[B ]| "They will$1$ join me early 301:256,18[B ]| to-morrow," 301:256,18[' ]| he continued, 301:256,18[B ]| "and among them are some 301:256,19[B ]| who$6#1$ will$1$ claim$1$ an acquaintance with you, ~~ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 301:256,20[B ]| and his sisters." 301:256,21[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth answered only by$4$ a slight$2$ bow$0#1$. Her thoughts 301:256,22[' ]| were instantly driven back$5$ to$4$ the time when $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's 301:256,23[' ]| name$0$ had been last$2$ mentioned between them; and if she 301:256,24[' ]| might judge$1$ from his complexion, \his\ mind$0$ was not very 301:256,25[' ]| differently engaged. 301:256,26[B ]| "There is also one other person in$4$ the party," 301:256,26[' ]| he continued 301:256,27[' ]| after$4$ a pause$0$, 301:256,27[B ]| "who$6#1$ more particularly wishes$1$ to$9$ 301:256,28[B ]| be known to$4$ you, ~~ Will$1$ you allow me, or do I ask too$5#1$ 301:256,29[B ]| much, to$9$ introduce my sister to$4$ your acquaintance during 301:256,30[B ]| your stay$0$ at Lambton?" 301:256,31[' ]| The surprise$0$ of such an application was great indeed; 301:256,32[' ]| it was too$5#1$ great for$4$ her to$9$ know in$4$ what manner she 301:256,33[' ]| acceded to$4$ it. She immediately felt that$3$ 301:256,33@a | whatever desire$0$ 301:256,34@a | $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy might have of being$1$ acquainted with her, 301:256,35@a | must be the work$0$ of her brother, and without looking 301:256,36@a | farther, it was satisfactory; it was gratifying to$9$ know that$3$ 301:256,37@a | his resentment had not made him think really ill of her. 301:256,38[' ]| They now walked on$5$ in$4$ silence$0$; each of them deep in$4$ 301:257,01[' ]| thought$0$. $PP#A$Elizabeth was not comfortable; that$6#2$ was 301:257,02[' ]| impossible; but she was flattered and pleased. 301:257,02@a | His wish$0$ 301:257,03@a | of introducing his sister to$4$ her, was a compliment$0$ of the 301:257,04@a | highest kind$0$. 301:257,04[' ]| They soon outstripped the others, and 301:257,05[' ]| when they had reached the carriage, $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner 301:257,06[' ]| were half a quarter$0#1$ of a mile behind. 301:257,07[' ]| He then asked her to$9$ walk$1$ into the house ~~ but she 301:257,08[' ]| declared herself not tired, and they stood together on$4$ the 301:257,09[' ]| lawn. At such a time, much might have been said, and 301:257,10[' ]| silence$0$ was very awkward. She wanted to$9$ talk$1$, but 301:257,11[' ]| there seemed an embargo on$4$ every subject$0$. At last$0$ she 301:257,12[' ]| recollected that$3$ she had been travelling, and they talked 301:257,13[' ]| of Matlock and Dove*Dale with great perseverance. Yet 301:257,14[' ]| time and her aunt moved slowly ~~ and her patience and 301:257,15[' ]| her ideas were nearly worn out$5$ before$3$ the tete-a-tete was 301:257,16[' ]| over. On$4$ $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner's coming up$5$, they were 301:257,17[' ]| all pressed to$9$ go into the house and take some refreshment; 301:257,18[' ]| but this was declined, and they parted on$4$ each 301:257,19[' ]| side$0$ with the utmost politeness. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy handed the 301:257,20[' ]| ladies into the carriage, and when it drove off, $PP#A$Elizabeth 301:257,21[' ]| saw him walking slowly towards the house. 301:257,22[' ]| The observations of her uncle and aunt now began; and 301:257,23[' ]| each of them pronounced him to$9$ be infinitely superior to$4$ 301:257,24[' ]| any*thing they had expected. 301:257,24[N ]| "He is perfectly well$5$ 301:257,25[N ]| behaved, polite, and unassuming," 301:257,25[' ]| said her uncle. 301:257,26[O ]| "There \is\ something a little stately in$4$ him to$9$ be sure," 301:257,27[' ]| replied her aunt, 301:257,27[O ]| "but it is confined to$4$ his air, and is 301:257,28[O ]| not unbecoming. I can now say with the housekeeper, 301:257,29[O ]| that$3$ though some people may$1$ call$1$ him proud, \I\ have seen 301:257,30[O ]| nothing of it." 301:257,31[N ]| "I was never more surprised than by$4$ his behaviour to$4$ 301:257,32[N ]| us. It was more than civil; it was really attentive; and 301:257,33[N ]| there was no$2$ necessity for$4$ such attention. His acquaintance 301:257,34[N ]| with $PP#A$Elizabeth was very trifling." 301:257,35[O ]| "To$9$ be sure, $PP#A$Lizzy," 301:257,35[' ]| said her aunt, 301:257,35[O ]| "he is not so$5#1$ handsome 301:257,36[O ]| as $PP#P$Wickham; or rather he has not $PP#P$Wickham's 301:257,37[O ]| countenance, for$3$ his features are perfectly good. But how 301:257,38[O ]| came you to$9$ tell us that$3$ he was so$5#1$ disagreeable?" 301:258,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth excused herself as well$5$ as she could; said 301:258,02[' ]| that$3$ 301:258,02@a | she had liked him better when they met in$4$ Kent than 301:258,03@a | before$5$, and that$3$ she had never seen him so$5#1$ pleasant as 301:258,04@a | this morning. 301:258,05[N ]| "But perhaps he may$1$ be a little whimsical in$4$ his 301:258,06[N ]| civilities," 301:258,06[' ]| replied her uncle. 301:258,06[N ]| "Your great men often are; 301:258,07[N ]| and therefore I shall not take him at his word about$4$ 301:258,08[N ]| fishing, as he might change$1$ his mind$0$ another day, and 301:258,09[N ]| warn me off his grounds." 301:258,10[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth felt that$3$ they had entirely mistaken his 301:258,11[' ]| character, but said nothing. 301:258,12[O ]| "From what we have seen of him," 301:258,12[' ]| continued $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 301:258,13[O ]| "I really should not have thought$1$ that$3$ he could 301:258,14[O ]| have behaved in$4$ so$5#1$ cruel a way by$4$ any*body, as he has 301:258,15[O ]| done by$4$ poor $PP#P$Wickham. He has not an ill-natured look$0$. 301:258,16[O ]| On$4$ the contrary, there is something pleasing about$4$ his 301:258,17[O ]| mouth when he speaks. And there is something of dignity 301:258,18[O ]| in$4$ his countenance, that$6#1$ would not give one an unfavourable 301:258,19[O ]| idea of his heart. But to$9$ be sure, the good lady who$6#1$ 301:258,20[O ]| shewed us the house, did give him a most flaming character! 301:258,21[O ]| I could hardly help$1$ laughing aloud sometimes. But he 301:258,22[O ]| is a liberal master, I suppose, and \that$6#2$\ in$4$ the eye of a servant 301:258,23[O ]| comprehends every virtue." 301:258,24[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth here felt herself called on$5$ to$9$ say something 301:258,25[' ]| in$4$ vindication of his behaviour to$4$ $PP#P$Wickham; and therefore 301:258,26[' ]| gave them to$9$ understand, in$4$ as guarded a manner 301:258,27[' ]| as she could, that$3$ by$4$ what she had heard from his relations 301:258,28[' ]| in$4$ Kent, his actions were capable of a very different 301:258,29[' ]| construction; and that$3$ his character was by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ 301:258,30[' ]| so$5#1$ faulty, nor $PP#P$Wickham's so$5#1$ amiable, as they had been 301:258,31[' ]| considered in$4$ Hertfordshire. In$4$ confirmation of this, she 301:258,32[' ]| related the particulars of all the pecuniary transactions 301:258,33[' ]| in$4$ which$6#1$ they had been connected, without actually 301:258,34[' ]| naming her authority, but stating it to$9$ be such as might 301:258,35[' ]| be relied on$5$. 301:258,36[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner was surprised and concerned; but as they 301:258,37[' ]| were now approaching the scene of her former pleasures, 301:258,38[' ]| every idea gave way to$4$ the charm$0$ of recollection; and 301:259,01[' ]| she was too$5#1$ much engaged in$4$ pointing out$5$ to$4$ her husband 301:259,02[' ]| all the interesting spots in$4$ its environs, to$9$ think of any*thing 301:259,03[' ]| else. Fatigued as she had been by$4$ the morning's 301:259,04[' ]| walk$0$, they had no$2$ sooner dined than she set$1$ off again in$4$ 301:259,05[' ]| quest of her former acquaintance, and the evening was 301:259,06[' ]| spent in$4$ the satisfactions of an intercourse renewed after$4$ 301:259,07[' ]| many years discontinuance. 301:259,08[' ]| The occurrences of the day were too$5#1$ full of interest$0$ to$9$ 301:259,09[' ]| leave$1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth much attention for$4$ any of these new 301:259,10[' ]| friends; and she could do nothing but think, and think 301:259,11[' ]| with wonder$0$, of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's civility, and above$4$ all, of his 301:259,12[' ]| wishing her to$9$ be acquainted with his sister. 302:260,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had settled it that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy would bring 302:260,02[' ]| his sister to$9$ visit$1$ her, the very day after$4$ her reaching 302:260,03[' ]| Pemberley; and was consequently resolved not to$9$ be out$5$ 302:260,04[' ]| of sight of the inn the whole$0$ of that$6#2$ morning. But her 302:260,05[' ]| conclusion was false; for$3$ on$4$ the very morning after$4$ their 302:260,06[' ]| own$2$ arrival at Lambton, these visitors came. They had 302:260,07[' ]| been walking about$4$ the place$0$ with some of their new 302:260,08[' ]| friends, and were just$5$ returned to$4$ the inn to$9$ dress$1$ themselves 302:260,09[' ]| for$4$ dining with the same family, when the sound$0$ 302:260,10[' ]| of a carriage drew them to$4$ a window, and they saw 302:260,11[' ]| a gentleman and lady in$4$ a curricle, driving up$4$ the street. 302:260,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth immediately recognising the livery, guessed 302:260,13[' ]| what it meant, and imparted no$2$ small degree of surprise$0$ 302:260,14[' ]| to$4$ her relations, by$4$ acquainting them with the honour$0$ 302:260,15[' ]| which$6#1$ she expected. Her uncle and aunt were all amazement; 302:260,16[' ]| and the embarrassment of her manner as she 302:260,17[' ]| spoke, joined to$4$ the circumstance itself, and many of the 302:260,18[' ]| circumstances of the preceding day, opened to$4$ them a new 302:260,19[' ]| idea on$4$ the business. Nothing had ever suggested it 302:260,20[' ]| before$5$, but they now felt that$3$ there was no$2$ other way of 302:260,21[' ]| accounting for$4$ such attentions from such a quarter$0#2$, than 302:260,22[' ]| by$4$ supposing a partiality for$4$ their niece. While$3$ these 302:260,23[' ]| newly-born notions were passing in$4$ their heads, the perturbation 302:260,24[' ]| of $PP#A$Elizabeth's feelings was every moment 302:260,25[' ]| increasing. She was quite amazed at her own$2$ discomposure; 302:260,26[' ]| but amongst other causes of disquiet, she dreaded 302:260,27[' ]| lest the partiality of the brother should have said too$5#1$ 302:260,28[' ]| much in$4$ her favour$0$; and more than commonly anxious 302:260,29[' ]| to$9$ please, she naturally suspected that$3$ every power of 302:260,30[' ]| pleasing would fail her. 302:260,31[' ]| She retreated from the window, fearful of being$1$ seen; 302:260,32[' ]| and as she walked up$4$ and down$4$ the room, endeavouring 302:261,01[' ]| to$9$ compose herself, saw such looks$0$ of enquiring surprise$0$ 302:261,02[' ]| in$4$ her uncle and aunt, as made every*thing worse. 302:261,03[' ]| $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy and her brother appeared, and this formidable 302:261,04[' ]| introduction took place$0$. With astonishment did 302:261,05[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth see, that$3$ her new acquaintance was at least 302:261,06[' ]| as much embarrassed as herself. Since her being$1$ at 302:261,07[' ]| Lambton, she had heard that$3$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy was exceedingly 302:261,08[' ]| proud; but the observation of a very few minutes convinced 302:261,09[' ]| her, that$3$ she was only exceedingly shy. She found 302:261,10[' ]| it difficult to$9$ obtain even$5$ a word from her beyond$4$ a monosyllable. 302:261,11[' ]| 302:261,12[' ]| $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy was tall, and on$4$ a larger scale than $PP#A$Elizabeth; 302:261,13[' ]| and, though little more than sixteen, her figure 302:261,14[' ]| was formed, and her appearance womanly and graceful. 302:261,15[' ]| She was less handsome than her brother, but there was 302:261,16[' ]| sense and good*humour in$4$ her face$0$, and her manners were 302:261,17[' ]| perfectly unassuming and gentle. $PP#A$Elizabeth, who$6#1$ had 302:261,18[' ]| expected to$9$ find in$4$ her as acute and unembarrassed an 302:261,19[' ]| observer as ever $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had been, was much relieved 302:261,20[' ]| by$4$ discerning such different feelings. 302:261,21[' ]| They had not been long together, before$3$ $PP#B$Darcy told her 302:261,22[' ]| that$3$ $PP#I$Bingley was also coming to$9$ wait on$4$ her; and she 302:261,23[' ]| had barely time to$9$ express$1$ her satisfaction, and prepare 302:261,24[' ]| for$4$ such a visitor, when $PP#I$Bingley's quick$2$ step$0$ was heard 302:261,25[' ]| on$4$ the stairs, and in$4$ a moment he entered the room. All 302:261,26[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's anger$0$ against him had been long done away; 302:261,27[' ]| but, had she still$5$ felt any, it could hardly have stood its 302:261,28[' ]| ground against the unaffected cordiality with which$6#1$ he 302:261,29[' ]| expressed himself, on$4$ seeing her again. He enquired in$4$ 302:261,30[' ]| a friendly, though general$2$ way, after$4$ her family, and looked 302:261,31[' ]| and spoke with the same good-humoured ease$0$ that$6#1$ he had 302:261,32[' ]| ever done. 302:261,33[' ]| To$4$ $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner he was scarcely a less interesting 302:261,34[' ]| personage than to$4$ herself. They had long wished to$9$ 302:261,35[' ]| see him. The whole$2$ party before$4$ them, indeed, excited 302:261,36[' ]| a lively attention. The suspicions which$6#1$ had just$5$ arisen 302:261,37[' ]| of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy and their niece, directed their observation 302:261,38[' ]| towards each with an earnest, though guarded, enquiry; 302:262,01[' ]| and they soon drew from those enquiries the full conviction 302:262,02[' ]| that$3$ one of them at least knew what it was to$9$ love$1$. Of 302:262,03[' ]| the lady's sensations they remained a little in$4$ doubt$0$; 302:262,04[' ]| but that$3$ the gentleman was overflowing with admiration 302:262,05[' ]| was evident enough. 302:262,06[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, on$4$ her side$0$, had much to$9$ do. She wanted 302:262,07[' ]| to$9$ ascertain the feelings of each of her visitors, she wanted 302:262,08[' ]| to$9$ compose her own$2$, and to$9$ make$1$ herself agreeable to$4$ all; 302:262,09[' ]| and in$4$ the latter object$0$, where she feared most to$9$ fail, 302:262,10[' ]| she was most sure of success, for$3$ those to$4$ whom$6#1$ she 302:262,11[' ]| endeavoured to$9$ give pleasure were prepossessed in$4$ her 302:262,12[' ]| favour$0$. $PP#I$Bingley was ready, $PP#ZG$Georgiana was eager, and 302:262,13[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy determined, to$9$ be pleased. 302:262,14[' ]| In$4$ seeing $PP#I$Bingley, her thoughts naturally flew to$4$ her 302:262,15[' ]| sister; and oh! how ardently did she long to$9$ know, 302:262,16[' ]| whether any of his were directed in$4$ a like$2$ manner. 302:262,17[' ]| Sometimes she could fancy$1$, that$3$ he talked less than on$4$ 302:262,18[' ]| former occasions, and once or twice pleased herself with 302:262,19[' ]| the notion that$3$ as he looked at her, he was trying to$9$ trace 302:262,20[' ]| a resemblance. But, though this might be imaginary, she 302:262,21[' ]| could not be deceived as to$4$ his behaviour to$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, 302:262,22[' ]| who$6#1$ had been set$1$ up$5$ as a rival of $PP#E$Jane. 302:262,22@a | No$2$ look$0$ appeared 302:262,23@a | on$4$ either side$0$ that$6#1$ spoke particular regard$0$. Nothing 302:262,24@a | occurred between them that$6#1$ could justify the hopes$0$ of 302:262,25@a | his sister. 302:262,25[' ]| On$4$ this point$0$ she was soon satisfied; and two 302:262,26[' ]| or three little circumstances occurred ere they parted, 302:262,27[' ]| which$6#1$, in$4$ her anxious interpretation, denoted a recollection 302:262,28[' ]| of $PP#E$Jane, not untinctured by$4$ tenderness, and a wish$0$ of 302:262,29[' ]| saying more that$6#1$ might lead$1$ to$4$ the mention$0$ of her, had 302:262,30[' ]| he dared. He observed to$4$ her, at a moment when the 302:262,31[' ]| others were talking together, and in$4$ a tone which$6#1$ had 302:262,32[' ]| something of real regret$0$, that$3$ it 302:262,32[I ]| "was a very long time 302:262,33[I ]| since he had had the pleasure of seeing her;" 302:262,33[' ]| and, before$3$ 302:262,34[' ]| she could reply$1$, he added, 302:262,34[I ]| "It is above$4$ eight months. 302:262,35[I ]| We have not met since the 26th of November, when we 302:262,36[I ]| were all dancing together at Netherfield." 302:262,37[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was pleased to$9$ find his memory so$5#1$ exact$2$; 302:262,38[' ]| and he afterwards took occasion$0$ to$9$ ask her, when unattended 302:263,01[' ]| to$4$ by$4$ any of the rest$0#1$, 302:263,01@i | whether \all\ her sisters 302:263,02@i | were at Longbourn. 302:263,02@a | There was not much in$4$ the question$0$, 302:263,03@a | nor in$4$ the preceding remark$0$, but there was a look$0$ and 302:263,04@a | a manner which$6#1$ gave them meaning. 302:263,05[' ]| It was not often that$3$ she could turn$1$ her eyes on$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 302:263,06[' ]| himself; but, whenever she did catch$1$ a glimpse, 302:263,07[' ]| she saw an expression of general$2$ complaisance, and in$4$ all 302:263,08[' ]| that$6#1$ he said, she heard an accent so$5#1$ far removed from 302:263,09[' ]| hauteur or disdain$0$ of his companions, as convinced her 302:263,10[' ]| that$3$ 302:263,10@a | the improvement of manners which$6#1$ she had yesterday 302:263,11@a | witnessed, however temporary its existence might prove, 302:263,12@a | had at least outlived one day. 302:263,12[' ]| When she saw him thus 302:263,13[' ]| seeking the acquaintance, and courting the good opinion 302:263,14[' ]| of people, with whom$6#1$ any intercourse a few months ago 302:263,15[' ]| would have been a disgrace$0$; when she saw him thus civil, 302:263,16[' ]| not only to$4$ herself, but to$4$ the very relations whom$6#1$ he had 302:263,17[' ]| openly disdained, and recollected their last$2$ lively scene 302:263,18[' ]| in$4$ Hunsford*Parsonage, the difference, the change$0$ was 302:263,19[' ]| so$5#1$ great, and struck so$5#1$ forcibly on$4$ her mind$0$, that$3$ she 302:263,20[' ]| could hardly restrain her astonishment from being$1$ visible. 302:263,21@a | Never, even$5$ in$4$ the company of his dear$2#1$ friends at Netherfield, 302:263,22@a | or his dignified relations at Rosings, had she seen 302:263,23@a | him so$5#1$ desirous to$9$ please, so$5#1$ free from self-consequence, 302:263,24@a | or unbending reserve$0$ as now, when no$2$ importance could 302:263,25@a | result$1$ from the success of his endeavours$0$, and when even$5$ 302:263,26@a | the acquaintance of those to$4$ whom$6#1$ his attentions were 302:263,27@a | addressed, would draw down$5$ the ridicule$0#1$ and censure$0$ of 302:263,28@a | the ladies both of Netherfield and Rosings. 302:263,29[' ]| Their visitors staid with them above$4$ half an hour, and 302:263,30[' ]| when they arose to$9$ depart, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy called on$4$ his sister 302:263,31[' ]| to$9$ join him in$4$ expressing their wish$0$ of seeing $PP#N$Mr% and 302:263,32[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, and $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, to$4$ dinner at Pemberley, 302:263,33[' ]| before$3$ they left the country. $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, though with 302:263,34[' ]| a diffidence which$6#1$ marked her little in$4$ the habit of giving 302:263,35[' ]| invitations, readily obeyed. $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner looked at her 302:263,36[' ]| niece, desirous of knowing how \she\, whom$6#1$ the invitation 302:263,37[' ]| most concerned, felt disposed as to$4$ its acceptance, but 302:263,38[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had turned away her head$0$. Presuming, however, 302:264,01[' ]| that$3$ this studied avoidance spoke rather a momentary 302:264,02[' ]| embarrassment, than any dislike$0$ of the proposal, and 302:264,03[' ]| seeing in$4$ her husband, who$6#1$ was fond of society, a perfect$2$ 302:264,04[' ]| willingness to$9$ accept it, she ventured to$9$ engage for$4$ her 302:264,05[' ]| attendance, and the day after$4$ the next was fixed on$5$. 302:264,06[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley expressed great pleasure in$4$ the certainty of 302:264,07[' ]| seeing $PP#A$Elizabeth again, having still$5$ a great deal$0$ to$9$ say 302:264,08[' ]| to$4$ her, and many enquiries to$9$ make$1$ after$4$ all their Hertfordshire 302:264,09[' ]| friends. $PP#A$Elizabeth, construing all this into a wish$0$ 302:264,10[' ]| of hearing her speak of her sister, was pleased; and on$4$ 302:264,11[' ]| this account$0$, as well$5$ as some others, found herself, when 302:264,12[' ]| their visitors left them, capable of considering the last$2$ 302:264,13[' ]| half*hour with some satisfaction, though while$3$ it was 302:264,14[' ]| passing, the enjoyment of it had been little. Eager to$9$ 302:264,15[' ]| be alone, and fearful of enquiries or hints from her uncle 302:264,16[' ]| and aunt, she staid with them only long enough to$9$ hear 302:264,17[' ]| their favourable opinion of $PP#I$Bingley, and then hurried 302:264,18[' ]| away to$9$ dress$1$. 302:264,19[' ]| But she had no$2$ reason$0$ to$9$ fear$1$ $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner's 302:264,20[' ]| curiosity; it was not their wish$0$ to$9$ force$1$ her communication. 302:264,21@y | It was evident that$3$ she was much better acquainted 302:264,22@y | with $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy than they had before$5$ any idea 302:264,23@y | of; it was evident that$3$ he was very much in$4$ love$0$ with 302:264,24@y | her. 302:264,24[' ]| They saw much to$9$ interest$1$, but nothing to$9$ justify 302:264,25[' ]| enquiry. 302:264,26[' ]| Of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy it was now a matter of anxiety to$9$ think 302:264,27[' ]| well$5$; and, as far as their acquaintance reached, there was 302:264,28[' ]| no$2$ fault to$9$ find. They could not be untouched by$4$ his 302:264,29[' ]| politeness, and had they drawn his character from their 302:264,30[' ]| own$2$ feelings, and his servant's report$0$, without any reference 302:264,31[' ]| to$4$ any other account$0$, the circle in$4$ Hertfordshire to$4$ 302:264,32[' ]| which$6#1$ he was known, would not have recognised it for$4$ 302:264,33[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. There was now an interest$0$, however, in$4$ 302:264,34[' ]| believing the housekeeper; and they soon became sensible$2#1$, 302:264,35[' ]| that$3$ the authority of a servant who$6#1$ had known him since 302:264,36[' ]| he was four years old, and whose$6#1$ own$2$ manners indicated 302:264,37[' ]| respectability, was not to$9$ be hastily rejected. Neither 302:264,38[' ]| had any*thing occurred in$4$ the intelligence of their Lambton 302:265,01[' ]| friends, that$6#1$ could materially lessen its weight. They had 302:265,02[' ]| nothing to$9$ accuse him of but pride; pride he probably 302:265,03[' ]| had, and if not, it would certainly be imputed by$4$ the 302:265,04[' ]| inhabitants of a small market-town, where the family 302:265,05[' ]| did not visit$1$. It was acknowledged, however, that$3$ he 302:265,06[' ]| was a liberal man, and did much good among the poor. 302:265,07[' ]| With respect$0$ to$4$ $PP#P$Wickham, the travellers soon found that$3$ 302:265,08[' ]| he was not held there in$4$ much estimation; for$3$ though 302:265,09[' ]| the chief of his concerns$0$, with the son of his patron, were 302:265,10[' ]| imperfectly understood, it was yet a well$5$ known fact that$3$, 302:265,11[' ]| on$4$ his quitting Derbyshire, he had left many debts behind 302:265,12[' ]| him, which$6#1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy afterwards discharged. 302:265,13[' ]| As for$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, her thoughts were at Pemberley this 302:265,14[' ]| evening more than the last$0$; and the evening, though as 302:265,15[' ]| it passed it seemed long, was not long enough to$9$ determine 302:265,16[' ]| her feelings towards \one\ in$4$ that$6#2$ mansion; and she 302:265,17[' ]| lay$1#2$ awake$2$ two whole$2$ hours, endeavouring to$9$ make$1$ them 302:265,18[' ]| out$5$. 302:265,18@a | She certainly did not hate him. No$7$; hatred had 302:265,19@a | vanished long ago, and she had almost as long been 302:265,20@a | ashamed of ever feeling a dislike$0$ against him, that$6#1$ could 302:265,21@a | be so$5#2$ called. The respect$0$ created by$4$ the conviction of 302:265,22@a | his valuable qualities, though at first unwillingly admitted, 302:265,23@a | had for$4$ some time ceased to$9$ be repugnant to$4$ her feelings; 302:265,24@a | and it was now heightened into somewhat of a friendlier 302:265,25@a | nature, by$4$ the testimony so$5#1$ highly in$4$ his favour$0$, and 302:265,26@a | bringing forward$5$ his disposition in$4$ so$5#1$ amiable a light$0$, 302:265,27@a | which$6#1$ yesterday had produced. But above$4$ all, above$4$ 302:265,28@a | respect$0$ and esteem$0$, there was a motive within her of 302:265,29@a | good*will which$6#1$ could not be overlooked. It was gratitude. ~~ 302:265,30@a | Gratitude, not merely for$4$ having once loved her, 302:265,31@a | but for$4$ loving her still$5$ well$5$ enough, to$9$ forgive all the 302:265,32@a | petulance and acrimony of her manner in$4$ rejecting him, 302:265,33@a | and all the unjust accusations accompanying her rejection. 302:265,34@a | He who$6#1$, she had been persuaded, would avoid her as his 302:265,35@a | greatest enemy, seemed, on$4$ this accidental meeting, most 302:265,36@a | eager to$9$ preserve the acquaintance, and without any indelicate 302:265,37@a | display$0$ of regard$0$, or any peculiarity of manner, 302:265,38@a | where their two selves only were concerned, was soliciting 302:266,01@a | the good opinion of her friends, and bent on$4$ making her 302:266,02@a | known to$4$ his sister. Such a change$0$ in$4$ a man of so$5#1$ much 302:266,03@a | pride, excited not only astonishment but gratitude ~~ for$3$ 302:266,04@a | to$4$ love$0$, ardent love$0$, it must be attributed; and as such 302:266,05@a | its impression on$4$ her was of a sort to$9$ be encouraged, as 302:266,06@a | by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ unpleasing, though it could not be exactly 302:266,07@a | defined. 302:266,07[' ]| She respected, she esteemed, she was grateful 302:266,08[' ]| to$4$ him, she felt a real interest$0$ in$4$ his welfare; and she 302:266,09[' ]| only wanted to$9$ know how far she wished that$6#2$ welfare to$9$ 302:266,10[' ]| depend upon$4$ herself, and how far it would be for$4$ the 302:266,11[' ]| happiness of both that$3$ she should employ the power, 302:266,12[' ]| which$6#1$ her fancy$0$ told her she still$5$ possessed, of bringing 302:266,13[' ]| on$5$ the renewal of his addresses. 302:266,14[' ]| It had been settled in$4$ the evening, between the aunt 302:266,15[' ]| and niece, that$3$ such a striking civility as $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy's, 302:266,16[' ]| in$4$ coming to$4$ them on$4$ the very day of her arrival at 302:266,17[' ]| Pemberley, for$3$ she had reached it only to$4$ a late breakfast$0$, 302:266,18[' ]| ought to$9$ be imitated, though it could not be equalled, 302:266,19[' ]| by$4$ some exertion of politeness on$4$ their side$0$; and, consequently, 302:266,20[' ]| that$3$ it would be highly expedient$2$ to$9$ wait on$4$ 302:266,21[' ]| her at Pemberley the following morning. They were, 302:266,22[' ]| therefore, to$9$ go. ~~ $PP#A$Elizabeth was pleased, though, when she 302:266,23[' ]| asked herself the reason$0$, she had very little to$9$ say in$4$ reply$0$. 302:266,24[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner left them soon after$4$ breakfast$0$. The fishing 302:266,25[' ]| scheme$0$ had been renewed the day before$5$, and a positive 302:266,26[' ]| engagement made of his meeting some of the gentlemen at 302:266,27[' ]| Pemberley by$4$ noon. 303:267,01[' ]| Convinced as $PP#A$Elizabeth now was that$3$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's 303:267,02[' ]| dislike$0$ of her had originated in$4$ jealousy, she could not 303:267,03[' ]| help$1$ feeling how very unwelcome her appearance at 303:267,04[' ]| Pemberley must be to$4$ her, and was curious to$9$ know with 303:267,05[' ]| how much civility on$4$ that$6#2$ lady's side$0$, the acquaintance 303:267,06[' ]| would now be renewed. 303:267,07[' ]| On$4$ reaching the house, they were shewn through$4$ the 303:267,08[' ]| hall into the saloon, whose$6#1$ northern aspect rendered it 303:267,09[' ]| delightful for$4$ summer. Its windows opening to$4$ the ground 303:267,10[' ]| admitted a most refreshing view$0$ of the high woody hills 303:267,11[' ]| behind the house, and of the beautiful oaks and Spanish 303:267,12[' ]| chesnuts which$6#1$ were scattered over the intermediate lawn. 303:267,13[' ]| In$4$ this room they were received by$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, who$6#1$ 303:267,14[' ]| was sitting there with $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, and 303:267,15[' ]| the lady with whom$6#1$ she lived in$4$ London. $PP#ZG$Georgiana's 303:267,16[' ]| reception of them was very civil; but attended with all 303:267,17[' ]| that$6#2$ embarrassment which$6#1$, though proceeding from shyness 303:267,18[' ]| and the fear$0$ of doing wrong, would easily give to$4$ 303:267,19[' ]| those who$6#1$ felt themselves inferior, the belief of her being$1$ 303:267,20[' ]| proud and reserved. $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner and her niece, however, 303:267,21[' ]| did her justice, and pitied her. 303:267,22[' ]| By$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Hurst and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, they were noticed only 303:267,23[' ]| by$4$ a curtsey; and on$4$ their being$1$ seated, a pause$0$, awkward 303:267,24[' ]| as such pauses must always be, succeeded for$4$ a few 303:267,25[' ]| moments. It was first broken by$4$ $PP#ZA$Mrs%*Annesley, a genteel, 303:267,26[' ]| agreeable-looking woman, whose$6#1$ endeavour$0$ to$9$ introduce 303:267,27[' ]| some kind$0$ of discourse, proved her to$9$ be more truly well*bred 303:267,28[' ]| than either of the others; and between her and 303:267,29[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, with occasional help$0$ from $PP#A$Elizabeth, the 303:267,30[' ]| conversation was carried on$5$. $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy looked as if she 303:267,31[' ]| wished for$4$ courage enough to$9$ join in$4$ it; and sometimes 303:267,32[' ]| did venture a short sentence, when there was least danger 303:267,33[' ]| of its being$1$ heard. 303:268,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth soon saw that$3$ she was herself closely watched 303:268,02[' ]| by$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, and that$3$ she could not speak a word, 303:268,03[' ]| especially to$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, without calling her attention. 303:268,04[' ]| This observation would not have prevented her from 303:268,05[' ]| trying to$9$ talk$1$ to$4$ the latter, had they not been seated at 303:268,06[' ]| an inconvenient distance$0$; but she was not sorry to$9$ be 303:268,07[' ]| spared the necessity of saying much. Her own$2$ thoughts 303:268,08[' ]| were employing her. She expected every moment that$3$ 303:268,09[' ]| some of the gentlemen would enter the room. She wished, 303:268,10[' ]| she feared that$3$ the master of the house might be amongst 303:268,11[' ]| them; and whether she wished or feared it most, she could 303:268,12[' ]| scarcely determine. After$4$ sitting in$4$ this manner a quarter$0#1$ 303:268,13[' ]| of an hour, without hearing $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's voice, $PP#A$Elizabeth 303:268,14[' ]| was roused by$4$ receiving from her a cold$2$ enquiry after$4$ the 303:268,15[' ]| health of her family. She answered with equal$2$ indifference 303:268,16[' ]| and brevity, and the other said no$2$ more. 303:268,17[' ]| The next variation which$6#1$ their visit$0$ afforded was produced 303:268,18[' ]| by$4$ the entrance of servants with cold$2$ meat, cake, 303:268,19[' ]| and a variety of all the finest fruits in$4$ season; but this 303:268,20[' ]| did not take place$0$ till after$3$ many a significant look$0$ and 303:268,21[' ]| smile$0$ from $PP#ZA$Mrs%*Annesley to$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy had been given, 303:268,22[' ]| to$9$ remind her of her post. There was now employment 303:268,23[' ]| for$4$ the whole$2$ party; for$3$ though they could not all talk$1$, 303:268,24[' ]| they could all eat; and the beautiful pyramids of grapes, 303:268,25[' ]| nectarines, and peaches, soon collected them round$4$ the 303:268,26[' ]| table. 303:268,27[' ]| While$4$ thus engaged, $PP#A$Elizabeth had a fair opportunity 303:268,28[' ]| of deciding whether she most feared or wished for$4$ the 303:268,29[' ]| appearance of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, by$4$ the feelings which$6#1$ prevailed 303:268,30[' ]| on$4$ his entering the room; and then, though but a moment 303:268,31[' ]| before$5$ she had believed her wishes$0$ to$9$ predominate, she 303:268,32[' ]| began to$9$ regret$1$ that$3$ he came. 303:268,33[' ]| He had been some time with $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner, who$6#1$, with 303:268,34[' ]| two or three other gentlemen from the house, was engaged 303:268,35[' ]| by$4$ the river, and had left him only on$4$ learning that$3$ the 303:268,36[' ]| ladies of the family intended a visit$0$ to$4$ $PP#ZG$Georgiana that$6#2$ 303:268,37[' ]| morning. No$2$ sooner did he appear, than $PP#A$Elizabeth wisely 303:268,38[' ]| resolved to$9$ be perfectly easy and unembarrassed; ~~ 303:269,01[' ]| a resolution the more necessary to$9$ be made, but perhaps 303:269,02[' ]| not the more easily kept, because she saw that$3$ the suspicions 303:269,03[' ]| of the whole$2$ party were awakened against them, 303:269,04[' ]| and that$3$ there was scarcely an eye which$6#1$ did not watch$1$ 303:269,05[' ]| his behaviour when he first came into the room. In$4$ no$2$ 303:269,06[' ]| countenance was attentive curiosity so$5#1$ strongly marked 303:269,07[' ]| as in$4$ $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's, in$4$ spite$8$ of the smiles which$6#1$ overspread 303:269,08[' ]| her face$0$ whenever she spoke to$4$ one of its objects$0$; for$3$ 303:269,09[' ]| jealousy had not yet made her desperate, and her attentions 303:269,10[' ]| to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy were by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ over. $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, 303:269,11[' ]| on$4$ her brother's entrance, exerted herself much more to$9$ 303:269,12[' ]| talk$1$; and $PP#A$Elizabeth saw that$3$ he was anxious for$4$ his 303:269,13[' ]| sister and herself to$9$ get acquainted, and forwarded, as 303:269,14[' ]| much as possible, every attempt$0$ at conversation on$4$ either 303:269,15[' ]| side$0$. $PP#J$Miss*Bingley saw all this likewise; and, in$4$ the 303:269,16[' ]| imprudence of anger$0$, took the first opportunity of saying, 303:269,17[' ]| with sneering civility, 303:269,18[J ]| "Pray, $PP#A$Miss*Eliza, are not the *****shire militia removed 303:269,19[J ]| from Meryton? They must be a great loss to$4$ \your\ 303:269,20[J ]| family." 303:269,21[' ]| In$4$ $PP#B$Darcy's presence she dared not mention$1$ $PP#P$Wickham's 303:269,22[' ]| name$0$; but $PP#A$Elizabeth instantly comprehended that$3$ he was 303:269,23[' ]| uppermost in$4$ her thoughts; and the various recollections 303:269,24[' ]| connected with him gave her a moment's distress$0$; but, 303:269,25[' ]| exerting herself vigorously to$9$ repel the ill-natured attack$0$, 303:269,26[' ]| she presently answered the question$0$ in$4$ a tolerably disengaged 303:269,27[' ]| tone. While$3$ she spoke, an involuntary glance$0$ 303:269,28[' ]| shewed her $PP#B$Darcy with an heightened complexion, earnestly 303:269,29[' ]| looking at her, and his sister overcome with confusion, 303:269,30[' ]| and unable to$9$ lift up$5$ her eyes. Had $PP#J$Miss*Bingley known 303:269,31[' ]| what pain$0$ she was then giving her beloved friend, she 303:269,32[' ]| undoubtedly would have refrained from the hint$0$; but she 303:269,33[' ]| had merely intended to$9$ discompose $PP#A$Elizabeth, by$4$ bringing 303:269,34[' ]| forward$5$ the idea of a man to$4$ whom$6#1$ she believed her 303:269,35[' ]| partial, to$9$ make$1$ her betray a sensibility which$6#1$ might 303:269,36[' ]| injure her in$4$ $PP#B$Darcy's opinion, and perhaps to$9$ remind the 303:269,37[' ]| latter of all the follies and absurdities, by$4$ which$6#1$ some part$0$ 303:269,38[' ]| of her family were connected with that$6#2$ corps. Not a 303:270,01[' ]| syllable had ever reached her of $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy's meditated 303:270,02[' ]| elopement. To$4$ no$2$ creature had it been revealed, where 303:270,03[' ]| secresy was possible, except to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth; and from all 303:270,04[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley's connections her brother was particularly anxious 303:270,05[' ]| to$9$ conceal it, from that$6#2$ very wish$0$ which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth had 303:270,06[' ]| long ago attributed to$4$ him, of their becoming hereafter 303:270,07[' ]| her own$2$. He had certainly formed such a plan, and 303:270,08[' ]| without meaning that$3$ it should affect his endeavour$0$ to$9$ 303:270,09[' ]| separate$1$ him from $PP#E$Miss*Bennet, it is probable that$3$ it 303:270,10[' ]| might add something to$4$ his lively concern$0$ for$4$ the welfare 303:270,11[' ]| of his friend. 303:270,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's collected behaviour, however, soon quieted 303:270,13[' ]| his emotion; and as $PP#J$Miss*Bingley, vexed and disappointed, 303:270,14[' ]| dared not approach$1$ nearer to$4$ $PP#P$Wickham, $PP#ZG$Georgiana also 303:270,15[' ]| recovered in$4$ time, though not enough to$9$ be able to$9$ speak 303:270,16[' ]| any more. Her brother, whose$6#1$ eye she feared to$9$ meet$1$, 303:270,17[' ]| scarcely recollected her interest$0$ in$4$ the affair, and the very 303:270,18[' ]| circumstance which$6#1$ had been designed to$9$ turn$1$ his thoughts 303:270,19[' ]| from $PP#A$Elizabeth, seemed to$9$ have fixed them on$4$ her more, 303:270,20[' ]| and more cheerfully. 303:270,21[' ]| Their visit$0$ did not continue long after$4$ the question$0$ 303:270,22[' ]| and answer$0$ above-mentioned; and while$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy was 303:270,23[' ]| attending them to$4$ their carriage, $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was venting 303:270,24[' ]| her feelings in$4$ criticisms on$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's person, behaviour, 303:270,25[' ]| and dress$0$. But $PP#ZG$Georgiana would not join her. Her 303:270,26[' ]| brother's recommendation was enough to$9$ ensure her 303:270,27[' ]| favour$0$: his judgment could not err, and he had spoken 303:270,28[' ]| in$4$ such terms of $PP#A$Elizabeth, as to$9$ leave$1$ $PP#ZG$Georgiana without 303:270,29[' ]| the power of finding her otherwise than lovely and amiable. 303:270,30[' ]| When $PP#B$Darcy returned to$4$ the saloon, $PP#J$Miss*Bingley could 303:270,31[' ]| not help$1$ repeating to$4$ him some part$0$ of what she had been 303:270,32[' ]| saying to$4$ his sister. 303:270,33[J ]| "How very ill $PP#A$Eliza*Bennet looks$1$ this morning, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy," 303:270,34[' ]| she cried; 303:270,34[J ]| "I never in$4$ my life saw any*one so$5#1$ 303:270,35[J ]| much altered as she is since the winter. She is grown 303:270,36[J ]| so$5#1$ brown and coarse! $PP#V$Louisa and I were agreeing that$3$ 303:270,37[J ]| we should not have known her again." 303:270,38[' ]| However little $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy might have liked such an 303:271,01[' ]| address$0$, he contented himself with coolly replying, that$3$ 303:271,02@b | he perceived no$2$ other alteration than her being$1$ rather 303:271,03@b | tanned, ~~ no$2$ miraculous consequence of travelling in$4$ the 303:271,04@b | summer. 303:271,05[J ]| "For$4$ my own$2$ part$0$," 303:271,05[' ]| she rejoined, 303:271,05[J ]| "I must confess that$3$ 303:271,06[J ]| I never could see any beauty in$4$ her. Her face$0$ is too$5#1$ thin; 303:271,07[J ]| her complexion has no$2$ brilliancy; and her features are 303:271,08[J ]| not at all handsome. Her nose wants$1$ character; there is 303:271,09[J ]| nothing marked in$4$ its lines. Her teeth are tolerable, but 303:271,10[J ]| not out$5$ of the common$2$ way; and as for$4$ her eyes, which$6#1$ 303:271,11[J ]| have sometimes been called so$5#1$ fine, I never could perceive 303:271,12[J ]| any*thing extraordinary in$4$ them. They have a sharp, 303:271,13[J ]| shrewish look$0$, which$6#1$ I do not like$1$ at all; and in$4$ her 303:271,14[J ]| air altogether, there is a self-sufficiency without fashion$0$, 303:271,15[J ]| which$6#1$ is intolerable." 303:271,16[' ]| Persuaded as $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was that$3$ $PP#B$Darcy admired 303:271,17[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, this was not the best method of recommending 303:271,18[' ]| herself; but angry people are not always wise; and in$4$ 303:271,19[' ]| seeing him at last$0$ look$1$ somewhat nettled, she had all 303:271,20[' ]| the success she expected. He was resolutely silent however; 303:271,21[' ]| and, from a determination of making him speak, 303:271,22[' ]| she continued, 303:271,23[J ]| "I remember, when we first knew her in$4$ Hertfordshire, 303:271,24[J ]| how amazed we all were to$9$ find that$3$ she was a reputed 303:271,25[J ]| beauty; and I particularly recollect your saying one 303:271,26[J ]| night, after$3$ they had been dining at Netherfield, 303:271,26@b | ""\She\ 303:271,27@b | a beauty! ~~ I should as soon call$1$ her mother a wit."" 303:271,27[J ]| But 303:271,28[J ]| afterwards she seemed to$9$ improve on$4$ you, and I believe 303:271,29[J ]| you thought$1$ her rather pretty$2$ at one time." 303:271,30[B ]| "Yes," 303:271,30[' ]| replied $PP#B$Darcy, who$6#1$ could contain himself no$2$ 303:271,31[' ]| longer, 303:271,31[B ]| "but \that$6#2$\ was only when I first knew her, for$3$ it is 303:271,32[B ]| many months since I have considered her as one of the 303:271,33[B ]| handsomest women of my acquaintance." 303:271,34[' ]| He then went away, and $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was left to$4$ all 303:271,35[' ]| the satisfaction of having forced him to$9$ say what gave 303:271,36[' ]| no*one any pain$0$ but herself. 303:271,37[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner and $PP#A$Elizabeth talked of all that$6#1$ had 303:271,38[' ]| occurred, during their visit$0$, as they returned, except what 303:272,01[' ]| had particularly interested them both. The looks$0$ and 303:272,02[' ]| behaviour of every*body they had seen were discussed, 303:272,03[' ]| except of the person who$6#1$ had mostly engaged their attention. 303:272,04[' ]| They talked of his sister, his friends, his house, his 303:272,05[' ]| fruit, of every*thing but himself; yet $PP#A$Elizabeth was 303:272,06[' ]| longing to$9$ know what $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner thought$1$ of him, 303:272,07[' ]| and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner would have been highly gratified by$4$ 303:272,08[' ]| her niece's beginning the subject$0$. 304:273,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had been a good deal$0$ disappointed in$4$ not 304:273,02[' ]| finding a letter from $PP#E$Jane, on$4$ their first arrival at Lambton; 304:273,03[' ]| and this disappointment had been renewed on$4$ each of 304:273,04[' ]| the mornings that$6#1$ had now been spent there; but on$4$ the 304:273,05[' ]| third, her repining was over, and her sister justified by$4$ 304:273,06[' ]| the receipt of two letters from her at once, on$4$ one of which$6#1$ 304:273,07[' ]| was marked that$3$ it had been missent elsewhere. $PP#A$Elizabeth 304:273,08[' ]| was not surprised at it, as $PP#E$Jane had written the direction 304:273,09[' ]| remarkably ill. 304:273,10[' ]| They had just$5$ been preparing to$9$ walk$1$ as the letters 304:273,11[' ]| came in$5$; and her uncle and aunt, leaving her to$9$ enjoy 304:273,12[' ]| them in$4$ quiet$0$, set$1$ off by$4$ themselves. The one missent 304:273,13[' ]| must be first attended to$4$; it had been written five days 304:273,14[' ]| ago. The beginning contained an account$0$ of all their 304:273,15[' ]| little parties and engagements, with such news as the 304:273,16[' ]| country afforded; but the latter half, which$6#1$ was dated 304:273,17[' ]| a day later, and written in$4$ evident agitation, gave more 304:273,18[' ]| important intelligence. It was to$4$ this effect$0$: 304:273,19[E ]| "Since writing the above$5$, dearest $PP#A$Lizzy, something has 304:273,20[E ]| occurred of a most unexpected and serious$2$ nature; but 304:273,21[E ]| I am afraid of alarming you ~~ be assured that$3$ we are all 304:273,22[E ]| well$5$. What I have to$9$ say relates to$4$ poor $PP#H$Lydia. An 304:273,23[E ]| express$0$ came at twelve last$2$ night, just$5$ as we were all gone 304:273,24[E ]| to$4$ bed, from $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster, to$9$ inform us that$3$ she was 304:273,25[E ]| gone off to$4$ Scotland with one of his officers; to$9$ own$1$ the 304:273,26[E ]| truth, with $PP#P$Wickham! ~~ Imagine our surprise$0$. To$4$ $PP#G$Kitty, 304:273,27[E ]| however, it does not seem so$5#1$ wholly unexpected. I am 304:273,28[E ]| very, very sorry. So$5#1$ imprudent a match$0$ on$4$ both sides! ~~ 304:273,29[E ]| But I am willing to$9$ hope$1$ the best, and that$3$ his character 304:273,30[E ]| has been misunderstood. Thoughtless and indiscreet I can 304:273,31[E ]| easily believe him, but this step$0$ (and let us rejoice over it) 304:273,32[E ]| marks nothing bad at heart. His choice$0$ is disinterested 304:273,33[E ]| at least, for$3$ he must know my father can give her nothing. 304:274,01[E ]| Our poor mother is sadly grieved. My father bears it 304:274,02[E ]| better. How thankful am I, that$3$ we never let them know 304:274,03[E ]| what has been said against him; we must forget it ourselves. 304:274,04[E ]| They were off Saturday night about$4$ twelve, as 304:274,05[E ]| is conjectured, but were not missed till yesterday morning 304:274,06[E ]| at eight. The express$0$ was sent off directly. My dear$2#1$ 304:274,07[E ]| $PP#A$Lizzy, they must have passed within ten miles of us. 304:274,08[E ]| $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster gives us reason$0$ to$9$ expect him here 304:274,09[E ]| soon. $PP#H$Lydia left a few lines for$4$ his wife, informing 304:274,10[E ]| her of their intention. I must conclude, for$3$ I cannot be 304:274,11[E ]| long from my poor mother. I am afraid you will$1$ not 304:274,12[E ]| be able to$9$ make$1$ it out$5$, but I hardly know what I have 304:274,13[E ]| written." 304:274,14[' ]| Without allowing herself time for$4$ consideration, and 304:274,15[' ]| scarcely knowing what she felt, $PP#A$Elizabeth on$4$ finishing this 304:274,16[' ]| letter, instantly seized the other, and opening it with the 304:274,17[' ]| utmost impatience, read as follows: it had been written 304:274,18[' ]| a day later than the conclusion of the first. 304:274,19[E ]| "By$4$ this time, my dearest sister, you have received 304:274,20[E ]| my hurried letter; I wish$1$ this may$1$ be more intelligible, 304:274,21[E ]| but though not confined for$4$ time, my head$0$ is so$5#1$ bewildered 304:274,22[E ]| that$3$ I cannot answer$1$ for$4$ being$1$ coherent. Dearest $PP#A$Lizzy, 304:274,23[E ]| I hardly know what I would write, but I have bad news 304:274,24[E ]| for$4$ you, and it cannot be delayed. Imprudent as a marriage 304:274,25[E ]| between $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham and our poor $PP#H$Lydia would be, we 304:274,26[E ]| are now anxious to$9$ be assured it has taken place$0$, for$3$ 304:274,27[E ]| there is but too$5#1$ much reason$0$ to$9$ fear$1$ they are not gone to$4$ 304:274,28[E ]| Scotland. $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster came yesterday, having left 304:274,29[E ]| Brighton the day before$5$, not many hours after$4$ the express$0$. 304:274,30[E ]| Though $PP#H$Lydia's short letter to$4$ $PP#ZM$Mrs%*F% gave them to$9$ understand 304:274,31[E ]| that$3$ they were going to$4$ Gretna*Green, something 304:274,32[E ]| was dropped by$4$ $PP#W$Denny expressing his belief that$3$ $PP#P$W% never 304:274,33[E ]| intended to$9$ go there, or to$9$ marry $PP#H$Lydia at all, which$6#1$ was 304:274,34[E ]| repeated to$4$ $PP#ZL$Colonel*F% who$6#1$ instantly taking the alarm$0$, 304:274,35[E ]| set$1$ off from B% intending to$9$ trace their route. He did 304:274,36[E ]| trace them easily to$4$ Clapham, but no$2$ farther; for$3$ on$4$ 304:274,37[E ]| entering that$6#2$ place$0$ they removed into a hackney-coach 304:274,38[E ]| and dismissed the chaise that$6#1$ brought them from Epsom. 304:275,01[E ]| All that$6#1$ is known after$4$ this is, that$3$ they were seen to$9$ 304:275,02[E ]| continue the London road. I know not what to$9$ think. 304:275,03[E ]| After$4$ making every possible enquiry on$4$ that$6#2$ side$0$ London, 304:275,04[E ]| $PP#ZL$Colonel*F% came on$5$ into Hertfordshire, anxiously renewing 304:275,05[E ]| them at all the turnpikes, and at the inns in$4$ Barnet and 304:275,06[E ]| Hatfield, but without any success, no$2$ such people had 304:275,07[E ]| been seen to$9$ pass$1$ through$5$. With the kindest concern$0$ he 304:275,08[E ]| came on$5$ to$4$ Longbourn, and broke his apprehensions to$4$ us 304:275,09[E ]| in$4$ a manner most creditable to$4$ his heart. I am sincerely 304:275,10[E ]| grieved for$4$ him and $PP#ZM$Mrs%*F% but no*one can throw$1$ any 304:275,11[E ]| blame$0$ on$4$ them. Our distress$0$, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, is very great. 304:275,12[E ]| My father and mother believe the worst, but I cannot 304:275,13[E ]| think so$5#1$ ill of him. Many circumstances might make$1$ it 304:275,14[E ]| more eligible for$4$ them to$9$ be married privately in$4$ town than 304:275,15[E ]| to$9$ pursue their first plan; and even$5$ if \he\ could form$1$ such 304:275,16[E ]| a design$0$ against a young woman of $PP#H$Lydia's connections, 304:275,17[E ]| which$6#1$ is not likely, can I suppose her so$5#1$ lost to$4$ every*thing? 304:275,18[E ]| ~~ Impossible. I grieve to$9$ find, however, that$3$ 304:275,19[E ]| $PP#ZL$Colonel*F% is not disposed to$9$ depend upon$4$ their marriage; 304:275,20[E ]| he shook his head$0$ when I expressed my hopes$0$, and said 304:275,21[E ]| he feared $PP#P$W% was not a man to$9$ be trusted. My poor 304:275,22[E ]| mother is really ill and keeps her room. Could she exert 304:275,23[E ]| herself it would be better, but this is not to$9$ be expected; 304:275,24[E ]| and as to$4$ my father, I never in$4$ my life saw him so$5#1$ affected. 304:275,25[E ]| Poor $PP#G$Kitty has anger$0$ for$4$ having concealed their attachment; 304:275,26[E ]| but as it was a matter of confidence one cannot 304:275,27[E ]| wonder$1$. I am truly glad, dearest $PP#A$Lizzy, that$3$ you have 304:275,28[E ]| been spared something of these distressing scenes; but 304:275,29[E ]| now as the first shock$0$ is over, shall I own$1$ that$3$ I long for$4$ 304:275,30[E ]| your return$0$? I am not so$5#1$ selfish, however, as to$9$ press$1$ 304:275,31[E ]| for$4$ it, if inconvenient. Adieu. I take up$5$ my pen again 304:275,32[E ]| to$9$ do, what I have just$5$ told you I would not, but circumstances 304:275,33[E ]| are such, that$3$ I cannot help$1$ earnestly begging 304:275,34[E ]| you all to$9$ come here, as soon as possible. I know my dear$2#1$ 304:275,35[E ]| uncle and aunt so$5#1$ well$5$, that$3$ I am not afraid of requesting 304:275,36[E ]| it, though I have still$5$ something more to$9$ ask of the former. 304:275,37[E ]| My father is going to$4$ London with $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster instantly, 304:275,38[E ]| to$9$ try to$9$ discover her. What he means$1$ to$9$ do, 304:276,01[E ]| I am sure I know not; but his excessive distress$0$ will$1$ not 304:276,02[E ]| allow him to$9$ pursue any measure$0$ in$4$ the best and safest 304:276,03[E ]| way, and $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster is obliged to$9$ be at Brighton 304:276,04[E ]| again to-morrow evening. In$4$ such an exigence my uncle's 304:276,05[E ]| advice and assistance would be every*thing in$4$ the world; 304:276,06[E ]| he will$1$ immediately comprehend what I must feel, and 304:276,07[E ]| I rely upon$4$ his goodness." 304:276,08[A ]| "Oh! where, where is my uncle?" 304:276,08[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, 304:276,09[' ]| darting from her seat as she finished the letter, in$4$ eagerness 304:276,10[' ]| to$9$ follow him, without losing a moment of the time so$5#1$ 304:276,11[' ]| precious; but as she reached the door, it was opened by$4$ 304:276,12[' ]| a servant, and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy appeared. Her pale face$0$ and 304:276,13[' ]| impetuous manner made him start$1$, and before$3$ he could 304:276,14[' ]| recover himself enough to$9$ speak, she, in$4$ whose$6#1$ mind$0$ every 304:276,15[' ]| idea was superseded by$4$ $PP#H$Lydia's situation, hastily exclaimed, 304:276,16[A ]| "I beg your pardon$0$, but I must leave$1$ you. I must find 304:276,17[A ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner this moment, on$4$ business that$6#1$ cannot be 304:276,18[A ]| delayed; I have not an instant$0$ to$9$ lose." 304:276,19[B ]| "Good God! what is the matter?" 304:276,19[' ]| cried he, with 304:276,20[' ]| more feeling than politeness; then recollecting himself, 304:276,21[B ]| "I will$1$ not detain you a minute$0$, but let me, or let the 304:276,22[B ]| servant, go after$4$ $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner. You are not well$5$ 304:276,23[B ]| enough; ~~ you cannot go yourself." 304:276,24[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth hesitated, but her knees trembled under her, 304:276,25[' ]| and she felt how little would be gained by$4$ her attempting 304:276,26[' ]| to$9$ pursue them. Calling back$5$ the servant, therefore, she 304:276,27[' ]| commissioned him, though in$4$ so$5#1$ breathless an accent as 304:276,28[' ]| made her almost unintelligible, to$9$ fetch his master and 304:276,29[' ]| mistress home, instantly. 304:276,30[' ]| On$4$ his quitting the room, she sat down$5$, unable to$9$ 304:276,31[' ]| support$1$ herself, and looking so$5#1$ miserably ill, that$3$ it was 304:276,32[' ]| impossible for$4$ $PP#B$Darcy to$9$ leave$1$ her, or to$9$ refrain from 304:276,33[' ]| saying, in$4$ a tone of gentleness and commiseration, 304:276,33[B ]| "Let 304:276,34[B ]| me call$1$ your maid. Is there nothing you could take, to$9$ 304:276,35[B ]| give you present$2$ relief? ~~ A glass of wine; ~~ shall I get 304:276,36[B ]| you one? ~~ You are very ill." 304:276,37[A ]| "No$7$, I thank you;" 304:276,37[' ]| she replied, endeavouring to$9$ 304:276,38[' ]| recover herself. 304:276,38[A ]| "There is nothing the matter with me. 304:277,01[A ]| I am quite well$5$. I am only distressed by$4$ some dreadful 304:277,02[A ]| news which$6#1$ I have just$5$ received from Longbourn." 304:277,03[' ]| She burst$1$ into tears as she alluded to$4$ it, and for$4$ a few 304:277,04[' ]| minutes could not speak another word. $PP#B$Darcy, in$4$ wretched 304:277,05[' ]| suspense, could only say something indistinctly of his 304:277,06[' ]| concern$0$, and observe her in$4$ compassionate silence$0$. At 304:277,07[' ]| length, she spoke again. 304:277,07[A ]| "I have just$5$ had a letter from 304:277,08[A ]| $PP#E$Jane, with such dreadful news. It cannot be concealed 304:277,09[A ]| from any*one. My youngest sister has left all her friends ~~ 304:277,10[A ]| has eloped; ~~ has thrown herself into the power of ~~ of 304:277,11[A ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham. They are gone off together from Brighton. 304:277,12[A ]| \You\ know him too$5#1$ well$5$ to$9$ doubt$1$ the rest$0#1$. She has no$2$ 304:277,13[A ]| money, no$2$ connections, nothing that$6#1$ can tempt him to$4$ ~~ 304:277,14[A ]| she is lost for*ever." 304:277,15[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy was fixed in$4$ astonishment. 304:277,15[A ]| "When I consider," 304:277,16[' ]| she added, in$4$ a yet more agitated voice, 304:277,16[A ]| "that$3$ \I\ might 304:277,17[A ]| have prevented it! ~~ \I\ who$6#1$ knew what he was. Had I but 304:277,18[A ]| explained some part$0$ of it only ~~ some part$0$ of what I learnt, 304:277,19[A ]| to$4$ my own$2$ family! Had his character been known, this 304:277,20[A ]| could not have happened. But it is all, all too$5#1$ late 304:277,21[A ]| now." 304:277,22[B ]| "I am grieved, indeed," 304:277,22[' ]| cried $PP#B$Darcy; 304:277,22[B ]| "grieved ~~ 304:277,23[B ]| shocked. But is it certain, absolutely certain?" 304:277,24[A ]| "Oh yes! ~~ They left Brighton together on$4$ Sunday 304:277,25[A ]| night, and were traced almost to$4$ London, but not beyond$5$; 304:277,26[A ]| they are certainly not gone to$4$ Scotland." 304:277,27[B ]| "And what has been done, what has been attempted, 304:277,28[B ]| to$9$ recover her?" 304:277,29[A ]| "My father is gone to$4$ London, and $PP#E$Jane has written 304:277,30[A ]| to$9$ beg my uncle's immediate assistance, and we shall be 304:277,31[A ]| off, I hope$1$, in$4$ half an hour. But nothing can be done; 304:277,32[A ]| I know very well$5$ that$3$ nothing can be done. How is such 304:277,33[A ]| a man to$9$ be worked on$5$? How are they even$5$ to$9$ be discovered? 304:277,34[A ]| I have not the smallest hope$0$. It is every way 304:277,35[A ]| horrible!" 304:277,36[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy shook his head$0$ in$4$ silent acquiesence. 304:277,37[A ]| "When \my\ eyes were opened to$4$ his real character. ~~ 304:277,38[A ]| Oh! had I known what I ought, what I dared, to$9$ do! 304:278,01[A ]| But I knew not ~~ I was afraid of doing too$5#1$ much. 304:278,02[A ]| Wretched, wretched, mistake$0$!" 304:278,03[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy made no$2$ answer$0$. He seemed scarcely to$9$ hear 304:278,04[' ]| her, and was walking up$4$ and down$4$ the room in$4$ earnest 304:278,05[' ]| meditation; his brow contracted, his air gloomy. $PP#A$Elizabeth 304:278,06[' ]| soon observed, and instantly understood it. 304:278,06@a | Her power 304:278,07@a | was sinking; every*thing \must\ sink under such a proof 304:278,08@a | of family weakness, such an assurance of the deepest 304:278,09@a | disgrace$0$. She could neither wonder$1$ nor condemn, but the 304:278,10@a | belief of his self-conquest brought nothing consolatory to$4$ 304:278,11@a | her bosom, afforded no$2$ palliation of her distress$0$. It was, 304:278,12@a | on$4$ the contrary, exactly calculated to$9$ make$1$ her understand 304:278,13@a | her own$2$ wishes$0$; and never had she so$5#1$ honestly felt that$3$ 304:278,14@a | she could have loved him, as now, when all love$0$ must 304:278,15@a | be vain. 304:278,16[' ]| But self, though it would intrude, could not engross 304:278,17[' ]| her. 304:278,17@a | $PP#H$Lydia ~~ the humiliation, the misery, she was bringing 304:278,18@a | on$4$ them all, soon swallowed up$5$ every private$2$ care$0$; 304:278,18[' ]| and 304:278,19[' ]| covering her face$0$ with her handkerchief, $PP#A$Elizabeth was 304:278,20[' ]| soon lost to$4$ every*thing else; and, after$4$ a pause$0$ of several 304:278,21[' ]| minutes, was only recalled to$4$ a sense of her situation by$4$ 304:278,22[' ]| the voice of her companion, who$6#1$, in$4$ a manner, which$6#1$ 304:278,23[' ]| though it spoke compassion, spoke likewise restraint, said, 304:278,24[B ]| "I am afraid you have been long desiring my absence, 304:278,25[B ]| nor have I any*thing to$9$ plead in$4$ excuse$0$ of my stay$0$, but 304:278,26[B ]| real, though unavailing, concern$0$. Would to$4$ heaven that$3$ 304:278,27[B ]| any*thing could be either said or done on$4$ my part$0$, that$6#1$ 304:278,28[B ]| might offer$1$ consolation to$4$ such distress$0$. ~~ But I will$1$ not 304:278,29[B ]| torment$1$ you with vain wishes$0$, which$6#1$ may$1$ seem purposely 304:278,30[B ]| to$9$ ask for$4$ your thanks. This unfortunate affair will$1$, 304:278,31[B ]| I fear$1$, prevent my sister's having the pleasure of seeing 304:278,32[B ]| you at Pemberley to*day." 304:278,33[A ]| "Oh, yes. Be so$5#1$ kind$2$ as to$9$ apologize for$4$ us to$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy. 304:278,34[A ]| Say that$3$ urgent business calls$1$ us home immediately. 304:278,35[A ]| Conceal the unhappy truth as long as it is possible. 304:278,36[A ]| ~~ I know it cannot be long." 304:278,37[' ]| He readily assured her of his secrecy ~~ again expressed 304:278,38[' ]| his sorrow for$4$ her distress$0$, wished it a happier conclusion 304:279,01[' ]| than there was at present$0#1$ reason$0$ to$9$ hope$1$, and leaving 304:279,02[' ]| his compliments for$4$ her relations, with only one serious$2$, 304:279,03[' ]| parting, look$0$, went away. 304:279,04[' ]| As he quitted the room, $PP#A$Elizabeth felt how improbable 304:279,05[' ]| it was that$3$ they should ever see each other again on$4$ such 304:279,06[' ]| terms of cordiality as had marked their several meetings 304:279,07[' ]| in$4$ Derbyshire; and as she threw a retrospective glance$0$ 304:279,08[' ]| over the whole$0$ of their acquaintance, so$5#1$ full of contradictions 304:279,09[' ]| and varieties, sighed at the perverseness of those 304:279,10[' ]| feelings which$6#1$ would now have promoted its continuance, 304:279,11[' ]| and would formerly have rejoiced in$4$ its termination. 304:279,12[' ]| If gratitude and esteem$0$ are good foundations of affection, 304:279,13[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's change$0$ of sentiment will$1$ be neither 304:279,14[' ]| improbable nor faulty. But if otherwise, if the regard$0$ 304:279,15[' ]| springing from such sources is unreasonable or unnatural, 304:279,16[' ]| in$4$ comparison of what is so$5#1$ often described as arising on$4$ 304:279,17[' ]| a first interview with its object$0$, and even$5$ before$3$ two 304:279,18[' ]| words have been exchanged, nothing can be said in$4$ her 304:279,19[' ]| defence, except that$3$ she had given somewhat of a trial 304:279,20[' ]| to$4$ the latter method, in$4$ her partiality for$4$ $PP#P$Wickham, and 304:279,21[' ]| that$3$ its ill-success might perhaps authorise her to$9$ seek 304:279,22[' ]| the other less interesting mode of attachment. Be that$6#2$ as 304:279,23[' ]| it may$1$, she saw him go with regret$0$; and in$4$ this early 304:279,24[' ]| example of what $PP#H$Lydia's infamy must produce, found 304:279,25[' ]| additional anguish as she reflected on$4$ that$6#2$ wretched 304:279,26[' ]| business. Never, since reading $PP#E$Jane's second$2$ letter, had 304:279,27[' ]| she entertained a hope$0$ of $PP#P$Wickham's meaning to$9$ marry 304:279,28[' ]| her. 304:279,28@a | No*one but $PP#E$Jane, 304:279,28[' ]| she thought$1$, 304:279,28@a | could flatter herself 304:279,29@a | with such an expectation. 304:279,29[' ]| Surprise$0$ was the least of her 304:279,30[' ]| feelings on$4$ this development. While$3$ the contents of the 304:279,31[' ]| first letter remained on$4$ her mind$0$, she was all surprise$0$ ~~ 304:279,32[' ]| all astonishment that$3$ $PP#P$Wickham should marry a girl, whom$6#1$ 304:279,33[' ]| it was impossible he could marry for$4$ money; and how 304:279,34[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia could ever have attached him, had appeared incomprehensible. 304:279,35@a | But now it was all too$5#1$ natural$2$. For$4$ such 304:279,36@a | an attachment as this, she might have sufficient charms; 304:279,37[' ]| and though she did not suppose $PP#H$Lydia to$9$ be deliberately 304:279,38[' ]| engaging in$4$ an elopement, without the intention of marriage, 304:280,01[' ]| she had no$2$ difficulty in$4$ believing that$3$ neither her 304:280,02[' ]| virtue nor her understanding would preserve her from 304:280,03[' ]| falling an easy prey. 304:280,04[' ]| She had never perceived, while$3$ the regiment was in$4$ 304:280,05[' ]| Hertfordshire, that$3$ $PP#H$Lydia had any partiality for$4$ him, but 304:280,06[' ]| she was convinced that$3$ 304:280,06@a | $PP#H$Lydia had wanted only encouragement 304:280,07@a | to$9$ attach herself to$4$ any*body. Sometimes one 304:280,08@a | officer, sometimes another had been her favourite$0$, as their 304:280,09@a | attentions raised them in$4$ her opinion. Her affections had 304:280,10@a | been continually fluctuating, but never without an object$0$. 304:280,11@a | The mischief of neglect$0$ and mistaken indulgence towards 304:280,12@a | such a girl. ~~ 304:280,12[' ]| Oh! how acutely did she now feel it. 304:280,13[' ]| She was wild to$9$ be at home ~~ to$9$ hear, to$9$ see, to$9$ be 304:280,14[' ]| upon$4$ the spot, to$9$ share$1$ with $PP#E$Jane in$4$ the cares$0$ that$6#1$ must 304:280,15[' ]| now fall$1$ wholly upon$4$ her, in$4$ a family so$5#1$ deranged; a father 304:280,16[' ]| absent, a mother incapable of exertion, and requiring 304:280,17[' ]| constant attendance; and though almost persuaded that$3$ 304:280,18[' ]| nothing could be done for$4$ $PP#H$Lydia, her uncle's interference 304:280,19[' ]| seemed of the utmost importance, and till he entered the 304:280,20[' ]| room, the misery of her impatience was severe. $PP#N$Mr% and 304:280,21[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner had hurried back$5$ in$4$ alarm$0$, supposing, by$4$ 304:280,22[' ]| the servant's account$0$, that$3$ their niece was taken suddenly 304:280,23[' ]| ill; ~~ but satisfying them instantly on$4$ that$6#2$ head$0$, she 304:280,24[' ]| eagerly communicated the cause of their summons, 304:280,25[' ]| reading the two letters aloud, and dwelling on$4$ the postscript 304:280,26[' ]| of the last$0$, with trembling energy. ~~ Though $PP#H$Lydia 304:280,27[' ]| had never been a favourite$0$ with them, $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner 304:280,28[' ]| could not but be deeply affected. Not $PP#H$Lydia 304:280,29[' ]| only, but all were concerned in$4$ it; and after$4$ the first 304:280,30[' ]| exclamations of surprise$0$ and horror, $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner readily 304:280,31[' ]| promised every assistance in$4$ his power. ~~ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 304:280,32[' ]| though expecting no$2$ less, thanked him with tears of 304:280,33[' ]| gratitude; and all three being$1$ actuated by$4$ one spirit, 304:280,34[' ]| every*thing relating to$4$ their journey was speedily settled. 304:280,35[' ]| They were to$9$ be off as soon as possible. 304:280,35[O ]| "But what is 304:280,36[O ]| to$9$ be done about$4$ Pemberley?" 304:280,36[' ]| cried $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner. 304:280,37[O ]| "$PP#ZU$John told us $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy was here when you sent for$4$ 304:280,38[O ]| us; ~~ was it so$5#2$?" 304:281,01[A ]| "Yes; and I told him we should not be able to$9$ keep 304:281,02[A ]| our engagement. \That$6#2$\ is all settled." 304:281,03[O ]| "That$6#2$ is all settled;" 304:281,03[' ]| repeated the other, as she ran 304:281,04[' ]| into her room to$9$ prepare. 304:281,04[O ]| "And are they upon$4$ such 304:281,05[O ]| terms as for$4$ her to$9$ disclose the real truth! Oh, that$6#2$ 304:281,06[O ]| I knew how it was!" 304:281,07[' ]| But wishes$0$ were vain; or at best could serve only to$9$ 304:281,08[' ]| amuse her in$4$ the hurry$0$ and confusion of the following 304:281,09[' ]| hour. Had $PP#A$Elizabeth been at leisure to$9$ be idle, she 304:281,10[' ]| would have remained certain that$3$ all employment was 304:281,11[' ]| impossible to$4$ one so$5#1$ wretched as herself; but she had 304:281,12[' ]| her share$0$ of business as well$5$ as her aunt, and amongst 304:281,13[' ]| the rest$0#1$ there were notes to$9$ be written to$4$ all their friends 304:281,14[' ]| in$4$ Lambton, with false excuses for$4$ their sudden$2$ departure. 304:281,15[' ]| An hour, however, saw the whole$0$ completed; and $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner 304:281,16[' ]| meanwhile having settled his account$0$ at the inn, 304:281,17[' ]| nothing remained to$9$ be done but to$9$ go; and $PP#A$Elizabeth, 304:281,18[' ]| after$4$ all the misery of the morning, found herself, in$4$ 304:281,19[' ]| a shorter space of time than she could have supposed, 304:281,20[' ]| seated in$4$ the carriage, and on$4$ the road to$4$ Longbourn. 305:282,01[N ]| "I have been thinking it over again, $PP#A$Elizabeth," 305:282,01[' ]| said 305:282,02[' ]| her uncle, as they drove from the town; 305:282,02[N ]| "and really, 305:282,03[N ]| upon$4$ serious$2$ consideration, I am much more inclined 305:282,04[N ]| than I was to$9$ judge$1$ as your eldest sister does of the matter. 305:282,05[N ]| It appears to$4$ me so$5#1$ very unlikely, that$3$ any young man 305:282,06[N ]| should form$1$ such a design$0$ against a girl who$6#1$ is by$4$ no$2$ 305:282,07[N ]| means$0$ unprotected or friendless, and who$6#1$ was actually 305:282,08[N ]| staying in$4$ his colonel's family, that$3$ I am strongly inclined 305:282,09[N ]| to$9$ hope$1$ the best. Could he expect that$3$ her friends would 305:282,10[N ]| not step$1$ forward$5$? Could he expect to$9$ be noticed again 305:282,11[N ]| by$4$ the regiment, after$4$ such an affront to$4$ $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster? 305:282,12[N ]| His temptation is not adequate to$4$ the risk$0$." 305:282,13[A ]| "Do you really think so$5#2$?" 305:282,13[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, brightening 305:282,14[' ]| up$5$ for$4$ a moment. 305:282,15[O ]| "Upon$4$ my word," 305:282,15[' ]| said $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 305:282,15[O ]| "I begin to$9$ be 305:282,16[O ]| of your uncle's opinion. It is really too$5#1$ great a violation 305:282,17[O ]| of decency, honour$0$, and interest$0$, for$4$ him to$9$ be guilty of 305:282,18[O ]| it. I cannot think so$5#1$ very ill of $PP#P$Wickham. Can you, 305:282,19[O ]| yourself, $PP#A$Lizzy, so$5#1$ wholly give him up$5$, as to$9$ believe him 305:282,20[O ]| capable of it?" 305:282,21[A ]| "Not perhaps of neglecting his own$2$ interest$0$. But of 305:282,22[A ]| every other neglect$0$ I can believe him capable. If, indeed, 305:282,23[A ]| it should be so$5#2$! But I dare$1#2$ not hope$1$ it. Why should 305:282,24[A ]| they not go on$5$ to$4$ Scotland, if that$6#2$ had been the case?" 305:282,25[N ]| "In$4$ the first place$0$," 305:282,25[' ]| replied $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner, 305:282,25[N ]| "there is 305:282,26[N ]| no$2$ absolute proof that$3$ they are not gone to$4$ Scotland." 305:282,27[A ]| "Oh! but their removing from the chaise into an 305:282,28[A ]| hackney coach is such a presumption! And, besides, no$2$ 305:282,29[A ]| traces of them were to$9$ be found on$4$ the Barnet road." 305:282,30[N ]| "Well$7$, then ~~ supposing them to$9$ be in$4$ London. They 305:282,31[N ]| may$1$ be there, though for$4$ the purpose of concealment, 305:282,32[N ]| for$4$ no$2$ more exceptionable purpose. It is not likely that$3$ 305:282,33[N ]| money should be very abundant on$4$ either side$0$; and it 305:283,01[N ]| might strike them that$3$ they could be more economically, 305:283,02[N ]| though less expeditiously, married in$4$ London, than in$4$ 305:283,03[N ]| Scotland." 305:283,04[A ]| "But why all this secrecy? Why any fear$0$ of detection? 305:283,05[A ]| Why must their marriage be private$2$? Oh! no$7$, no$7$, this 305:283,06[A ]| is not likely. His most particular friend, you see by$4$ 305:283,07[A ]| $PP#E$Jane's account$0$, was persuaded of his never intending to$9$ 305:283,08[A ]| marry her. $PP#P$Wickham will$1$ never marry a woman without 305:283,09[A ]| some money. He cannot afford it. And what claims has 305:283,10[A ]| $PP#H$Lydia, what attractions has she beyond$4$ youth, health, and 305:283,11[A ]| good*humour, that$6#1$ could make$1$ him for$4$ her sake, forego 305:283,12[A ]| every chance$0$ of benefiting himself by$4$ marrying well$5$? As 305:283,13[A ]| to$4$ what restraint the apprehension of disgrace$0$ in$4$ the corps 305:283,14[A ]| might throw$1$ on$4$ a dishonourable elopement with her, I am 305:283,15[A ]| not able to$9$ judge$1$; for$3$ I know nothing of the effects that$6#1$ 305:283,16[A ]| such a step$0$ might produce. But as to$4$ your other objection, 305:283,17[A ]| I am afraid it will$1$ hardly hold$1$ good. $PP#H$Lydia has no$2$ 305:283,18[A ]| brothers to$9$ step$1$ forward$5$; and he might imagine, from 305:283,19[A ]| my father's behaviour, from his indolence and the little 305:283,20[A ]| attention he has ever seemed to$9$ give to$4$ what was going 305:283,21[A ]| forward$5$ in$4$ his family, that$3$ \he\ would do as little, and 305:283,22[A ]| think as little about$4$ it, as any father could do, in$4$ such 305:283,23[A ]| a matter." 305:283,24[N ]| "But can you think that$3$ $PP#H$Lydia is so$5#1$ lost to$4$ every*thing 305:283,25[N ]| but love$0$ of him, as to$9$ consent$1$ to$9$ live with him on$4$ any 305:283,26[N ]| other terms than marriage?" 305:283,27[A ]| "It does seem, and it is most shocking indeed," 305:283,27[' ]| replied 305:283,28[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, with tears in$4$ her eyes, 305:283,28[A ]| "that$3$ a sister's sense 305:283,29[A ]| of decency and virtue in$4$ such a point$0$ should admit of 305:283,30[A ]| doubt$0$. But, really, I know not what to$9$ say. Perhaps 305:283,31[A ]| I am not doing her justice. But she is very young; she 305:283,32[A ]| has never been taught to$9$ think on$4$ serious$2$ subjects; and 305:283,33[A ]| for$4$ the last$2$ half*year, nay, for$4$ a twelvemonth, she has 305:283,34[A ]| been given up$5$ to$4$ nothing but amusement and vanity. 305:283,35[A ]| She has been allowed to$9$ dispose of her time in$4$ the most 305:283,36[A ]| idle and frivolous manner, and to$9$ adopt any opinions 305:283,37[A ]| that$6#1$ came in$4$ her way. Since the *****shire were first 305:283,38[A ]| quartered in$4$ Meryton, nothing but love$0$, flirtation, and 305:284,01[A ]| officers, have been in$4$ her head$0$. She has been doing 305:284,02[A ]| every*thing in$4$ her power by$4$ thinking and talking on$4$ the 305:284,03[A ]| subject$0$, to$9$ give greater ~~ what shall I call$1$ it? susceptibility 305:284,04[A ]| to$4$ her feelings; which$6#1$ are naturally lively enough. 305:284,05[A ]| And we all know that$3$ $PP#P$Wickham has every charm$0$ of 305:284,06[A ]| person and address$0$ that$6#1$ can captivate a woman." 305:284,07[O ]| "But you see that$3$ $PP#E$Jane," 305:284,07[' ]| said her aunt, 305:284,07[O ]| "does not 305:284,08[O ]| think so$5#1$ ill of $PP#P$Wickham, as to$9$ believe him capable of the 305:284,09[O ]| attempt$0$." 305:284,10[A ]| "Of whom$6#2$ does $PP#E$Jane ever think ill? And who$6#2$ is there, 305:284,11[A ]| whatever might be their former conduct$0$, that$6#1$ she would 305:284,12[A ]| believe capable of such an attempt$0$, till it were proved 305:284,13[A ]| against them? But $PP#E$Jane knows, as well$5$ as I do, what 305:284,14[A ]| $PP#P$Wickham really is. We both know that$3$ he has been 305:284,15[A ]| profligate in$4$ every sense of the word. That$3$ he has neither 305:284,16[A ]| integrity nor honour$0$. That$3$ he is as false and deceitful, 305:284,17[A ]| as he is insinuating." 305:284,18[O ]| "And do you really know all this?" 305:284,18[' ]| cried $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, 305:284,19[' ]| whose$6#1$ curiosity as to$4$ the mode of her intelligence 305:284,20[' ]| was all alive. 305:284,21[A ]| "I do, indeed," 305:284,21[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth, colouring. 305:284,21[A ]| "I told 305:284,22[A ]| you the other day, of his infamous behaviour to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy; 305:284,23[A ]| and you, yourself, when last$2$ at Longbourn, heard in$4$ what 305:284,24[A ]| manner he spoke of the man, who$6#1$ had behaved with such 305:284,25[A ]| forbearance and liberality towards him. And there are 305:284,26[A ]| other circumstances which$6#1$ I am not at liberty ~~ which$6#1$ it 305:284,27[A ]| is not worth*while to$9$ relate; but his lies$0$ about$4$ the whole$2$ 305:284,28[A ]| Pemberley family are endless. From what he said of 305:284,29[A ]| $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, I was thoroughly prepared to$9$ see a proud, 305:284,30[A ]| reserved, disagreeable girl. Yet he knew to$4$ the contrary 305:284,31[A ]| himself. He must know that$3$ she was as amiable and 305:284,32[A ]| unpretending as we have found her." 305:284,33[O ]| "But does $PP#H$Lydia know nothing of this? Can she be 305:284,34[O ]| ignorant of what you and $PP#E$Jane seem so$5#1$ well$5$ to$9$ understand?" 305:284,35[O ]| 305:284,36[A ]| "Oh, yes! ~~ that$6#2$, that$6#2$ is the worst of all. Till I was 305:284,37[A ]| in$4$ Kent, and saw so$5#1$ much both of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy and his 305:284,38[A ]| relation, $PP#M$Colonel*Fitzwilliam, I was ignorant of the truth 305:285,01[A ]| myself. And when I returned home, the *****shire was 305:285,02[A ]| to$9$ leave$1$ Meryton in$4$ a week or fortnight's time. As that$6#2$ 305:285,03[A ]| was the case, neither $PP#E$Jane, to$4$ whom$6#1$ I related the whole$0$, 305:285,04[A ]| nor I, thought$1$ it necessary to$9$ make$1$ our knowledge public$2$; 305:285,05[A ]| for$3$ of what use$0$ could it apparently be to$4$ any*one, that$3$ 305:285,06[A ]| the good opinion which$6#1$ all the neighbourhood had of 305:285,07[A ]| him, should then be overthrown? And even$5$ when it was 305:285,08[A ]| settled that$3$ $PP#H$Lydia should go with $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster, the necessity 305:285,09[A ]| of opening her eyes to$4$ his character never occurred 305:285,10[A ]| to$4$ me. That$3$ \she\ could be in$4$ any danger from the deception 305:285,11[A ]| never entered my head$0$. That$3$ such a consequence as \this\ 305:285,12[A ]| should ensue, you may$1$ easily believe was far enough from 305:285,13[A ]| my thoughts." 305:285,14[O ]| "When they all removed to$4$ Brighton, therefore, you 305:285,15[O ]| had no$2$ reason$0$, I suppose, to$9$ believe them fond of each 305:285,16[O ]| other." 305:285,17[A ]| "Not the slightest. I can remember no$2$ symptom of 305:285,18[A ]| affection on$4$ either side$0$; and had any*thing of the kind$0$ 305:285,19[A ]| been perceptible, you must be aware that$3$ ours is not a 305:285,20[A ]| family, on$4$ which$6#1$ it could be thrown away. When first 305:285,21[A ]| he entered the corps, she was ready enough to$9$ admire 305:285,22[A ]| him; but so$5#2$ we all were. Every girl in$4$, or near$4$ Meryton, 305:285,23[A ]| was out$5$ of her senses about$4$ him for$4$ the first two months; 305:285,24[A ]| but he never distinguished \her\ by$4$ any particular attention, 305:285,25[A ]| and, consequently, after$4$ a moderate period of extravagant 305:285,26[A ]| and wild admiration, her fancy$0$ for$4$ him gave way, and others 305:285,27[A ]| of the regiment, who$6#1$ treated her with more distinction, 305:285,28[A ]| again became her favourites." 305:285,29[' ]| ~~~ 305:285,30[' ]| It may$1$ be easily believed, that$3$ however little of novelty 305:285,31[' ]| could be added to$4$ their fears, hopes$0$, and conjectures$0$, on$4$ 305:285,32[' ]| this interesting subject$0$, by$4$ its repeated discussion, no$2$ 305:285,33[' ]| other could detain them from it long, during the whole$0$ 305:285,34[' ]| of the journey. From $PP#A$Elizabeth's thoughts it was never 305:285,35[' ]| absent. Fixed there by$4$ the keenest of all anguish, self*reproach, 305:285,36[' ]| she could find no$2$ interval of ease$0$ or forgetfulness. 305:285,37[' ]| They travelled as expeditiously as possible; and sleeping 305:286,01[' ]| one night on$4$ the road, reached Longbourn by$4$ dinner-time 305:286,02[' ]| the next day. It was a comfort$0$ to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth to$9$ consider 305:286,03[' ]| that$3$ $PP#E$Jane could not have been wearied by$4$ long expectations. 305:286,04[' ]| 305:286,05[' ]| The little $PP#O1$Gardiners, attracted by$4$ the sight of a chaise, 305:286,06[' ]| were standing on$4$ the steps of the house, as they entered 305:286,07[' ]| the paddock; and when the carriage drove up$5$ to$4$ the door, 305:286,08[' ]| the joyful surprise$0$ that$6#1$ lighted up$5$ their faces, and displayed 305:286,09[' ]| itself over their whole$2$ bodies, in$4$ a variety of capers 305:286,10[' ]| and frisks, was the first pleasing earnest of their welcome$0$. 305:286,11[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth jumped out$5$; and, after$4$ giving each of them 305:286,12[' ]| an hasty kiss$0$, hurried into the vestibule, where $PP#E$Jane, who$6#1$ 305:286,13[' ]| came running down*stairs from her mother's apartment, 305:286,14[' ]| immediately met her. 305:286,15[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, as she affectionately embraced her, whilst 305:286,16[' ]| tears filled the eyes of both, lost not a moment in$4$ asking 305:286,17[' ]| whether any*thing had been heard of the fugitives. 305:286,18[E ]| "Not yet," 305:286,18[' ]| replied $PP#E$Jane. 305:286,18[E ]| "But now that$3$ my dear$2#1$ 305:286,19[E ]| uncle is come, I hope$1$ every*thing will$1$ be well$5$." 305:286,20[A ]| "Is my father in$4$ town?" 305:286,21[E ]| "Yes, he went on$4$ Tuesday as I wrote you word." 305:286,22[A ]| "And have you heard from him often?" 305:286,23[E ]| "We have heard only once. He wrote me a few lines 305:286,24[E ]| on$4$ Wednesday, to$9$ say that$3$ he had arrived in$4$ safety, and 305:286,25[E ]| to$9$ give me his directions, which$6#1$ I particularly begged him 305:286,26[E ]| to$9$ do. He merely added, that$3$ he should not write again, 305:286,27[E ]| till he had something of importance to$9$ mention$1$." 305:286,28[A ]| "And my mother ~~ How is she? How are you all?" 305:286,29[E ]| "My mother is tolerably well$5$, I trust$1$; though her 305:286,30[E ]| spirits are greatly shaken. She is up*stairs, and will$1$ have 305:286,31[E ]| great satisfaction in$4$ seeing you all. She does not yet 305:286,32[E ]| leave$1$ her dressing-room. $PP#F$Mary and $PP#G$Kitty, thank Heaven! 305:286,33[E ]| are quite well$5$." 305:286,34[A ]| "But you ~~ How are you?" 305:286,34[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth. 305:286,34[A ]| "You 305:286,35[A ]| look$1$ pale. How much you must have gone through$5$!" 305:286,36[' ]| Her sister, however, assured her, of her being$1$ perfectly 305:286,37[' ]| well$5$; and their conversation, which$6#1$ had been passing 305:286,38[' ]| while$3$ $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner were engaged with their 305:287,01[' ]| children, was now put an end$0$ to$5$, by$4$ the approach$0$ of the 305:287,02[' ]| whole$2$ party. $PP#E$Jane ran to$4$ her uncle and aunt, and welcomed 305:287,03[' ]| and thanked them both, with alternate smiles and 305:287,04[' ]| tears. 305:287,05[' ]| When they were all in$4$ the drawing*room, the questions 305:287,06[' ]| which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth had already asked, were of course$8$ 305:287,07[' ]| repeated by$4$ the others, and they soon found that$3$ $PP#E$Jane 305:287,08[' ]| had no$2$ intelligence to$9$ give. The sanguine hope$0$ of good, 305:287,09[' ]| however, which$6#1$ the benevolence of her heart suggested, 305:287,10[' ]| had not yet deserted her; she still$5$ expected that$3$ it would 305:287,11[' ]| all end$1$ well$5$, and that$3$ every morning would bring some 305:287,12[' ]| letter, either from $PP#H$Lydia or her father, to$9$ explain their 305:287,13[' ]| proceedings, and perhaps announce the marriage. 305:287,14[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, to$4$ whose$6#1$ apartment they all repaired, 305:287,15[' ]| after$4$ a few minutes conversation together, received them 305:287,16[' ]| exactly as might be expected; with tears and lamentations 305:287,17[' ]| of regret$0$, invectives against the villanous conduct$0$ 305:287,18[' ]| of $PP#P$Wickham, and complaints of her own$2$ sufferings and 305:287,19[' ]| ill*usage; blaming every*body but the person to$4$ whose$6#1$ 305:287,20[' ]| ill*judging indulgence the errors of her daughter must be 305:287,21[' ]| principally owing. 305:287,22[D ]| "If I had been able," 305:287,22[' ]| said she, 305:287,22[D ]| "to$9$ carry my point$0$ of 305:287,23[D ]| going to$4$ Brighton, with all my family, \this\ would not 305:287,24[D ]| have happened; but poor dear$2#1$ $PP#H$Lydia had nobody to$9$ 305:287,25[D ]| take care$0$ of her. Why did the $PP#ZL$Forsters ever let her go 305;287,26[D ]| out$5$ of their sight? I am sure there was some great 305:287,27[D ]| neglect$0$ or other on$4$ their side$0$, for$3$ she is not the kind$0$ of 305:287,28[D ]| girl to$9$ do such a thing, if she had been well$5$ looked after$5$. 305:287,29[D ]| I always thought$1$ they were very unfit to$9$ have the charge$0$ 305:287,30[D ]| of her; but I was over-ruled, as I always am. Poor 305:287,31[D ]| dear$2#1$ child! And now here's $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet gone away, and 305:287,32[D ]| I know he will$1$ fight $PP#P$Wickham, wherever he meets him, 305:287,33[D ]| and then he will$1$ be killed, and what is to$9$ become of us all? 305:287,33[D ]| The $PP#K1$Collinses will$1$ turn$1$ us out$5$, before$3$ he is cold$2$ in$4$ his 305:287,34[D ]| grave$0$; and if you are not kind$2$ to$4$ us, brother, I do not 305:287,35[D ]| know what we shall do." 305:287,36[' ]| They all exclaimed against such terrific ideas; and 305:287,37[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner, after$4$ general$2$ assurances of his affection for$4$ 305:288,01[' ]| her and all her family, told her that$3$ 305:288,01@n | he meant to$9$ be in$4$ 305:288,02@n | London the very next day, and would assist $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet 305:288,03@n | in$4$ every endeavour$0$ for$4$ recovering $PP#H$Lydia. 305:288,04[N ]| "Do not give way to$4$ useless alarm$0$," 305:288,04[' ]| added he, 305:288,04[N ]| "though 305:288,05[N ]| it is right$2#1$ to$9$ be prepared for$4$ the worst, there is no$2$ occasion$0$ 305:288,06[N ]| to$9$ look$1$ on$4$ it as certain. It is not quite a week since they 305:288,07[N ]| left Brighton. In$4$ a few days more, we may$1$ gain$1$ some 305:288,08[N ]| news of them, and till we know that$3$ they are not married, 305:288,09[N ]| and have no$2$ design$0$ of marrying, do not let us give the 305:288,10[N ]| matter over as lost. As soon as I get to$4$ town, I shall 305:288,11[N ]| go to$4$ my brother, and make$1$ him come home with me to$4$ 305:288,12[N ]| Gracechurch*Street, and then we may$1$ consult together as 305:288,13[N ]| to$4$ what is to$9$ be done." 305:288,14[D ]| "Oh! my dear$2#1$ brother," 305:288,14[' ]| replied $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 305:288,14[D ]| "that$6#2$ 305:288,15[D ]| is exactly what I could most wish$1$ for$4$. And now do, 305:288,16[D ]| when you get to$4$ town, find them out$5$, wherever they may$1$ 305:288,17[D ]| be; and if they are not married already, \make$1$\ them 305:288,18[D ]| marry. And as for$4$ wedding*clothes, do not let them wait 305:288,19[D ]| for$4$ that$6#2$, but tell $PP#H$Lydia she shall have as much money 305:288,20[D ]| as she chuses, to$9$ buy them, after$3$ they are married. And, 305:288,21[D ]| above$4$ all things, keep $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet from fighting. Tell 305:288,22[D ]| him what a dreadful state$0$ I am in$4$, ~~ that$3$ I am frightened 305:288,23[D ]| out$5$ of my wits; and have such tremblings, such flutterings, 305:288,24[D ]| all over me, such spasms in$4$ my side$0$, and pains in$4$ 305:288,25[D ]| my head$0$, and such beatings at heart, that$3$ I can get no$2$ 305:288,26[D ]| rest$0#2$ by$4$ night nor by$4$ day. And tell my dear$2#1$ $PP#H$Lydia, not 305:288,27[D ]| to$9$ give any directions about$4$ her clothes, till she has seen 305:288,28[D ]| me, for$3$ she does not know which$6#1$ are the best warehouses. 305:288,29[D ]| Oh, brother, how kind$2$ you are! I know you will$1$ contrive 305:288,30[D ]| it all." 305:288,31[' ]| But $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner, though he assured her again of his 305:288,32[' ]| earnest endeavours$0$ in$4$ the cause, could not avoid recommending 305:288,33[' ]| moderation to$4$ her, as well$5$ in$4$ her hopes$0$ as her 305:288,34[' ]| fears; and, after$4$ talking with her in$4$ this manner till 305:288,35[' ]| dinner was on$4$ table, they left her to$9$ vent all her feelings 305:288,36[' ]| on$4$ the housekeeper, who$6#1$ attended, in$4$ the absence of her 305:288,37[' ]| daughters. 305:288,38[' ]| Though her brother and sister were persuaded that$3$ 305:289,01[' ]| there was no$2$ real occasion$0$ for$4$ such a seclusion from the 305:289,02[' ]| family, they did not attempt$1$ to$9$ oppose it, for$3$ they knew 305:289,03[' ]| that$3$ she had not prudence enough to$9$ hold$1$ her tongue 305:289,04[' ]| before$4$ the servants, while$3$ they waited at table, and 305:289,05[' ]| judged it better that$3$ \one\ only of the household, and the 305:289,06[' ]| one whom$6#1$ they could most trust$1$, should comprehend all 305:289,07[' ]| her fears and solicitude on$4$ the subject$0$. 305:289,08[' ]| In$4$ the dining-room they were soon joined by$4$ $PP#F$Mary and 305:289,09[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty, who$6#1$ had been too$5#1$ busily engaged in$4$ their separate$2$ 305:289,10[' ]| apartments, to$9$ make$1$ their appearance before$5$. One came 305:289,11[' ]| from her books, and the other from her toilette. The 305:289,12[' ]| faces of both, however, were tolerably calm$2$; and no$2$ 305:289,13[' ]| change$0$ was visible in$4$ either, except that$3$ the loss of her 305:289,14[' ]| favourite$2$ sister, or the anger$0$ which$6#1$ she had herself incurred 305:289,15[' ]| in$4$ the business, had given something more of fretfulness 305:289,16[' ]| than usual, to$4$ the accents of $PP#G$Kitty. As for$4$ $PP#F$Mary, she was 305:289,17[' ]| mistress enough of herself to$9$ whisper$1$ to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth with 305:289,18[' ]| a countenance of grave$2$ reflection, soon after$3$ they were 305:289,19[' ]| seated at table, 305:289,20[F ]| "This is a most unfortunate affair; and will$1$ probably 305:289,21[F ]| be much talked of. But we must stem the tide of malice, 305:289,22[F ]| and pour into the wounded bosoms of each other, the 305:289,23[F ]| balm of sisterly consolation." 305:289,24[' ]| Then, perceiving in$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth no$2$ inclination of replying, 305:289,25[' ]| she added, 305:289,25[F ]| "Unhappy as the event must be for$4$ $PP#H$Lydia, 305:289,26[F ]| we may$1$ draw from it this useful lesson; that$3$ loss of 305:289,27[F ]| virtue in$4$ a female$0$ is irretrievable ~~ that$3$ one false step$0$ 305:289,28[F ]| involves her in$4$ endless ruin$0$ ~~ that$3$ her reputation is no$2$ 305:289,29[F ]| less brittle than it is beautiful, ~~ and that$3$ she cannot be 305:289,30[F ]| too$5#1$ much guarded in$4$ her behaviour towards the undeserving 305:289,31[F ]| of the other sex." 305:289,32[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth lifted up$5$ her eyes in$4$ amazement, but was too$5#1$ 305:289,33[' ]| much oppressed to$9$ make$1$ any reply$0$. $PP#F$Mary, however, 305:289,34[' ]| continued to$9$ console herself with such kind$0$ of moral 305:289,35[' ]| extractions from the evil before$4$ them. 305:289,36[' ]| In$4$ the afternoon, the two elder $PP#E1$Miss*Bennets were able 305:289,37[' ]| to$9$ be for$4$ half an hour by$4$ themselves; and $PP#A$Elizabeth 305:289,38[' ]| instantly availed herself of the opportunity of making many 305:290,01[' ]| enquiries, which$6#1$ $PP#E$Jane was equally eager to$9$ satisfy. After$4$ 305:290,02[' ]| joining in$4$ general$2$ lamentations over the dreadful sequel 305:290,03[' ]| of this event, which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth considered as all but 305:290,04[' ]| certain, and $PP#E$Miss*Bennet could not assert to$9$ be wholly 305:290,05[' ]| impossible; the former continued the subject$0$, by$4$ saying, 305:290,06[A ]| "But tell me all and every*thing about$4$ it, which$6#1$ I have 305:290,07[A ]| not already heard. Give me farther particulars. What 305:290,08[A ]| did $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster say? Had they no$2$ apprehension of 305:290,09[A ]| any*thing before$3$ the elopement took place$0$? They must 305:290,10[A ]| have seen them together for*ever." 305:290,11[E ]| "$PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster did own$1$ that$3$ he had often suspected 305:290,12[E ]| some partiality, especially on$4$ $PP#H$Lydia's side$0$, but nothing 305:290,13[E ]| to$9$ give him any alarm$0$. I am so$5#1$ grieved for$4$ him. His 305:290,14[E ]| behaviour was attentive and kind$2$ to$4$ the utmost. He \was\ 305:290,15[E ]| coming to$4$ us, in$4$ order to$9$ assure us of his concern$0$, before$3$ he 305:290,16[E ]| had any idea of their not being$1$ gone to$4$ Scotland: when 305:290,17[E ]| that$6#2$ apprehension first got abroad, it hastened his journey." 305:290,18[A ]| "And was $PP#W$Denny convinced that$3$ $PP#P$Wickham would not 305:290,19[A ]| marry? Did he know of their intending to$9$ go off? Had 305:290,20[A ]| $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster seen $PP#W$Denny himself?" 305:290,21[E ]| "Yes; but when questioned by$4$ \him\ $PP#W$Denny denied 305:290,22[E ]| knowing any*thing of their plan, and would not give his 305:290,23[E ]| real opinion about$4$ it. He did not repeat his persuasion 305:290,24[E ]| of their not marrying ~~ and from \that$6#2$\, I am inclined to$9$ 305:290,25[E ]| hope$1$, he might have been misunderstood before$5$." 305:290,26[A ]| "And till $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster came himself, not one of you 305:290,27[A ]| entertained a doubt$0$, I suppose, of their being$1$ really 305:290,28[A ]| married?" 305:290,29[E ]| "How was it possible that$3$ such an idea should enter 305:290,30[E ]| our brains! I felt a little uneasy ~~ a little fearful of my 305:290,31[E ]| sister's happiness with him in$4$ marriage, because I knew 305:290,32[E ]| that$3$ his conduct$0$ had not been always quite right$2#1$. My 305:290,33[E ]| father and mother knew nothing of that$6#2$, they only felt 305:290,34[E ]| how imprudent a match$0$ it must be. $PP#G$Kitty then owned, 305:290,35[E ]| with a very natural$2$ triumph$0$ on$4$ knowing more than the 305:290,36[E ]| rest$0#1$ of us, that$3$ in$4$ $PP#H$Lydia's last$0$ letter, she had prepared 305:290,37[E ]| her for$4$ such a step$0$. She had known, it seems, of their 305:290,38[E ]| being$1$ in$4$ love$0$ with each other, many weeks." 305:291,01[A ]| "But not before$3$ they went to$4$ Brighton?" 305:291,02[E ]| "No$7$, I believe not." 305:291,03[A ]| "And did $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster appear to$9$ think ill of $PP#P$Wickham 305:291,04[A ]| himself? Does he know his real character?" 305:291,05[E ]| "I must confess that$3$ he did not speak so$5#1$ well$5$ of $PP#P$Wickham 305:291,06[E ]| as he formerly did. He believed him to$9$ be imprudent 305:291,07[E ]| and extravagant. And since this sad affair has taken 305:291,08[E ]| place$0$, it is said, that$3$ he left Meryton greatly in$4$ debt; but 305:291,09[E ]| I hope$1$ this may$1$ be false." 305:291,10[A ]| "Oh, $PP#E$Jane, had we been less secret$2$, had we told what 305:291,11[A ]| we knew of him, this could not have happened!" 305:291,12[E ]| "Perhaps it would have been better;" 305:291,12[' ]| replied her 305:291,13[' ]| sister. 305:291,13[E ]| "But to$9$ expose the former faults of any person, 305:291,14[E ]| without knowing what their present$2$ feelings were, seemed 305:291,15[E ]| unjustifiable. We acted with the best intentions." 305:291,16[A ]| "Could $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster repeat the particulars of $PP#H$Lydia's 305:291,17[A ]| note$0$ to$4$ his wife?" 305:291,18[E ]| "He brought it with him for$4$ us to$9$ see." 305:291,19[' ]| $PP#E$Jane then took it from her pocket-book, and gave it 305:291,20[' ]| to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth. These were the contents: 305:291,21[' ]| 305:291,22[H ]| "MY DEAR$2#1$ $PP#ZM$HARRIET, 305:291,23[H ]| "You will$1$ laugh$1$ when you know where I am gone, 305:291,24[H ]| and I cannot help$1$ laughing myself at your surprise$0$ to-morrow 305:291,25[H ]| morning, as soon as I am missed. I am going to$4$ 305:291,26[H ]| Gretna*Green, and if you cannot guess$1$ with who$6#1$, I shall 305:291,27[H ]| think you a simpleton, for$3$ there is but one man in$4$ the 305:291,28[H ]| world I love$1$, and he is an angel. I should never be happy 305:291,29[H ]| without him, so$3$ think it no$2$ harm$0$ to$9$ be off. You need$1$ 305:291,30[H ]| not send them word at Longbourn of my going, if you 305:291,31[H ]| do not like$1$ it, for$3$ it will$1$ make$1$ the surprise$0$ the greater, 305:291,32[H ]| when I write to$4$ them, and sign my name$0$ $PP#H$Lydia*Wickham. 305:291,33[H ]| What a good joke it will$1$ be! I can hardly write for$4$ 305:291,34[H ]| laughing. Pray make$1$ my excuses to$4$ $PP#ZZI$Pratt, for$4$ not keeping 305:291,35[H ]| my engagement, and dancing with him to*night. Tell 305:291,36[H ]| him I hope$1$ he will$1$ excuse$1$ me when he knows all, and tell 305:291,37[H ]| him I will$1$ dance$1$ with him at the next ball$0#2$ we meet$1$, with 305:291,38[H ]| great pleasure. I shall send for$4$ my clothes when I get 305:292,01[H ]| to$4$ Longbourn; but I wish$1$ you would tell $PP#ZZL$Sally to$9$ mend 305:292,02[H ]| a great slit in$4$ my worked muslin gown, before$3$ they are 305:292,03[H ]| packed up$5$. Good*bye. Give my love$0$ to$4$ $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster, 305:292,04[H ]| I hope$1$ you will$1$ drink to$4$ our good journey. 305:292,05[H ]| "Your affectionate friend, 305:292,06[H ]| "$PP#H$LYDIA*BENNET." 305:292,07[H ]| 305:292,08[A ]| "Oh! thoughtless, thoughtless $PP#H$Lydia!" 305:292,08[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth 305:292,09[' ]| when she had finished it. 305:292,09[A ]| "What a letter is this, 305:292,10[A ]| to$9$ be written at such a moment. But at least it shews, 305:292,11[A ]| that$3$ \she\ was serious$2$ in$4$ the object$0$ of her journey. Whatever 305:292,12[A ]| he might afterwards persuade her to$4$, it was not on$4$ her 305:292,13[A ]| side$0$ a \scheme$0$\ of infamy. My poor father! how he must 305:292,14[A ]| have felt it!" 305:292,15[E ]| "I never saw any*one so$5#1$ shocked. He could not speak 305:292,16[E ]| a word for$4$ full ten minutes. My mother was taken ill 305:292,17[E ]| immediately, and the whole$2$ house in$4$ such confusion!" 305:292,18[A ]| "Oh! $PP#E$Jane," 305:292,18[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, 305:292,18[A ]| "was there a servant 305:292,19[A ]| belonging to$4$ it, who$6#1$ did not know the whole$2$ story before$4$ 305:292,20[A ]| the end$0$ of the day?" 305:292,21[E ]| "I do not know. ~~ I hope$1$ there was. ~~ But to$9$ be guarded 305:292,22[E ]| at such a time, is very difficult. My mother was in$4$ 305:292,23[E ]| hysterics, and though I endeavoured to$9$ give her every 305:292,24[E ]| assistance in$4$ my power, I am afraid I did not do so$5#1$ much 305:292,25[E ]| as I might have done! But the horror of what might 305:292,26[E ]| possibly happen, almost took from me my faculties." 305:292,27[A ]| "Your attendance upon$4$ her, has been too$5#1$ much for$4$ 305:292,28[A ]| you. You do not look$1$ well$5$. Oh! that$3$ I had been with 305:292,29[A ]| you, you have had every care$0$ and anxiety upon$4$ yourself 305:292,30[A ]| alone." 305:292,31[E ]| "$PP#F$Mary and $PP#G$Kitty have been very kind$2$, and would 305:292,32[E ]| have shared in$4$ every fatigue$0$, I am sure, but I did not 305:292,33[E ]| think it right$2#1$ for$4$ either of them. $PP#G$Kitty is slight$2$ and 305:292,34[E ]| delicate, and $PP#F$Mary studies so$5#1$ much, that$3$ her hours of 305:292,35[E ]| repose should not be broken in$5$ on$5$. My aunt $PP#V$Phillips 305:292,36[E ]| came to$4$ Longbourn on$4$ Tuesday, after$3$ my father went 305:292,37[E ]| away; and was so$5#1$ good as to$9$ stay$1$ till Thursday with me. 305:292,38[E ]| She was of great use$0$ and comfort$0$ to$4$ us all, and $PP#V$lady*Lucas 305:293,01[E ]| has been very kind$2$; she walked here on$4$ Wednesday 305:293,02[E ]| morning to$9$ condole with us, and offered her services, 305:293,03[E ]| or any of her daughters, if they could be of use$0$ to$4$ us." 305:293,04[A ]| "She had better have stayed at home," 305:293,04[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth; 305:293,05[A ]| "perhaps she \meant\ well$5$, but, under such a misfortune 305:293,06[A ]| as this, one cannot see too$5#1$ little of one's neighbours. 305:293,07[A ]| Assistance is impossible; condolence, insufferable. Let 305:293,08[A ]| them triumph$1$ over us at a distance$0$, and be satisfied." 305:293,09[' ]| She then proceeded to$9$ enquire into the measures which$6#1$ 305:293,10[' ]| her father had intended to$9$ pursue, while$4$ in$4$ town, for$4$ 305:293,11[' ]| the recovery of his daughter. 305:293,12[E ]| "He meant, I believe," 305:293,12[' ]| replied $PP#E$Jane, 305:293,12[E ]| "to$9$ go to$4$ Epsom, 305:293,13[E ]| the place$0$ where they last$2$ changed horses, see the postilions, 305:293,14[E ]| and try if any*thing could be made out$5$ from them. His 305:293,15[E ]| principal$2$ object$0$ must be, to$9$ discover the number of the 305:293,16[E ]| hackney*coach which$6#1$ took them from Clapham. It had 305:293,17[E ]| come with a fare$0$ from London; and as he thought$1$ the 305:293,18[E ]| circumstance of a gentleman and lady's removing from 305:293,19[E ]| one carriage into another, might be remarked, he meant 305:293,20[E ]| to$9$ make$1$ enquiries at Clapham. If he could any*how discover 305:293,21[E ]| at what house the coachman had before$5$ set$1$ down$5$ 305:293,22[E ]| his fare$0$, he determined to$9$ make$1$ enquiries there, and hoped 305:293,23[E ]| it might not be impossible to$9$ find out$5$ the stand$0$ and number 305:293,24[E ]| of the coach. I do not know of any other designs that$6#1$ 305:293,25[E ]| he had formed: but he was in$4$ such a hurry$0$ to$9$ be gone, 305:293,26[E ]| and his spirits so$5#1$ greatly discomposed, that$3$ I had difficulty 305:293,27[E ]| in$4$ finding out$5$ even$5$ so$5#1$ much as this." 306:294,01[' ]| The whole$2$ party were in$4$ hopes$0$ of a letter from $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet 306:294,02[' ]| the next morning, but the post came in$5$ without 306:294,03[' ]| bringing a single line from him. His family knew him to$9$ 306:294,04[' ]| be on$4$ all common$2$ occasions, a most negligent and dilatory 306:294,05[' ]| correspondent, but at such a time, they had hoped for$4$ 306:294,06[' ]| exertion. They were forced to$9$ conclude, that$3$ he had no$2$ 306:294,07[' ]| pleasing intelligence to$9$ send, but even$5$ of \that$6#2$\ they would 306:294,08[' ]| have been glad to$9$ be certain. $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner had waited 306:294,09[' ]| only for$4$ the letters before$3$ he set$1$ off. 306:294,10[' ]| When he was gone, they were certain at least of receiving 306:294,11[' ]| constant information of what was going on$5$, and their 306:294,12[' ]| uncle promised, at parting, to$9$ prevail on$4$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet to$9$ 306:294,13[' ]| return$1$ to$4$ Longbourn, as soon as he could, to$4$ the great 306:294,14[' ]| consolation of his sister, who$6#1$ considered it as the only 306:294,15[' ]| security for$4$ her husband's not being$1$ killed in$4$ a duel. 306:294,16[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner and the children were to$9$ remain in$4$ Hertfordshire 306:294,17[' ]| a few days longer, as the former thought$1$ her 306:294,18[' ]| presence might be serviceable to$4$ her nieces. She shared 306:294,19[' ]| in$4$ their attendance on$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, and was a great 306:294,20[' ]| comfort$0$ to$4$ them, in$4$ their hours of freedom. Their other 306:294,21[' ]| aunt also visited them frequently, and always, as she said, 306:294,22[' ]| with the design$0$ of cheering and heartening them up$5$, 306:294,23[' ]| though as she never came without reporting some fresh 306:294,24[' ]| instance$0$ of $PP#P$Wickham's extravagance or irregularity, she 306:294,25[' ]| seldom went away without leaving them more dispirited 306:294,26[' ]| than she found them. 306:294,27[' ]| All Meryton seemed striving to$9$ blacken the man, who$6#1$, 306:294,28[' ]| but three months before$5$, had been almost an angel of 306:294,29[' ]| light$0$. He was declared to$9$ be in$4$ debt to$4$ every tradesman 306:294,30[' ]| in$4$ the place$0$, and his intrigues, all honoured with the title 306:294,31[' ]| of seduction, had been extended into every tradesman's 306:294,32[' ]| family. Every*body declared that$3$ he was the wickedest 306:294,33[' ]| young man in$4$ the world; and every*body began to$9$ find 306:295,01[' ]| out$5$, that$3$ they had always distrusted the appearance of 306:295,02[' ]| his goodness. $PP#A$Elizabeth, though she did not credit$1$ above$4$ 306:295,03[' ]| half of what was said, believed enough to$9$ make$1$ her former 306:295,04[' ]| assurance of her sister's ruin$0$ still$5$ more certain; and even$5$ 306:295,05[' ]| $PP#E$Jane, who$6#1$ believed still$5$ less of it, became almost hopeless, 306:295,06[' ]| more especially as the time was now come, when if they 306:295,07[' ]| had gone to$4$ Scotland, which$6#1$ she had never before$5$ entirely 306:295,08[' ]| despaired of, they must in$4$ all probability have gained 306:295,09[' ]| some news of them. 306:295,10[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner left Longbourn on$4$ Sunday; on$4$ Tuesday, 306:295,11[' ]| his wife received a letter from him; it told them, that$3$ 306:295,12[' ]| on$4$ his arrival, he had immediately found out$5$ his brother, 306:295,13[' ]| and persuaded him to$9$ come to$4$ Gracechurch*street. That$3$ 306:295,14[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet had been to$4$ Epsom and Clapham, before$4$ his 306:295,15[' ]| arrival, but without gaining any satisfactory information; 306:295,16[' ]| and that$3$ he was now determined to$9$ enquire at all the 306:295,17[' ]| principal$2$ hotels in$4$ town, as $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet thought$1$ it possible 306:295,18[' ]| they might have gone to$4$ one of them, on$4$ their first coming 306:295,19[' ]| to$4$ London, before$3$ they procured lodgings. $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner 306:295,20[' ]| himself did not expect any success from this measure$0$, 306:295,21[' ]| but as his brother was eager in$4$ it, he meant to$9$ assist him 306:295,22[' ]| in$4$ pursuing it. He added, that$3$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet seemed wholly 306:295,23[' ]| disinclined at present$0#1$, to$9$ leave$1$ London, and promised to$9$ 306:295,24[' ]| write again very soon. There was also a postscript to$4$ this 306:295,25[' ]| effect$0$. 306:295,26[N ]| "I have written to$4$ $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster to$9$ desire$1$ him to$9$ 306:295,27[N ]| find out$5$, if possible, from some of the young man's intimates 306:295,28[N ]| in$4$ the regiment, whether $PP#P$Wickham has any relations 306:295,29[N ]| or connections, who$6#1$ would be likely to$9$ know in$4$ what part$0$ 306:295,30[N ]| of the town he has now concealed himself. If there were 306:295,31[N ]| any*one, that$6#1$ one could apply to$4$, with a probability of 306:295,32[N ]| gaining such a clue as that$6#2$, it might be of essential consequence. 306:295,33[N ]| At present$0#1$ we have nothing to$9$ guide$1$ us. $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster 306:295,34[N ]| will$1$, I dare$1#2$ say, do every*thing in$4$ his power to$9$ 306:295,35[N ]| satisfy us on$4$ this head$0$. But, on$4$ second$2$ thoughts, perhaps 306:295,36[N ]| $PP#A$Lizzy could tell us, what relations he has now living, 306:295,37[N ]| better than any other person." 306:295,38[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was at no$2$ loss to$9$ understand from whence 306:296,01[' ]| this deference for$4$ her authority proceeded; but it was 306:296,02[' ]| not in$4$ her power to$9$ give any information of so$5#1$ satisfactory 306:296,03[' ]| a nature, as the compliment$0$ deserved. 306:296,04[' ]| She had never heard of his having had any relations, 306:296,05[' ]| except a father and mother, both of whom$6#1$ had been dead 306:296,06[' ]| many years. It was possible, however, that$3$ some of his 306:296,07[' ]| companions in$4$ the *****shire, might be able to$9$ give 306:296,08[' ]| more information; and, though she was not very sanguine 306:296,09[' ]| in$4$ expecting it, the application was a something to$9$ look$1$ 306:296,10[' ]| forward$5$ to$4$. 306:296,11[' ]| Every day at Longbourn was now a day of anxiety; 306:296,12[' ]| but the most anxious part$0$ of each was when the post 306:296,13[' ]| was expected. The arrival of letters was the first grand 306:296,14[' ]| object$0$ of every morning's impatience. Through$4$ letters, 306:296,15[' ]| whatever of good or bad was to$9$ be told, would be communicated, 306:296,16[' ]| and every succeeding day was expected to$9$ 306:296,17[' ]| bring some news of importance. 306:296,18[' ]| But before$3$ they heard again from $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner, a letter 306:296,19[' ]| arrived for$4$ their father, from a different quarter$0#2$, from 306:296,20[' ]| $PP#K$Mr%*Collins; which$6#1$, as $PP#E$Jane had received directions to$9$ 306:296,21[' ]| open$1$ all that$6#1$ came for$4$ him in$4$ his absence, she accordingly 306:296,22[' ]| read; and $PP#A$Elizabeth, who$6#1$ knew what curiosities his letters 306:296,23[' ]| always were, looked over her, and read it likewise. It was 306:296,24[' ]| as follows: 306:296,25[' ]| 306:296,26[K ]| "MY DEAR$2#1$ SIR, 306:296,27[K ]| "I feel myself called upon$5$, by$4$ our relationship, and 306:296,28[K ]| my situation in$4$ life, to$9$ condole with you on$4$ the grievous 306:296,29[K ]| affliction you are now suffering under, of which$6#1$ we were 306:296,30[K ]| yesterday informed by$4$ a letter from Hertfordshire. Be 306:296,31[K ]| assured, my dear$2#1$ Sir, that$3$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins and myself sincerely 306:296,32[K ]| sympathise with you, and all your respectable family, in$4$ 306:296,33[K ]| your present$2$ distress$0$, which$6#1$ must be of the bitterest kind$0$, 306:296,34[K ]| because proceeding from a cause which$6#1$ no$2$ time can remove$1$. 306:296,35[K ]| No$2$ arguments shall be wanting on$4$ my part$0$, that$6#1$ can 306:296,36[K ]| alleviate so$5#1$ severe a misfortune; or that$6#1$ may$1$ comfort$1$ 306:296,37[K ]| you, under a circumstance that$6#1$ must be of all others most 306:296,38[K ]| afflicting to$4$ a parent's mind$0$. The death of your daughter 306:297,01[K ]| would have been a blessing in$4$ comparison of this. And 306:297,02[K ]| it is the more to$9$ be lamented, because there is reason$0$ to$9$ 306:297,03[K ]| suppose, as my dear$2#1$ $PP#Q$Charlotte informs me, that$3$ this 306:297,04[K ]| licentiousness of behaviour in$4$ your daughter, has proceeded 306:297,05[K ]| from a faulty degree of indulgence, though, at the 306:297,06[K ]| same time, for$4$ the consolation of yourself and $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 306:297,07[K ]| I am inclined to$9$ think that$3$ her own$2$ disposition must be 306:297,08[K ]| naturally bad, or she could not be guilty of such an 306:297,09[K ]| enormity, at so$5#1$ early an age. Howsoever that$6#2$ may$1$ be, 306:297,10[K ]| you are grievously to$9$ be pitied, in$4$ which$6#1$ opinion I am not 306:297,11[K ]| only joined by$4$ $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins, but likewise by$4$ $PP#L$lady*Catherine 306:297,12[K ]| and her daughter, to$4$ whom$6#1$ I have related the affair. 306:297,13[K ]| They agree with me in$4$ apprehending that$3$ this false step$0$ 306:297,14[K ]| in$4$ one daughter, will$1$ be injurious to$4$ the fortunes of all 306:297,15[K ]| the others, for$3$ who$6#2$, as $PP#L$lady*Catherine herself condescendingly 306:297,16[K ]| says, will$1$ connect themselves with such a family. 306:297,17[K ]| And this consideration leads me moreover to$9$ reflect with 306:297,18[K ]| augmented satisfaction on$4$ a certain event of last$2$ November, 306:297,19[K ]| for$3$ had it been otherwise, I must have been involved 306:297,20[K ]| in$4$ all your sorrow and disgrace$0$. Let me advise you then, 306:297,21[K ]| my dear$2#1$ Sir, to$9$ console yourself as much as possible, to$9$ 306:297,22[K ]| throw$1$ off your unworthy child from your affection for*ever, 306:297,23[K ]| and leave$1$ her to$9$ reap the fruits of her own$2$ heinous 306:297,24[K ]| offence. 306:297,25[K ]| "I am, dear$2#1$ Sir, &c% &c%" 306:297,26[K ]| 306:297,27[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner did not write again, till he had received 306:297,28[' ]| an answer$0$ from $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster; and then he had nothing 306:297,29[' ]| of a pleasant nature to$9$ send. It was not known that$3$ 306:297,30[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham had a single relation, with whom$6#1$ he kept up$5$ 306:297,31[' ]| any connection, and it was certain that$3$ he had no$2$ near$2$ 306:297,32[' ]| one living. His former acquaintance had been numerous; 306:297,33[' ]| but since he had been in$4$ the militia, it did not appear that$3$ 306:297,34[' ]| he was on$4$ terms of particular friendship with any of them. 306:297,35[' ]| There was no*one therefore who$6#1$ could be pointed out$5$, as 306:297,36[' ]| likely to$9$ give any news of him. And in$4$ the wretched state$0$ 306:297,37[' ]| of his own$2$ finances, there was a very powerful motive for$4$ 306:297,38[' ]| secrecy, in$4$ addition to$4$ his fear$0$ of discovery by$4$ $PP#H$Lydia's 306:297,39[' ]| relations, for$3$ it had just$5$ transpired that$3$ he had left gaming 306:298,01[' ]| debts behind him, to$4$ a very considerable amount. $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster 306:298,02[' ]| believed that$3$ more than a thousand pounds would 306:298,03[' ]| be necessary to$9$ clear$1$ his expences at Brighton. He owed 306:298,04[' ]| a good deal$0$ in$4$ the town, but his debts of honour$0$ were still$5$ 306:298,05[' ]| more formidable. $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner did not attempt$1$ to$9$ conceal 306:298,06[' ]| these particulars from the Longbourn family; $PP#E$Jane heard 306:298,07[' ]| them with horror. 306:298,07[E ]| "A gamester!" 306:298,07[' ]| she cried. 306:298,07[E ]| "This is 306:298,08[E ]| wholly unexpected. I had not an idea of it." 306:298,09[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner added in$4$ his letter, that$3$ they might expect 306:298,10[' ]| to$9$ see their father at home on$4$ the following day, which$6#1$ was 306:298,11[' ]| Saturday. Rendered spiritless by$4$ the ill-success of all 306:298,12[' ]| their endeavours$0$, he had yielded to$4$ his brother-in-law's 306:298,13[' ]| intreaty that$3$ he would return$1$ to$4$ his family, and leave$1$ it 306:298,14[' ]| to$4$ him to$9$ do, whatever occasion$0$ might suggest to$9$ be 306:298,15[' ]| advisable for$4$ continuing their pursuit. When $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 306:298,16[' ]| was told of this, she did not express$1$ so$5#1$ much satisfaction 306:298,17[' ]| as her children expected, considering what her anxiety 306:298,18[' ]| for$4$ his life had been before$5$. 306:298,19[D ]| "What, is he coming home, and without poor $PP#H$Lydia!" 306:298,20[' ]| she cried. 306:298,20[D ]| "Sure he will$1$ not leave$1$ London before$3$ he has 306:298,21[D ]| found them. Who$6#2$ is to$9$ fight $PP#P$Wickham, and make$1$ him 306:298,22[D ]| marry her, if he comes away?" 306:298,23[' ]| As $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner began to$9$ wish$1$ to$9$ be at home, it was 306:298,24[' ]| settled that$3$ she and her children should go to$4$ London, 306:298,25[' ]| at the same time that$6#1$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet came from it. The 306:298,26[' ]| coach, therefore, took them the first stage$0#1$ of their journey, 306:298,27[' ]| and brought its master back$5$ to$4$ Longbourn. 306:298,28[' ]| $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner went away in$4$ all the perplexity about$4$ 306:298,29[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth and her Derbyshire friend, that$6#1$ had attended 306:298,30[' ]| her from that$6#2$ part$0$ of the world. His name$0$ had never 306:298,31[' ]| been voluntarily mentioned before$4$ them by$4$ her niece; 306:298,32[' ]| and the kind$0$ of half-expectation which$6#1$ $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner had 306:298,33[' ]| formed, of their being$1$ followed by$4$ a letter from him, 306:298,34[' ]| had ended in$4$ nothing. 306:298,34@o | $PP#A$Elizabeth had received none since 306:298,35@o | her return$0$, that$6#1$ could come from Pemberley. 306:298,36@o | The present$2$ unhappy state$0$ of the family, rendered any 306:298,37@o | other excuse$0$ for$4$ the lowness of her spirits unnecessary; 306:298,38@o | nothing, therefore, could be fairly conjectured from \that$6#2$\, 306:299,01[' ]| though $PP#A$Elizabeth, who$6#1$ was by$4$ this time tolerably well$5$ 306:299,02[' ]| acquainted with her own$2$ feelings, was perfectly aware, 306:299,03[' ]| that$3$, 306:299,03@a | had she known nothing of $PP#B$Darcy, she could have 306:299,04@a | borne the dread$0$ of $PP#H$Lydia's infamy somewhat better. It 306:299,05@a | would have spared her, 306:299,05[' ]| she thought$1$, 306:299,05@a | one sleepless night 306:299,06@a | out$5$ of two. 306:299,07[' ]| When $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet arrived, he had all the appearance 306:299,08[' ]| of his usual philosophic composure. He said as little as 306:299,09[' ]| he had ever been in$4$ the habit of saying; made no$2$ mention$0$ 306:299,10[' ]| of the business that$6#1$ had taken him away, and it was 306:299,11[' ]| some time before$3$ his daughters had courage to$9$ speak of it. 306:299,12[' ]| It was not till the afternoon, when he joined them at 306:299,13[' ]| tea, that$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth ventured to$9$ introduce the subject$0$; 306:299,14[' ]| and then, on$4$ her briefly expressing her sorrow for$4$ what 306:299,15[' ]| he must have endured, he replied, 306:299,15[C ]| "Say nothing of that$6#2$. 306:299,16[C ]| Who$6#2$ should suffer but myself? It has been my own$2$ 306:299,17[C ]| doing, and I ought to$9$ feel it." 306:299,18[A ]| "You must not be too$5#1$ severe upon$4$ yourself," 306:299,18[' ]| replied 306:299,19[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth. 306:299,20[C ]| "You may$1$ well$5$ warn me against such an evil. Human 306:299,21[C ]| nature is so$5#1$ prone to$9$ fall$1$ into it! No$7$, $PP#A$Lizzy, let me once 306:299,22[C ]| in$4$ my life feel how much I have been to$9$ blame$1$. I am not 306:299,23[C ]| afraid of being$1$ overpowered by$4$ the impression. It will$1$ 306:299,24[C ]| pass$1$ away soon enough." 306:299,25[A ]| "Do you suppose them to$9$ be in$4$ London?" 306:299,26[C ]| "Yes; where else can they be so$5#1$ well$5$ concealed?" 306:299,27[G ]| "And $PP#H$Lydia used to$9$ want$1$ to$9$ go to$4$ London," 306:299,27[' ]| added 306:299,28[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty. 306:299,29[C ]| "She is happy, then," 306:299,29[' ]| said her father, drily; 306:299,29[C ]| "and 306:299,30[C ]| her residence there will$1$ probably be of some duration." 306:299,31[' ]| Then, after$4$ a short silence$0$, he continued, 306:299,31[C ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy, I bear$1$ 306:299,32[C ]| you no$2$ ill-will for$4$ being$1$ justified in$4$ your advice to$4$ me 306:299,33[C ]| last$2$ May$0$, which$6#1$, considering the event, shews some 306:299,34[C ]| greatness of mind$0$." 306:299,35[' ]| They were interrupted by$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet, who$6#1$ came to$9$ 306:299,36[' ]| fetch her mother's tea. 306:299,37[C ]| "This is a parade$0$," 306:299,37[' ]| cried he, 306:299,37[C ]| "which$6#1$ does one good; 306:299,38[C ]| it gives such an elegance to$4$ misfortune! Another day 306:300,01[C ]| I will$1$ do the same; I will$1$ sit in$4$ my library, in$4$ my night*cap 306:300,02[C ]| and powdering gown, and give as much trouble$0$ as I can, ~~ 306:300,03[C ]| or, perhaps, I may$1$ defer it, till $PP#G$Kitty runs away." 306:300,04[G ]| "I am not going to$9$ run$1$ away, Papa," 306:300,04[' ]| said $PP#G$Kitty, 306:300,05[' ]| fretfully; 306:300,05[G ]| "if \I\ should ever go to$4$ Brighton, I would 306:300,06[G ]| behave better than $PP#H$Lydia." 306:300,07[C ]| "You go to$4$ Brighton! ~~ I would not trust$1$ you so$5#1$ near$4$ 306:300,08[C ]| it as East*Bourne, for$4$ fifty pounds! No$7$, $PP#G$Kitty, I have 306:300,09[C ]| at last$0$ learnt to$9$ be cautious, and you will$1$ feel the effects 306:300,10[C ]| of it. No$2$ officer is ever to$9$ enter my house again, nor even$5$ 306:300,11[C ]| to$9$ pass$1$ through$4$ the village. Balls will$1$ be absolutely 306:300,12[C ]| prohibited, unless you stand$1$ up$5$ with one of your sisters. 306:300,13[C ]| And you are never to$9$ stir out$5$ of doors, till you can prove, 306:300,14[C ]| that$3$ you have spent ten minutes of every day in$4$ a rational 306:300,15[C ]| manner." 306:300,16[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty, who$6#1$ took all these threats in$4$ a serious$2$ light$0$, 306:300,17[' ]| began to$9$ cry$1$. 306:300,18[C ]| "Well$7$, well$7$," 306:300,18[' ]| said he, 306:300,18[C ]| "do not make$1$ yourself unhappy. 306:300,19[C ]| If you are a good girl for$4$ the next ten years, I will$1$ take 306:300,20[C ]| you to$4$ a review at the end$0$ of them." 307:301,01[' ]| Two days after$4$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's return$0$, as $PP#E$Jane and 307:301,02[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth were walking together in$4$ the shrubbery behind 307:301,03[' ]| the house, they saw the housekeeper coming towards 307:301,04[' ]| them, and, concluding that$3$ she came to$9$ call$1$ them to$4$ their 307:301,05[' ]| mother, went forward$5$ to$9$ meet$1$ her; but, instead of the 307:301,06[' ]| expected summons, when they approached her, she said 307:301,07[' ]| to$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet, 307:301,07[V ]| "I beg your pardon$0$, madam, for$4$ interrupting 307:301,08[V ]| you, but I was in$4$ hopes$0$ you might have got some 307:301,09[V ]| good news from town, so$3$ I took the liberty of coming 307:301,10[V ]| to$9$ ask." 307:301,11[E ]| "What do you mean$1$, $PP#V$Hill? We have heard nothing 307:301,12[E ]| from town." 307:301,13[V ]| "Dear$2#1$ madam," 307:301,13[' ]| cried $PP#V$Mrs%*Hill, in$4$ great astonishment, 307:301,14[V ]| "dont you know there is an express$0$ come for$4$ master 307:301,15[V ]| from $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner? He has been here this half*hour, and 307:301,16[V ]| master has had a letter." 307:301,17[' ]| Away ran the girls, too$5#1$ eager to$9$ get in$5$ to$9$ have time for$4$ 307:301,18[' ]| speech. They ran through$4$ the vestibule into the breakfast*room; 307:301,19[' ]| from thence to$4$ the library; ~~ their father was in$4$ 307:301,20[' ]| neither; and they were on$4$ the point$0$ of seeking him up*stairs 307:301,21[' ]| with their mother, when they were met by$4$ the butler, 307:301,22[' ]| who$6#1$ said, 307:301,23[W ]| "If you are looking for$4$ my master, ma'am, he is walking 307:301,24[W ]| towards the little copse." 307:301,25[' ]| Upon$4$ this information, they instantly passed through$4$ 307:301,26[' ]| the hall once more, and ran across$4$ the lawn after$4$ their 307:301,27[' ]| father, who$6#1$ was deliberately pursuing his way towards 307:301,28[' ]| a small wood on$4$ one side$0$ of the paddock. 307:301,29[' ]| $PP#E$Jane, who$6#1$ was not so$5#1$ light$2$, nor so$5#1$ much in$4$ the habit of 307:301,30[' ]| running as $PP#A$Elizabeth, soon lagged behind, while$3$ her sister, 307:301,31[' ]| panting for$4$ breath, came up$5$ with him, and eagerly cried out$5$, 307:301,32[A ]| "Oh, Papa, what news? what news? have you heard 307:301,33[A ]| from my uncle?" 307:302,01[C ]| "Yes, I have had a letter from him by$4$ express$0$." 307:302,02[A ]| "Well$7$, and what news does it bring? good or bad?" 307:302,03[C ]| "What is there of good to$9$ be expected?" 307:302,03[' ]| said he, 307:302,04[' ]| taking the letter from his pocket; 307:302,04[C ]| "but perhaps you 307:302,05[C ]| would like$1$ to$9$ read it." 307:302,06[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth impatiently caught it from his hand$0$. $PP#E$Jane 307:302,07[' ]| now came up$5$. 307:302,08[C ]| "Read it aloud," 307:302,08[' ]| said their father, 307:302,08[C ]| "for$3$ I hardly know 307:302,09[C ]| myself what it is about$4$." 307:302,10[C ]| 307:302,11[N ]| "Gracechurch-street, Monday, 307:302,12[N ]| August*2. 307:302,13[N ]| "MY DEAR$2#1$ BROTHER, 307:302,14[N ]| "At last$0$ I am able to$9$ send you some tidings of my 307:302,15[N ]| niece, and such as, upon$4$ the whole$0$, I hope$1$ will$1$ give you 307:302,16[N ]| satisfaction. Soon after$3$ you left me on$4$ Saturday, I was 307:302,17[N ]| fortunate enough to$9$ find out$5$ in$4$ what part$0$ of London they 307:302,18[N ]| were. The particulars, I reserve$1$ till we meet$1$. It is enough 307:302,19[N ]| to$9$ know they are discovered, I have seen them both ~~" 307:302,20[E ]| "Then it is, as I always hoped," 307:302,20[' ]| cried $PP#E$Jane; 307:302,20[E ]| "they 307:302,21[E ]| are married!" 307:302,22[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth read on$5$; 307:302,22[N ]| "I have seen them both. They 307:302,23[N ]| are not married, nor can I find there was any intention 307:302,24[N ]| of being$1$ so$5#2$; but if you are willing to$9$ perform the engagements 307:302,25[N ]| which$6#1$ I have ventured to$9$ make$1$ on$4$ your side$0$, I hope$1$ 307:302,26[N ]| it will$1$ not be long before$3$ they are. All that$6#1$ is required 307:302,27[N ]| of you is, to$9$ assure to$4$ your daughter, by$4$ settlement, her 307:302,28[N ]| equal$2$ share$0$ of the five thousand pounds, secured among 307:302,29[N ]| your children after$4$ the decease of yourself and my sister; 307:302,30[N ]| and, moreover, to$9$ enter into an engagement of allowing 307:302,31[N ]| her, during your life, one hundred pounds per*annum. 307:302,32[N ]| These are conditions, which$6#1$, considering every*thing, I had 307:302,33[N ]| no$2$ hesitation in$4$ complying with, as far as I thought$1$ 307:302,34[N ]| myself privileged, for$4$ you. I shall send this by$4$ express$0$, 307:302,35[N ]| that$3$ no$2$ time may$1$ be lost in$4$ bringing me your answer$0$. 307:302,36[N ]| You will$1$ easily comprehend, from these particulars, that$3$ 307:302,37[N ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's circumstances are not so$5#1$ hopeless as they 307:302,38[N ]| are generally believed to$9$ be. The world has been deceived 307:303,01[N ]| in$4$ that$6#2$ respect$0$; and I am happy to$9$ say, there will$1$ be 307:303,02[N ]| some little money, even$5$ when all his debts are discharged, 307:303,03[N ]| to$9$ settle on$4$ my niece, in$4$ addition to$4$ her own$2$ fortune. 307:303,04[N ]| If, as I conclude will$1$ be the case, you send me full powers 307:303,05[N ]| to$9$ act$1$ in$4$ your name$0$, throughout the whole$0$ of this business, 307:303,06[N ]| I will$1$ immediately give directions to$4$ $PP#ZQ$Haggerston for$4$ preparing 307:303,07[N ]| a proper settlement. There will$1$ not be the smallest 307:303,08[N ]| occasion$0$ for$4$ your coming to$4$ town again; therefore, stay$1$ 307:303,09[N ]| quietly at Longbourn, and depend on$4$ my diligence and care$0$. 307:303,10[N ]| Send back$5$ your answer$0$ as soon as you can, and be careful 307:303,11[N ]| to$9$ write explicitly. We have judged it best, that$3$ my niece 307:303,12[N ]| should be married from this house, of which$6#1$ I hope$1$ you 307:303,13[N ]| will$1$ approve. She comes to$4$ us to-day. I shall write again 307:303,14[N ]| as soon as any*thing more is determined on$5$. Your's, &c% 307:303,15[N ]| "$PP#N$EDW%*GARDINER." 307:303,16[N ]| 307:303,17[A ]| "Is it possible!" 307:303,17[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, when she had 307:303,18[' ]| finished. 307:303,18[A ]| "Can it be possible that$3$ he will$1$ marry her?" 307:303,19[E ]| "$PP#P$Wickham is not so$5#1$ undeserving, then, as we have 307:303,20[E ]| thought$1$ him;" 307:303,20[' ]| said her sister. 307:303,20[E ]| "My dear$2#1$ father, I congratulate 307:303,21[E ]| you." 307:303,22[A ]| "And have you answered the letter?" 307:303,22[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth. 307:303,23[C ]| "No$7$; but it must be done soon." 307:303,24[C ]| Most earnestly did she then intreat him to$9$ lose no$2$ more 307:303,25[C ]| time before$3$ he wrote. 307:303,26[A ]| "Oh! my dear$2#1$ father," 307:303,26[' ]| she cried, 307:303,26[A ]| "come back$5$, and 307:303,27[A ]| write immediately. Consider how important every 307:303,28[A ]| moment is, in$4$ such a case." 307:303,29[E ]| "Let me write for$4$ you," 307:303,29[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane, 307:303,29[E ]| "if you dislike$1$ the 307:303,30[E ]| trouble$0$ yourself." 307:303,31[C ]| "I dislike$1$ it very much," 307:303,31[' ]| he replied; 307:303,31[C ]| "but it must 307:303,32[C ]| be done." 307:303,33[' ]| And so$5#2$ saying, he turned back$5$ with them, and walked 307:303,34[' ]| towards the house. 307:303,35[A ]| "And may$1$ I ask?" 307:303,35[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 307:303,35[A ]| "but the terms, 307:303,36[A ]| I suppose, must be complied with." 307:303,37[C ]| "Complied with! I am only ashamed of his asking so$5#1$ 307:303,38[C ]| little." 307:304,01[A ]| "And they \must\ marry! Yet he is \such\ a man!" 307:304,02[C ]| "Yes, yes, they must marry. There is nothing else to$9$ 307:304,03[C ]| be done. But there are two things that$6#1$ I want$1$ very much 307:304,04[C ]| to$9$ know: ~~ one is, how much money your uncle has laid 307:304,05[C ]| down$5$, to$9$ bring it about$5$; and the other, how I am ever 307:304,06[C ]| to$9$ pay$1$ him." 307:304,07[E ]| "Money! my uncle!" 307:304,07[' ]| cried $PP#E$Jane, 307:304,07[E ]| "what do you 307:304,08[E ]| mean$1$, Sir?" 307:304,09[C ]| "I mean$1$, that$3$ no$2$ man in$4$ his senses, would marry $PP#H$Lydia 307:304,10[C ]| on$4$ so$5#1$ slight$2$ a temptation as one hundred a-year during 307:304,11[C ]| my life, and fifty after$3$ I am gone." 307:304,12[A ]| "That$6#2$ is very true," 307:304,12[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth; 307:304,12[A ]| "though it had 307:304,13[A ]| not occurred to$4$ me before$5$. His debts to$9$ be discharged, 307:304,14[A ]| and something still$5$ to$9$ remain! Oh! it must be my 307:304,15[A ]| uncle's doings! Generous, good man, I am afraid he has 307:304,16[A ]| distressed himself. A small sum could not do all this." 307:304,17[C ]| "No$7$," 307:304,17[' ]| said her father, 307:304,17[C ]| "$PP#P$Wickham's a fool, if he 307:304,18[C ]| takes her with a farthing less than ten thousand pounds. 307:304,19[C ]| I should be sorry to$9$ think so$5#1$ ill of him, in$4$ the very beginning 307:304,20[C ]| of our relationship." 307:304,21[A ]| "Ten thousand pounds! Heaven forbid! How is half 307:304,22[A ]| such a sum to$9$ be repaid?" 307:304,23[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet made no$2$ answer$0$, and each of them, deep 307:304,24[' ]| in$4$ thought$0$, continued silent till they reached the house. 307:304,25[' ]| Their father then went to$4$ the library to$9$ write, and the 307:304,26[' ]| girls walked into the breakfast-room. 307:304,27[A ]| "And they are really to$9$ be married!" 307:304,27[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, 307:304,28[' ]| as soon as they were by$4$ themselves. 307:304,28[A ]| "How strange this 307:304,29[A ]| is! And for$4$ \this\ we are to$9$ be thankful. That$3$ they should 307:304,30[A ]| marry, small as is their chance$0$ of happiness, and wretched 307:304,31[A ]| as is his character, we are forced to$9$ rejoice! Oh, $PP#H$Lydia!" 307:304,32[E ]| "I comfort$1$ myself with thinking," 307:304,32[' ]| replied $PP#E$Jane, 307:304,32[E ]| "that$3$ 307:304,33[E ]| he certainly would not marry $PP#H$Lydia, if he had not a real 307:304,34[E ]| regard$0$ for$4$ her. Though our kind$2$ uncle has done something 307:304,35[E ]| towards clearing him, I cannot believe that$3$ ten thousand 307:304,36[E ]| pounds, or any*thing like$4$ it, has been advanced. He has 307:304,37[E ]| children of his own$2$, and may$1$ have more. How could he 307:304,38[E ]| spare$1$ half ten thousand pounds?" 307:305,01[A ]| "If we are ever able to$9$ learn what $PP#P$Wickham's debts 307:305,02[A ]| have been," 307:305,02[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 307:305,02[A ]| "and how much is settled on$4$ his 307:305,03[A ]| side$0$ on$4$ our sister, we shall exactly know what $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner 307:305,04[A ]| has done for$4$ them, because $PP#P$Wickham has not sixpence 307:305,05[A ]| of his own$2$. The kindness of my uncle and aunt can never 307:305,06[A ]| be requited. Their taking her home, and affording her 307:305,07[A ]| their personal protection and countenance, is such a 307:305,08[A ]| sacrifice$0$ to$4$ her advantage, as years of gratitude cannot 307:305,09[A ]| enough acknowledge. By$4$ this time she is actually with 307:305,10[A ]| them! If such goodness does not make$1$ her miserable 307:305,11[A ]| now, she will$1$ never deserve to$9$ be happy! What a meeting 307:305,12[A ]| for$4$ her, when she first sees my aunt!" 307:305,13[E ]| "We must endeavour$1$ to$9$ forget all that$6#1$ has passed on$4$ 307:305,14[E ]| either side$0$," 307:305,14[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane: 307:305,14[E ]| "I hope$1$ and trust$1$ they will$1$ yet 307:305,15[E ]| be happy. His consenting to$9$ marry her is a proof, I will$1$ 307:305,16[E ]| believe, that$3$ he is come to$4$ a right$2#1$ way of thinking. Their 307:305,17[E ]| mutual affection will$1$ steady them; and I flatter myself 307:305,18[E ]| they will$1$ settle so$5#1$ quietly, and live in$4$ so$5#1$ rational a manner, 307:305,19[E ]| as may$1$ in$4$ time make$1$ their past$2$ imprudence forgotten." 307:305,20[A ]| "Their conduct$0$ has been such," 307:305,20[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth, 307:305,20[A ]| "as 307:305,21[A ]| neither you, nor I, nor any*body, can ever forget. It is 307:305,22[A ]| useless to$9$ talk$1$ of it." 307:305,23[' ]| It now occurred to$4$ the girls that$3$ their mother was in$4$ 307:305,24[' ]| all likelihood perfectly ignorant of what had happened. 307:305,25[' ]| They went to$4$ the library, therefore, and asked their father, 307:305,26[' ]| whether he would not wish$1$ them to$9$ make$1$ it known to$4$ 307:305,27[' ]| her. He was writing, and, without raising his head$0$, coolly 307:305,28[' ]| replied, 307:305,29[C ]| "Just$5$ as you please." 307:305,30[A ]| "May$1$ we take my uncle's letter to$9$ read to$4$ her?" 307:305,31[C ]| "Take whatever you like$1$, and get away." 307:305,32[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth took the letter from his writing*table, and 307:305,33[' ]| they went up*stairs together. $PP#F$Mary and $PP#G$Kitty were both 307:305,34[' ]| with $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet: one communication would, therefore, 307:305,35[' ]| do for$4$ all. After$4$ a slight$2$ preparation for$4$ good news, the 307:305,36[' ]| letter was read aloud. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet could hardly contain 307:305,37[' ]| herself. As soon as $PP#E$Jane had read $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner's hope$0$ 307:305,38[' ]| of $PP#G$Lydia's being$1$ soon married, her joy burst$1$ forth, and 307:306,01[' ]| every following sentence added to$4$ its exuberance. She 307:306,02[' ]| was now in$4$ an irritation as violent from delight$0$, as she 307:306,03[' ]| had ever been fidgetty from alarm$0$ and vexation. To$9$ know 307:306,04[' ]| that$3$ her daughter would be married was enough. She 307:306,05[' ]| was disturbed by$4$ no$2$ fear$0$ for$4$ her felicity, nor humbled 307:306,06[' ]| by$4$ any remembrance of her misconduct. 307:306,07[D ]| "My dear$2#1$, dear$2#1$ $PP#H$Lydia!" 307:306,07[' ]| she cried: 307:306,07[D ]| "This is delightful 307:306,08[D ]| indeed! ~~ She will$1$ be married! ~~ I shall see her again! ~~ 307:306,09[D ]| She will$1$ be married at sixteen! ~~ My good, kind$2$ brother! ~~ 307:306,10[D ]| I knew how it would be ~~ I knew he would manage every*thing. 307:306,11[D ]| How I long to$9$ see her! and to$9$ see dear$2#1$ $PP#P$Wickham 307:306,12[D ]| too$5#2$! But the clothes, the wedding*clothes! I will$1$ write 307:306,13[D ]| to$4$ my sister $PP#O$Gardiner about$4$ them directly. $PP#A$Lizzy, my 307:306,14[D ]| dear$2#1$, run$1$ down$5$ to$4$ your father, and ask him how much 307:306,15[D ]| he will$1$ give her. Stay$1$, stay$1$, I will$1$ go myself. Ring$1$ the 307:306,16[D ]| bell, $PP#G$Kitty, for$4$ $PP#V$Hill. I will$1$ put on$5$ my things in$4$ a moment. 307:306,17[D ]| My dear$2#1$, dear$2#1$ $PP#H$Lydia! ~~ How merry we shall be together 307:306,18[D ]| when we meet$1$!" 307:306,19[' ]| Her eldest daughter endeavoured to$9$ give some relief to$4$ 307:306,20[' ]| the violence of these transports, by$4$ leading her thoughts 307:306,21[' ]| to$4$ the obligations which$6#1$ $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner's behaviour laid 307:306,22[' ]| them all under. 307:306,23[E ]| "For$3$ we must attribute this happy conclusion," 307:306,23[' ]| she 307:306,24[' ]| added, 307:306,24[E ]| "in$4$ a great measure$0$, to$4$ his kindness. We are 307:306,25[E ]| persuaded that$3$ he has pledged himself to$9$ assist $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham 307:306,26[E ]| with money." 307:306,27[D ]| "Well$7$," 307:306,27[' ]| cried her mother, 307:306,27[D ]| "it is all very right$2#1$; who$6#2$ 307:306,28[D ]| should do it but her own$2$ uncle? If he had not had 307:306,29[D ]| a family of his own$2$, I and my children must have had all 307:306,30[D ]| his money you know, and it is the first time we have ever 307:306,31[D ]| had any*thing from him, except a few presents$0$. Well$7$! 307:306,32[D ]| I am so$5#1$ happy. In$4$ a short time, I shall have a daughter 307:306,33[D ]| married. $PP#H$Mrs%*Wickham! How well$5$ it sounds$1$. And she 307:306,34[D ]| was only sixteen last$2$ June. My dear$2#1$ $PP#E$Jane, I am in$4$ such 307:306,35[D ]| a flutter, that$3$ I am sure I can't write; so$3$ I will$1$ dictate$1$, 307:306,36[D ]| and you write for$4$ me. We will$1$ settle with your father 307:306,37[D ]| about$4$ the money afterwards; but the things should be 307:306,38[D ]| ordered immediately." 307:307,01[' ]| She was then proceeding to$4$ all the particulars of calico, 307:307,02[' ]| muslin, and cambric, and would shortly have dictated 307:307,03[' ]| some very plentiful orders$0#1$, had not $PP#E$Jane, though with 307:307,04[' ]| some difficulty, persuaded her to$9$ wait, till her father was 307:307,05[' ]| at leisure to$9$ be consulted. One day's delay$0$ she observed, 307:307,06[' ]| would be of small importance; and her mother was too$5#1$ 307:307,07[' ]| happy, to$9$ be quite so$5#1$ obstinate as usual. Other schemes 307:307,08[' ]| too$5#2$ came into her head$0$. 307:307,09[D ]| "I will$1$ go to$4$ Meryton," 307:307,09[' ]| said she, 307:307,09[D ]| "as soon as I am 307:307,10[D ]| dressed, and tell the good, good news to$4$ my sister $PP#V$Phillips. 307:307,11[D ]| And as I come back$5$, I can call$1$ on$4$ $PP#V$Lady*Lucas and $PP#V$Mrs%*Long. 307:307,12[D ]| $PP#G$Kitty, run$1$ down$5$ and order the carriage. An 307:307,13[D ]| airing would do me a great deal$0$ of good, I am sure. Girls, 307:307,14[D ]| can I do any*thing for$4$ you in$4$ Meryton? Oh! here comes 307:307,15[D ]| $PP#V$Hill. My dear$2#1$ $PP#V$Hill, have you heard the good news? $PP#H$Miss*Lydia 307:307,16[D ]| is going to$9$ be married; and you shall all have a 307:307,17[D ]| bowl of punch, to$9$ make$1$ merry at her wedding." 307:307,18[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Hill began instantly to$9$ express$1$ her joy. $PP#A$Elizabeth 307:307,19[' ]| received her congratulations amongst the rest$0#1$, and then, 307:307,20[' ]| sick of this folly, took refuge in$4$ her own$2$ room, that$3$ she 307:307,21[' ]| might think with freedom. 307:307,22@a | Poor $PP#H$Lydia's situation must, at best, be bad enough; 307:307,23@a | but that$3$ it was no$2$ worse, she had need$0$ to$9$ be thankful. 307:307,24[' ]| She felt it so$5#2$; and though, in$4$ looking forward$5$, neither 307:307,25[' ]| rational happiness nor worldly prosperity, could be justly 307:307,26[' ]| expected for$4$ her sister; in$4$ looking back$5$ to$4$ what they 307:307,27[' ]| had feared, only two hours ago, she felt all the advantages 307:307,28[' ]| of what they had gained. 308:308,01[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet had very often wished, before$4$ this period 308:308,02[' ]| of his life, that$3$, instead of spending his whole$2$ income, he 308:308,03[' ]| had laid by$4$ an annual sum, for$4$ the better provision of 308:308,04[' ]| his children, and of his wife, if she survived him. He now 308:308,05[' ]| wished it more than ever. 308:308,05@c | Had he done his duty in$4$ that$6#2$ 308:308,06@c | respect$0$, $PP#H$Lydia need$1$ not have been indebted to$4$ her uncle, 308:308,07@c | for$4$ whatever of honour$0$ or credit$0$ could now be purchased 308:308,08@c | for$4$ her. The satisfaction of prevailing on$4$ one of the most 308:308,09@c | worthless young men in$4$ Great*Britain to$9$ be her husband, 308:308,10@c | might then have rested in$4$ its proper place$0$. 308:308,11[' ]| He was seriously concerned, that$3$ a cause of so$5#1$ little 308:308,12[' ]| advantage to$4$ any*one, should be forwarded at the sole 308:308,13[' ]| expence of his brother-in-law, and he was determined, 308:308,14[' ]| if possible, to$9$ find out$5$ the extent of his assistance, and to$9$ 308:308,15[' ]| discharge the obligation as soon as he could. 308:308,16[' ]| When first $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet had married, economy was held 308:308,17[' ]| to$9$ be perfectly useless; for$3$, of course$8$, they were to$9$ have 308:308,18[' ]| a son. This son was to$9$ join in$4$ cutting off the entail, as 308:308,19[' ]| soon as he should be of age, and the widow and younger 308:308,20[' ]| children would by$4$ that$6#2$ means$0$ be provided for$5$. Five 308:308,21[' ]| daughters successively entered the world, but yet the son 308:308,22[' ]| was to$9$ come; and $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, for$4$ many years after$4$ 308:308,23[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia's birth$0#1$, had been certain that$3$ he would. This event 308:308,24[' ]| had at last$0$ been despaired of, but it was then too$5#1$ late to$9$ 308:308,25[' ]| be saving. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had no$2$ turn$0$ for$4$ economy, and her 308:308,26[' ]| husband's love$0$ of independence had alone prevented their 308:308,27[' ]| exceeding their income. 308:308,28[' ]| Five thousand pounds was settled by$4$ marriage articles 308:308,29[' ]| on$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet and the children. But in$4$ what proportions 308:308,30[' ]| it should be divided amongst the latter, depended 308:308,31[' ]| on$4$ the will$0$ of the parents. This was one point$0$, with 308:308,32[' ]| regard$0$ to$4$ $PP#H$Lydia at least, which$6#1$ was now to$9$ be settled, 308:308,33[' ]| and $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet could have no$2$ hesitation in$4$ acceding to$4$ 308:309,01[' ]| the proposal before$4$ him. In$4$ terms of grateful acknowledgment 308:309,02[' ]| for$4$ the kindness of his brother, though expressed 308:309,03[' ]| most concisely, he then delivered on$4$ paper his perfect$2$ 308:309,04[' ]| approbation of all that$6#1$ was done, and his willingness to$9$ 308:309,05[' ]| fulfil the engagements that$6#1$ had been made for$4$ him. He 308:309,06[' ]| had never before$5$ supposed that$3$, could $PP#P$Wickham be prevailed 308:309,07[' ]| on$5$ to$9$ marry his daughter, it would be done with 308:309,08[' ]| so$5#1$ little inconvenience to$4$ himself, as by$4$ the present$2$ 308:309,09[' ]| arrangement. He would scarcely be ten pounds a-year 308:309,10[' ]| the loser, by$4$ the hundred that$6#1$ was to$9$ be paid them; 308:309,11[' ]| for$3$, what with her board and pocket allowance, and the 308:309,12[' ]| continual presents$0$ in$4$ money, which$6#1$ passed to$4$ her, through$4$ 308:309,13[' ]| her mother's hands, $PP#H$Lydia's expences had been very little 308:309,14[' ]| within that$6#2$ sum. 308:309,15[' ]| That$3$ it would be done with such trifling exertion on$4$ 308:309,16[' ]| his side$0$, too$5#2$, was another very welcome$2$ surprise$0$; for$3$ his 308:309,17[' ]| chief wish$0$ at present$0#1$, was to$9$ have as little trouble$0$ in$4$ the 308:309,18[' ]| business as possible. When the first transports of rage 308:309,19[' ]| which$6#1$ had produced his activity in$4$ seeking her were over, 308:309,20[' ]| he naturally returned to$4$ all his former indolence. His 308:309,21[' ]| letter was soon dispatched; for$3$ though dilatory in$4$ undertaking 308:309,22[' ]| business, he was quick$2$ in$4$ its execution. He begged 308:309,23[' ]| to$9$ know farther particulars of what he was indebted to$4$ 308:309,24[' ]| his brother; but was too$5#1$ angry with $PP#H$Lydia, to$9$ send any 308:309,25[' ]| message to$4$ her. 308:309,26[' ]| The good news quickly spread through$4$ the house; and 308:309,27[' ]| with proportionate speed through$4$ the neighbourhood. It 308:309,28[' ]| was borne in$4$ the latter with decent philosophy. To$9$ be 308:309,29[' ]| sure it would have been more for$4$ the advantage of conversation, 308:309,30[' ]| had $PP#H$Miss*Lydia*Bennet come upon$4$ the town; 308:309,31[' ]| or, as the happiest alternative, been secluded from the 308:309,32[' ]| world, in$4$ some distant farm house. But there was much 308:309,33[' ]| to$9$ be talked of, in$4$ marrying her; and the good-natured 308:309,34[' ]| wishes$0$ of her well-doing, which$6#1$ had proceeded before$5$, 308:309,35[' ]| from all the spiteful old ladies in$4$ Meryton, lost but 308:309,36[' ]| little of their spirit in$4$ this change$0$ of circumstances, 308:309,37[' ]| because with such an husband, her misery was considered 308:309,38[' ]| certain. 308:310,01[' ]| It was a fortnight since $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had been down*stairs, 308:310,02[' ]| but on$4$ this happy day, she again took her seat at 308:310,03[' ]| the head$0$ of her table, and in$4$ spirits oppressively high. 308:310,04[' ]| No$2$ sentiment of shame$0$ gave a damp$0$ to$4$ her triumph$0$. 308:310,05[' ]| The marriage of a daughter, which$6#1$ had been the first 308:310,06[' ]| object$0$ of her wishes$0$, since $PP#E$Jane was sixteen, was now on$4$ 308:310,07[' ]| the point$0$ of accomplishment, and her thoughts and her 308:310,08[' ]| words ran wholly on$4$ those attendants of elegant nuptials, 308:310,09[' ]| fine muslins, new carriages, and servants. She was busily 308,310,10[' ]| searching through$4$ the neighbourhood for$4$ a proper situation 308:310,11[' ]| for$4$ her daughter, and, without knowing or considering 308:310,12[' ]| what their income might be, rejected many as deficient 308:310,13[' ]| in$4$ size and importance. 308:310,14[D ]| "Haye-Park might do," 308:310,14[' ]| said she, 308:310,14[D ]| "if the $PP#ZO$Gouldings 308:310,15[D ]| would quit it, or the great house at Stoke, if the drawing-room 308:310,16[D ]| were larger; but Ashworth is too$5#1$ far off! I could 308:310,17[D ]| not bear$1$ to$9$ have her ten miles from me; and as for$4$ Purvis*Lodge, 308:310,18[D ]| the attics are dreadful." 308:310,19[' ]| Her husband allowed her to$9$ talk$1$ on$5$ without interruption, 308:310,20[' ]| while$3$ the servants remained. But when they had 308:310,21[' ]| withdrawn, he said to$4$ her, 308:310,21[C ]| "$PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, before$3$ you take 308:310,22[C ]| any, or all of these houses, for$4$ your son and daughter, 308:310,23[C ]| let us come to$4$ a right$2#1$ understanding. Into \one\ house in$4$ 308:310,24[C ]| this neighbourhood, they shall never have admittance. 308:310,25[C ]| I will$1$ not encourage the impudence of either, by$4$ receiving 308:310,26[C ]| them at Longbourn." 308:310,27[' ]| A long dispute followed this declaration; but $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet 308:310,28[' ]| was firm: it soon led to$4$ another; and $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 308:310,29[' ]| found, with amazement and horror, that$3$ her 308:310,30[' ]| husband would not advance$1$ a guinea to$9$ buy clothes for$4$ 308:310,31[' ]| his daughter. He protested that$3$ she should receive from 308:310,32[' ]| him no$2$ mark$0$ of affection whatever, on$4$ the occasion$0$. 308:310,33[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet could hardly comprehend it. That$3$ his anger$0$ 308:310,34[' ]| could be carried to$4$ such a point$0$ of inconceivable resentment, 308:310,35[' ]| as to$9$ refuse his daughter a privilege, without which$6#1$ 308:310,36[' ]| her marriage would scarcely seem valid, exceeded all that$6#1$ 308:310,37[' ]| she could believe possible. She was more alive to$4$ the 308:310,38[' ]| disgrace$0$, which$6#1$ the want$0$ of new clothes must reflect on$4$ 308:311,01[' ]| her daughter's nuptials, than to$4$ any sense of shame$0$ at 308:311,02[' ]| her eloping and living with $PP#P$Wickham, a fortnight before$3$ 308:311,03[' ]| they took place$0$. 308:311,04[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was now most heartily sorry that$3$ she had, 308:311,05[' ]| from the distress$0$ of the moment, been led to$9$ make$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 308:311,06[' ]| acquainted with their fears for$4$ her sister; for$3$ 308:311,07[' ]| since her marriage would so$5#1$ shortly give the proper 308:311,08[' ]| termination to$4$ the elopement, they might hope$1$ to$9$ conceal 308:311,09[' ]| its unfavourable beginning, from all those who$6#1$ were not 308:311,10[' ]| immediately on$4$ the spot. 308:311,11[' ]| She had no$2$ fear$0$ of its spreading farther, through$4$ his 308:311,12[' ]| means$0$. There were few people on$4$ whose$6#1$ secrecy she 308:311,13[' ]| would have more confidently depended; but at the same 308:311,14[' ]| time, there was no*one, whose$6#1$ knowledge of a sister's 308:311,15[' ]| frailty would have mortified her so$5#1$ much. Not, however, 308:311,16[' ]| from any fear$0$ of disadvantage from it, individually to$4$ 308:311,17[' ]| herself; for$3$ at any rate$0$, there seemed a gulf impassable 308:311,18[' ]| between them. Had $PP#H$Lydia's marriage been concluded on$4$ 308:311,19[' ]| the most honourable terms, it was not to$9$ be supposed 308:311,20[' ]| that$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy would connect himself with a family, 308:311,21[' ]| where to$4$ every other objection would now be added, an 308:311,22[' ]| alliance and relationship of the nearest kind$0$ with the 308:311,23[' ]| man whom$6#1$ he so$5#1$ justly scorned. 308:311,24[' ]| From such a connection she could not wonder$1$ that$3$ he 308:311,25[' ]| should shrink. The wish$0$ of procuring her regard$0$, which$6#1$ 308:311,26[' ]| she had assured herself of his feeling in$4$ Derbyshire, could 308:311,27[' ]| not in$4$ rational expectation survive such a blow as this. 308:311,28[' ]| She was humbled, she was grieved; she repented, though 308:311,29[' ]| she hardly knew of what. She became jealous of his 308:311,30[' ]| esteem$0$, when she could no$2$ longer hope$1$ to$9$ be benefited 308:311,31[' ]| by$4$ it. She wanted to$9$ hear of him, when there seemed 308:311,32[' ]| the least chance$0$ of gaining intelligence. She was convinced 308:311,33[' ]| that$3$ she could have been happy with him; when it was 308:311,34[' ]| no$2$ longer likely they should meet$1$. 308:311,35@a | What a triumph$0$ for$4$ him, 308:311,35[' ]| as she often thought$1$, 308:311,35@a | could 308:311,36@a | he know that$3$ the proposals which$6#1$ she had proudly spurned 308:311,37@a | only four months ago, would now have been gladly and 308:311,38@a | gratefully received! He was as generous, 308:311,38[' ]| she doubted not, 308:312,01@a | as the most generous of his sex. But while$3$ he was mortal, 308:312,02@a | there must be a triumph$0$. 308:312,03[' ]| She began now to$9$ comprehend that$3$ 308:312,03@a | he was exactly the 308:312,04@a | man, who$6#1$, in$4$ disposition and talents, would most suit$1$ her. 308:312,05@a | His understanding and temper, though unlike her own$2$, 308:312,06@a | would have answered all her wishes$0$. It was an union that$6#1$ 308:312,07@a | must have been to$4$ the advantage of both; by$4$ her ease$0$ 308:312,08@a | and liveliness, his mind$0$ might have been softened, his 308:312,09@a | manners improved, and from his judgment, information, 308:312,10@a | and knowledge of the world, she must have received 308:312,11@a | benefit of greater importance. 308:312,12@a | But no$2$ such happy marriage could now teach the 308:312,13@a | admiring multitude what connubial felicity really was. 308:312,14@a | An union of a different tendency, and precluding the possibility 308:312,15@a | of the other, was soon to$9$ be formed in$4$ their family. 308:312,16@a | How $PP#P$Wickham and $PP#H$Lydia were to$9$ be supported in$4$ 308:312,17@a | tolerable independence, she could not imagine. But how 308:312,18@a | little of permanent happiness could belong to$4$ a couple 308:312,19@a | who$6#1$ were only brought together because their passions 308:312,20@a | were stronger than their virtue, she could easily conjecture$1$. 308:312,21[' ]| ~~~ 308:312,22[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner soon wrote again to$4$ his brother. To$4$ 308:312,23[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's acknowledgments he briefly replied, with 308:312,24[' ]| assurances of his eagerness to$9$ promote the welfare of any 308:312,25[' ]| of his family; and concluded with intreaties that$3$ the 308:312,26[' ]| subject$0$ might never be mentioned to$4$ him again. The 308:312,27[' ]| principal$2$ purport of his letter was to$9$ inform them, that$3$ 308:312,28[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham had resolved on$4$ quitting the Militia. 308:312,29[N ]| "It was greatly my wish$0$ that$3$ he should do so$5#2$," 308:312,29[' ]| he 308:312,30[' ]| added, 308:312,30[N ]| "as soon as his marriage was fixed on$5$. And 308:312,31[N ]| I think you will$1$ agree with me, in$4$ considering a removal 308:312,32[N ]| from that$6#2$ corps as highly advisable, both on$4$ his account$0$ 308:312,33[N ]| and my niece's. It is $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's intention to$9$ go into 308:312,34[N ]| the regulars; and, among his former friends, there are 308:312,35[N ]| still$5$ some who$6#1$ are able and willing to$9$ assist him in$4$ the 308:312,36[N ]| army. He has the promise$0$ of an ensigncy in$4$ $PP#ZN$General*****'s 308:312,37[N ]| regiment, now quartered in$4$ the North. It is an 308:313,01[N ]| advantage to$9$ have it so$5#1$ far from this part$0$ of the kingdom. 308:313,02[N ]| He promises$1$ fairly, and I hope$1$ among different people, 308:313,03[N ]| where they may$1$ each have a character to$9$ preserve, they 308:313,04[N ]| will$1$ both be more prudent. I have written to$4$ $PP#ZL$Colonel*Forster, 308:313,05[N ]| to$9$ inform him of our present$2$ arrangements, and 308:313,06[N ]| to$9$ request$1$ that$3$ he will$1$ satisfy the various creditors of 308:313,07[N ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham in$4$ and near$4$ Brighton, with assurances of 308:313,08[N ]| speedy payment, for$4$ which$6#1$ I have pledged myself. And 308:313,09[N ]| will$1$ you give yourself the trouble$0$ of carrying similar 308:313,10[N ]| assurances to$4$ his creditors in$4$ Meryton, of whom$6#1$ I shall 308:313,11[N ]| subjoin a list, according to$4$ his information. He has 308:313,12[N ]| given in$5$ all his debts; I hope$1$ at least he has not deceived 308:313,13[N ]| us. $PP#ZQ$Haggerston has our directions, and all will$1$ be completed 308:313,14[N ]| in$4$ a week. They will$1$ then join his regiment, unless 308:313,15[N ]| they are first invited to$4$ Longbourn; and I understand 308:313,16[N ]| from $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner, that$3$ my niece is very desirous of 308:313,17[N ]| seeing you all, before$3$ she leaves$1$ the South. She is well$5$, 308:313,18[N ]| and begs to$9$ be dutifully remembered to$4$ you and her 308:313,19[N ]| mother. ~~ Your's, &c% 308:313,20[N ]| "$PP#N$E%*GARDINER." 308:313,22[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet and his daughters saw all the advantages 308:313,23[' ]| of $PP#P$Wickham's removal from the *****shire, as clearly as 308:313,24[' ]| $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner could do. But $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, was not so$5#1$ well$5$ 308:313,25[' ]| pleased with it. 308:313,25@d | $PP#H$Lydia's being$1$ settled in$4$ the North, just$5$ 308:313,26@d | when she had expected most pleasure and pride in$4$ her 308:313,27@d | company, 308:313,27[' ]| for$3$ she had by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ given up$5$ her plan of 308:313,28[' ]| their residing in$4$ Hertfordshire, 308:313,28@d | was a severe disappointment; 308:313,29@d | and besides, it was such a pity$0$ that$3$ $PP#H$Lydia should 308:313,30@d | be taken from a regiment where she was acquainted with 308:313,31@d | every*body, and had so$5#1$ many favourites. 308:313,32[D ]| "She is so$5#1$ fond of $PP#ZM$Mrs%*Forster," 308:313,32[' ]| said she, 308:313,32[D ]| "it will$1$ be 308:313,33[D ]| quite shocking to$9$ send her away! And there are several 308:313,34[D ]| of the young men, too$5#2$, that$6#1$ she likes very much. The 308:313,35[D ]| officers may$1$ not be so$5#1$ pleasant in$4$ $PP#ZN$General*****'s 308:313,36[D ]| regiment." 308:313,37[' ]| His daughter's request$0$, for$3$ such it might be considered, 308:313,38[' ]| of being$1$ admitted into her family again, before$3$ she set$1$ 308:314,01[' ]| off for$4$ the North, received at first an absolute negative. 308:314,02[' ]| But $PP#E$Jane and $PP#A$Elizabeth, who$6#1$ agreed in$4$ wishing, for$4$ the 308:314,03[' ]| sake of their sister's feelings and consequence, that$3$ she 308:314,04[' ]| should be noticed on$4$ her marriage by$4$ her parents, urged 308:314,05[' ]| him so$5#1$ earnestly, yet so$5#1$ rationally and so$5#1$ mildly, to$9$ receive 308:314,06[' ]| her and her husband at Longbourn, as soon as they were 308:314,07[' ]| married, that$3$ he was prevailed on$5$ to$9$ think as they thought$1$, 308:314,08[' ]| and act$1$ as they wished. And their mother had the satisfaction 308:314,09[' ]| of knowing, that$3$ she should be able to$9$ shew$1$ her 308:314,10[' ]| married daughter in$4$ the neighbourhood, before$3$ she was 308:314,11[' ]| banished to$4$ the North. When $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet wrote again 308:314,12[' ]| to$4$ his brother, therefore, he sent his permission for$4$ them 308:314,13[' ]| to$9$ come; and it was settled, that$3$ as soon as the ceremony 308:314,14[' ]| was over, they should proceed to$4$ Longbourn. $PP#A$Elizabeth 308:314,15[' ]| was surprised, however, that$3$ $PP#P$Wickham should consent$1$ to$4$ 308:314,16[' ]| such a scheme$0$, and, had she consulted only her own$2$ inclination, 308:314,17[' ]| any meeting with him would have been the last$2$ 308:314,18[' ]| object$0$ of her wishes$0$. 309:315,01[' ]| Their sister's wedding day arrived; and $PP#E$Jane and 309:315,02[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth felt for$4$ her probably more than she felt for$4$ 309:315,03[' ]| herself. The carriage was sent to$9$ meet$1$ them at ****, 309:315,04[' ]| and they were to$9$ return$1$ in$4$ it, by$4$ dinner-time. Their 309:315,05[' ]| arrival was dreaded by$4$ the elder $PP#E1$Miss*Bennets; and $PP#E$Jane 309:315,06[' ]| more especially, who$6#1$ gave $PP#H$Lydia the feelings which$6#1$ would 309:315,07[' ]| have attended herself, had \she\ been the culprit, was 309:315,08[' ]| wretched in$4$ the thought$0$ of what her sister must endure. 309:315,09[' ]| They came. The family were assembled in$4$ the breakfast*room, 309:315,10[' ]| to$9$ receive them. Smiles decked the face$0$ of 309:315,11[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, as the carriage drove up$5$ to$4$ the door; her 309:315,12[' ]| husband looked impenetrably grave$2$; her daughters, 309:315,13[' ]| alarmed, anxious, uneasy. 309:315,14[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia's voice was heard in$4$ the vestibule; the door was 309:315,15[' ]| thrown open$2$, and she ran into the room. Her mother 309:315,16[' ]| stepped forwards, embraced her, and welcomed her with 309:315,17[' ]| rapture; gave her hand$0$ with an affectionate smile$0$ to$4$ 309:315,18[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham, who$6#1$ followed his lady, and wished them both 309:315,19[' ]| joy, with an alacrity which$6#1$ shewed no$2$ doubt$0$ of their 309:315,20[' ]| happiness. 309:315,21[' ]| Their reception from $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, to$4$ whom$6#1$ they then 309:315,22[' ]| turned, was not quite so$5#1$ cordial$2$. His countenance rather 309:315,23[' ]| gained in$4$ austerity; and he scarcely opened his lips. 309:315,24[' ]| The easy assurance of the young couple, indeed, was 309:315,25[' ]| enough to$9$ provoke him. $PP#A$Elizabeth was disgusted, and 309:315,26[' ]| even$5$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet was shocked. $PP#H$Lydia was $PP#H$Lydia still$5$; 309:315,27[' ]| untamed, unabashed, wild, noisy, and fearless. She turned 309:315,28[' ]| from sister to$4$ sister, demanding their congratulations, and 309:315,29[' ]| when at length they all sat down$5$, looked eagerly round$4$ 309:315,30[' ]| the room, took notice$0$ of some little alteration in$4$ it, and 309:315,31[' ]| observed, with a laugh$0$, 309:315,31@h | that$3$ it was a great while$0$ since 309:315,32@h | she had been there. 309:315,33[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham was not at all more distressed than herself, 309:316,01[' ]| but his manners were always so$5#1$ pleasing, that$3$ had his 309:316,02[' ]| character and his marriage been exactly what they ought, 309:316,03[' ]| his smiles and his easy address$0$, while$3$ he claimed their 309:316,04[' ]| relationship, would have delighted them all. $PP#A$Elizabeth 309:316,05[' ]| had not before$5$ believed him quite equal$2$ to$4$ such assurance; 309:316,06[' ]| but she sat down$5$, resolving within herself, to$9$ draw no$2$ 309:316,07[' ]| limits in$4$ future to$4$ the impudence of an impudent man. 309:316,08[' ]| \She\ blushed, and $PP#E$Jane blushed; but the cheeks of the 309:316,09[' ]| two who$6#1$ caused their confusion, suffered no$2$ variation of 309:316,10[' ]| colour. 309:316,11[' ]| There was no$2$ want$0$ of discourse. The bride and her 309:316,12[' ]| mother could neither of them talk$1$ fast enough; and 309:316,13[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham, who$6#1$ happened to$9$ sit near$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, began 309:316,14[' ]| enquiring after$4$ his acquaintance in$4$ that$6#2$ neighbourhood, 309:316,15[' ]| with a good*humoured ease$0$, which$6#1$ she felt very unable 309:316,16[' ]| to$9$ equal$1$ in$4$ replies$0$. They seemed each of them to$9$ have 309:316,17[' ]| the happiest memories in$4$ the world. Nothing of the past$0$ 309:316,18[' ]| was recollected with pain$0$; and $PP#H$Lydia led voluntarily to$4$ 309:316,19[' ]| subjects, which$6#1$ her sisters would not have alluded to$4$ for$4$ 309:316,20[' ]| the world. 309:316,21[H ]| "Only think of its being$1$ three months," 309:316,21[' ]| she cried, 309:316,22[H ]| "since I went away; it seems but a fortnight I declare; 309:316,23[H ]| and yet there have been things enough happened in$4$ the 309:316,24[H ]| time. Good gracious! when I went away, I am sure 309:316,25[H ]| I had no$2$ more idea of being$1$ married till I came back$5$ 309:316,26[H ]| again! though I thought$1$ it would be very good fun if 309:316,27[H ]| I was." 309:316,28[' ]| Her father lifted up$5$ his eyes. $PP#E$Jane was distressed. 309:316,29[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth looked expressively at $PP#H$Lydia; but she, who$6#1$ 309:316,30[' ]| never heard nor saw any*thing of which$6#1$ she chose to$9$ be 309:316,31[' ]| insensible, gaily continued, 309:316,31[H ]| "Oh! mamma, do the people 309:316,32[H ]| here*abouts know I am married to-day? I was afraid 309:316,33[H ]| they might not; and we overtook $PP#ZO$William*Goulding in$4$ 309:316,34[H ]| his curricle, so$3$ I was determined he should know it, and 309:316,35[H ]| so$3$ I let down$5$ the side$2$ glass next to$4$ him, and took off my 309:316,36[H ]| glove, and let my hand$0$ just$5$ rest$1$ upon$4$ the window frame, 309:316,37[H ]| so$3$ that$3$ he might see the ring$0$, and then I bowed and 309:316,38[H ]| smiled like$4$ any*thing." 309:317,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could bear$1$ it no$2$ longer. She got up$5$, and ran 309:317,02[' ]| out$5$ of the room; and returned no$2$ more, till she heard 309:317,03[' ]| them passing through$4$ the hall to$4$ the dining*parlour. 309:317,04[' ]| She then joined them soon enough to$9$ see $PP#H$Lydia, with 309:317,05[' ]| anxious parade$0$, walk$1$ up$5$ to$4$ her mother's right$2#2$ hand$0$, and 309:317,06[' ]| hear her say to$4$ her eldest sister, 309:317,06[H ]| "Ah! $PP#E$Jane, I take 309:317,07[H ]| your place$0$ now, and you must go lower$2$, because I am a 309:317,08[H ]| married woman." 309:317,09[' ]| It was not to$9$ be supposed that$3$ time would give $PP#H$Lydia 309:317,10[' ]| that$6#2$ embarrassment, from which$6#1$ she had been so$5#1$ wholly 309:317,11[' ]| free at first. Her ease$0$ and good spirits increased. She 309:317,12[' ]| longed to$9$ see $PP#V$Mrs%*Phillips, the $PP#R1$Lucasses, and all their 309:317,13[' ]| other neighbours, and to$9$ hear herself called "$PP#H$Mrs%*Wickham," 309:317,14[' ]| by$4$ each of them; and in$4$ the mean*time, she went 309:317,15[' ]| after$4$ dinner to$9$ shew$1$ her ring$0$ and boast$1$ of being$1$ married, 309:317,16[' ]| to$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Hill and the two housemaids. 309:317,17[H ]| "Well$7$, mamma," 309:317,17[' ]| said she, when they were all returned 309:317,18[' ]| to$4$ the breakfast*room, 309:317,18[H ]| "and what do you think of my 309:317,19[H ]| husband? Is not he a charming man? I am sure my 309:317,20[H ]| sisters must all envy$1$ me. I only hope$1$ they may$1$ have 309:317,21[H ]| half my good luck. They must all go to$4$ Brighton. That$6#2$ 309:317,22[H ]| is the place$0$ to$9$ get husbands. What a pity$0$ it is, mamma, 309:317,23[H ]| we did not all go." 309:317,24[D ]| "Very true; and if I had my will$0$, we should. But 309:317,25[D ]| my dear$2#1$ $PP#H$Lydia, I don't at all like$1$ your going such a way 309:317,26[D ]| off. Must it be so$5#2$?" 309:317,27[H ]| "Oh, lord$7$! yes; ~~ there is nothing in$4$ that$6#2$. I shall 309:317,28[H ]| like$1$ it of all things. You and papa, and my sisters, must 309:317,29[H ]| come down$5$ and see us. We shall be at Newcastle all the 309:317,30[H ]| winter, and I dare$1#2$ say there will$1$ be some balls, and I will$1$ 309:317,31[H ]| take care$0$ to$9$ get good partners for$4$ them all." 309:317,32[D ]| "I should like$1$ it beyond$4$ any*thing!" 309:317,32[' ]| said her mother. 309:317,33[H ]| "And then when you go away, you may$1$ leave$1$ one 309:317,34[H ]| or two of my sisters behind you; and I dare$1#2$ say I shall 309:317,35[H ]| get husbands for$4$ them before$3$ the winter is over." 309:317,36[A ]| "I thank you for$4$ my share$0$ of the favour$0$," 309:317,36[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth; 309:317,37[A ]| "but I do not particularly like$1$ your way of getting 309:317,38[A ]| husbands." 309:318,01[' ]| Their visitors were not to$9$ remain above$4$ ten days with 309:318,02[' ]| them. $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham had received his commission before$3$ 309:318,03[' ]| he left London, and he was to$9$ join his regiment at the end$0$ 309:318,04[' ]| of a fortnight. 309:318,05[' ]| No*one but $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, regretted that$3$ their stay$0$ 309:318,06[' ]| would be so$5#1$ short; and she made the most of the time, 309:318,07[' ]| by$4$ visiting about$5$ with her daughter, and having very 309:318,08[' ]| frequent parties at home. These parties were acceptable 309:318,09[' ]| to$4$ all; to$9$ avoid a family circle was even$5$ more desirable 309:318,10[' ]| to$4$ such as did think, than such as did not. 309:318,11[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham's affection for$4$ $PP#H$Lydia, was just$5$ what $PP#A$Elizabeth 309:318,12[' ]| had expected to$9$ find it; not equal$2$ to$4$ $PP#H$Lydia's for$4$ him. 309:318,13[' ]| She had scarcely needed her present$2$ observation to$9$ be 309:318,14[' ]| satisfied, from the reason$0$ of things, that$3$ their elopement 309:318,15[' ]| had been brought on$5$ by$4$ the strength of her love$0$, rather 309:318,16[' ]| than by$4$ his; and she would have wondered why, without 309:318,17[' ]| violently caring for$4$ her, he chose to$9$ elope with her at 309:318,18[' ]| all, had she not felt certain that$3$ his flight was rendered 309:318,19[' ]| necessary by$4$ distress$0$ of circumstances; and if that$6#2$ were 309:318,20[' ]| the case, he was not the young man to$9$ resist an opportunity 309:318,21[' ]| of having a companion. 309:318,22[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia was exceedingly fond of him. He was her dear$2#1$ 309:318,23[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham on$4$ every occasion$0$; no*one was to$9$ be put in$4$ 309:318,24[' ]| competition with him. He did everything best in$4$ the 309:318,25[' ]| world; and she was sure he would kill more birds on$4$ the 309:318,26[' ]| first of September, than any*body else in$4$ the country. 309:318,27[' ]| One morning, soon after$4$ their arrival, as she was sitting 309:318,28[' ]| with her two elder sisters, she said to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 309:318,29[H ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy, I never gave \you\ an account$0$ of my wedding, 309:318,30[H ]| I believe. You were not by$5$, when I told mamma, and the 309:318,31[H ]| others, all about$4$ it. Are not you curious to$9$ hear how it 309:318,32[H ]| was managed?" 309:318,33[A ]| "No$7$ really," 309:318,33[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth; 309:318,33[A ]| "I think there cannot 309:318,34[A ]| be too$5#1$ little said on$4$ the subject$0$." 309:318,35[H ]| "La! You are so$5#1$ strange! But I must tell you how 309:318,36[H ]| it went off. We were married, you know, at St%*Clement's, 309:318,37[H ]| because $PP#P$Wickham's lodgings were in$4$ that$6#2$ parish. And 309:318,38[H ]| it was settled that$3$ we should all be there by$4$ eleven o'clock. 309:319,01[H ]| My uncle and aunt and I were to$9$ go together; and the 309:319,02[H ]| others were to$9$ meet$1$ us at the church. Well$7$, Monday 309:319,03[H ]| morning came, and I was in$4$ such a fuss! I was so$5#1$ afraid 309:319,04[H ]| you know that$3$ something would happen to$9$ put it off, and 309:319,05[H ]| then I should have gone quite distracted. And there was 309:319,06[H ]| my aunt, all the time I was dressing, preaching and 309:319,07[H ]| talking away just$5$ as if she was reading a sermon. However, 309:319,08[H ]| I did not hear above$4$ one word in$4$ ten, for$3$ I was 309:319,09[H ]| thinking, you may$1$ suppose, of my dear$2#1$ $PP#P$Wickham. I longed 309:319,10[H ]| to$9$ know whether he would be married in$4$ his blue coat. 309:319,11[H ]| "Well$7$, and so$3$ we breakfasted at ten as usual; I 309:319,12[H ]| thought$1$ it would never be over; for$3$, by*the*bye, you are 309:319,13[H ]| to$9$ understand, that$3$ my uncle and aunt were horrid 309:319,14[H ]| unpleasant all the time I was with them. If you'll believe 309:319,15[H ]| me, I did not once put my foot out$5$ of doors, though I was 309:319,16[H ]| there a fortnight. Not one party, or scheme$0$, or any*thing. 309:319,17[H ]| To$9$ be sure London was rather thin, but however the 309:319,18[H ]| little Theatre was open$2$. Well$7$, and so$3$ just$5$ as the carriage 309:319,19[H ]| came to$4$ the door, my uncle was called away upon$4$ business 309:319,20[H ]| to$4$ that$6#2$ horrid man $PP#ZZN$Mr%*Stone. And then, you know, 309:319,21[H ]| when once they get together, there is no$2$ end$0$ of it. Well$7$, 309:319,22[H ]| I was so$5#1$ frightened I did not know what to$9$ do, for$3$ my 309:319,23[H ]| uncle was to$9$ give me away; and if we were beyond$4$ the 309:319,24[H ]| hour, we could not be married all day. But, luckily, he 309:319,25[H ]| came back$5$ again in$4$ ten minutes time, and then we all 309:319,26[H ]| set$1$ out$5$. However, I recollected afterwards, that$3$ if he 309:319,27[H ]| \had\ been prevented going, the wedding need$1$ not be put 309:319,28[H ]| off, for$3$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy might have done as well$5$." 309:319,29[A ]| "$PP#B$Mr%*Darcy!" 309:319,39[' ]| repeated $PP#A$Elizabeth, in$4$ utter$2$ amazement. 309:319,30[H ]| "Oh, yes! ~~ he was to$9$ come there with $PP#P$Wickham, you 309:319,31[H ]| know. But gracious me! I quite forgot! I ought not to$9$ 309:319,32[H ]| have said a word about$4$ it. I promised them so$5#1$ faithfully! 309:319,33[H ]| What will$1$ $PP#P$Wickham say? It was to$9$ be such a secret$0$!" 309:319,34[E ]| "If it was to$9$ be secret$2$," 309:319,34[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane, 309:319,34[E ]| "say not another 309:319,35[E ]| word on$4$ the subject$0$. You may$1$ depend upon$4$ my seeking 309:319,36[E ]| no$2$ further." 309:319,37[A ]| "Oh! certainly," 309:319,37[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, though burning with 309:319,38[' ]| curiosity; 309:319,38[A ]| "we will$1$ ask you no$2$ questions." 309:320,01[H ]| "Thank you," 309:320,01[' ]| said $PP#H$Lydia, 309:320,01[H ]| "for$3$ if you did, I should 309:320,02[H ]| certainly tell you all, and then $PP#P$Wickham would be 309:320,03[H ]| angry." 309:320,04[' ]| On$4$ such encouragement to$9$ ask, $PP#A$Elizabeth was forced 309:320,05[' ]| to$9$ put it out$5$ of her power, by$4$ running away. 309:320,06@a | But to$9$ live in$4$ ignorance on$4$ such a point$0$ was impossible; 309:320,07@a | or at least it was impossible not to$9$ try for$4$ information. 309:320,08@a | $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had been at her sister's wedding. It was 309:320,09@a | exactly a scene, and exactly among people, where he had 309:320,10@a | apparently least to$9$ do, and least temptation to$9$ go. 309:320,10[' ]| Conjectures$0$ 309:320,11[' ]| as to$4$ the meaning of it, rapid and wild, hurried 309:320,12[' ]| into her brain; but she was satisfied with none. Those 309:320,13[' ]| that$6#1$ best pleased her, as placing his conduct$0$ in$4$ the noblest 309:320,14[' ]| light$0$, seemed most improbable. She could not bear$1$ such 309:320,15[' ]| suspense; and hastily seizing a sheet of paper, wrote 309:320,16[' ]| a short letter to$4$ her aunt, to$9$ request$1$ an explanation of 309:320,17[' ]| what $PP#H$Lydia had dropt, if it were compatible with the 309:320,18[' ]| secrecy which$6#1$ had been intended. 309:320,19[A ]| "You may$1$ readily comprehend," 309:320,19[' ]| she added, 309:320,19[A ]| "what my 309:320,20[A ]| curiosity must be to$9$ know how a person so$5#1$ unconnected with 309:320,21[A ]| any of us, and (comparatively speaking) a stranger$0$ to$4$ our 309:320,22[A ]| family, should have been amongst you at such a time. 309:320,23[A ]| Pray write instantly, and let me understand it ~~ unless it 309:320,24[A ]| is, for$4$ very cogent reasons, to$9$ remain in$4$ the secrecy which$6#1$ 309:320,25[A ]| $PP#H$Lydia seems to$9$ think necessary; and then I must endeavour$1$ 309:320,26[A ]| to$9$ be satisfied with ignorance." 309:320,27@a | "Not that$6#2$ I \shall\ though," 309:320,27[' ]| she added to$4$ herself, as 309:320,28[' ]| she finished the letter; 309:320,28@a | "and my dear$2#1$ aunt, if you do 309:320,29@a | not tell me in$4$ an honourable manner, I shall certainly 309:320,30@a | be reduced to$4$ tricks and stratagems to$9$ find it out$5$." 309:320,31[' ]| $PP#E$Jane's delicate sense of honour$0$ would not allow her to$9$ 309:320,32[' ]| speak to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth privately of what $PP#H$Lydia had let fall$1$; 309:320,33[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was glad of it; ~~ till it appeared whether her 309:320,34[' ]| inquiries would receive any satisfaction, she had rather 309:320,35[' ]| be without a confidante. 310:321,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had the satisfaction of receiving an answer$0$ 310:321,02[' ]| to$4$ her letter, as soon as she possibly could. She was no$2$ 310:321,03[' ]| sooner in$4$ possession of it, than hurrying into the little 310:321,04[' ]| copse, where she was least likely to$9$ be interrupted, she 310:321,05[' ]| sat down$5$ on$4$ one of the benches, and prepared to$9$ be happy; 310:321,06[' ]| for$3$ the length of the letter convinced her that$3$ it did not 310:321,07[' ]| contain a denial. 310:321,08[' ]| 310:321,09[O ]| "Gracechurch-street, Sept%*6. 310:321,10[O ]| "MY DEAR$2#1$ NIECE, 310:321,11[O ]| "I have just$5$ received your letter, and shall devote this 310:321,12[O ]| whole$2$ morning to$4$ answering it, as I foresee that$3$ a \little\ 310:321,13[O ]| writing will$1$ not comprise what I have to$9$ tell you. I must 310:321,14[O ]| confess myself surprised by$4$ your application; I did not 310:321,15[O ]| expect it from \you\. Don't think me angry, however, for$3$ I 310:321,16[O ]| only mean$1$ to$9$ let you know, that$3$ I had not imagined such 310:321,17[O ]| enquiries to$9$ be necessary on$4$ \your\ side$0$. If you do not 310:321,18[O ]| choose to$9$ understand me, forgive my impertinence. Your 310:321,19[O ]| uncle is as much surprised as I am ~~ and nothing but the 310:321,20[O ]| belief of your being$1$ a party concerned, would have allowed 310:321,21[O ]| him to$9$ act$1$ as he has done. But if you are really innocent 310:321,22[O ]| and ignorant, I must be more explicit. On$4$ the very day 310:321,23[O ]| of my coming home from Longbourn, your uncle had a 310:321,24[O ]| most unexpected visitor. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy called, and was shut 310:321,25[O ]| up$5$ with him several hours. It was all over before$3$ I arrived; 310:321,26[O ]| so$3$ my curiosity was not so$5#1$ dreadfully racked as \your's\ 310:321,27[O ]| seems to$9$ have been. He came to$9$ tell $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner that$3$ 310:321,28[O ]| he had found out$5$ where your sister and $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham were, 310:321,29[O ]| and that$3$ he had seen and talked with them both, $PP#P$Wickham 310:321,30[O ]| repeatedly, $PP#H$Lydia once. From what I can collect, he left 310:321,31[O ]| Derbyshire only one day after$4$ ourselves, and came to$4$ 310:321,32[O ]| town with the resolution of hunting for$4$ them. The motive 310:321,33[O ]| professed, was his conviction of its being$1$ owing to$4$ himself 310:321,34[O ]| that$3$ $PP#P$Wickham's worthlessness had not been so$5#1$ well$5$ known, 310:322,01[O ]| as to$9$ make$1$ it impossible for$4$ any young woman of character, 310:322,02[O ]| to$9$ love$1$ or confide in$4$ him. He generously imputed the 310:322,03[O ]| whole$0$ to$4$ his mistaken pride, and confessed that$3$ he 310:322,04[O ]| had before$5$ thought$1$ it beneath him, to$9$ lay$1#1$ his private$2$ 310:322,05[O ]| actions open$2$ to$4$ the world. His character was to$9$ speak 310:322,06[O ]| for$4$ itself. He called it, therefore, his duty to$9$ step$1$ 310:322,07[O ]| forward$5$, and endeavour$1$ to$9$ remedy an evil, which$6#1$ had 310:322,08[O ]| been brought on$5$ by$4$ himself. If he \had\ \another\ motive, 310:322,09[O ]| I am sure it would never disgrace$1$ him. He had 310:322,10[O ]| been some days in$4$ town, before$3$ he was able to$9$ discover 310:322,11[O ]| them; but he had something to$9$ direct$1$ his search$0$, which$6#1$ 310:322,12[O ]| was more than \we\ had; and the consciousness of this, 310:322,13[O ]| was another reason$0$ for$4$ his resolving to$9$ follow us. There 310:322,14[O ]| is a lady, it seems, a $PP#ZZR$Mrs%*Younge, who$6#1$ was some 310:322,15[O ]| time ago governess to$4$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy, and was dismissed 310:322,16[O ]| from her charge$0$ on$4$ some cause of disapprobation, though 310:322,17[O ]| he did not say what. She then took a large house in$4$ 310:322,18[O ]| Edward-street, and has since maintained herself by$4$ letting 310:322,19[O ]| lodgings. This $PP#ZZR$Mrs%*Younge was, he knew, intimately 310:322,20[O ]| acquainted with $PP#P$Wickham; and he went to$4$ her for$4$ intelligence 310:322,21[O ]| of him, as soon as he got to$4$ town. But it was 310:322,22[O ]| two or three days before$3$ he could get from her what he 310:322,23[O ]| wanted. She would not betray her trust$0$, I suppose, 310:322,24[O ]| without bribery and corruption, for$3$ she really did know 310:322,25[O ]| where her friend was to$9$ be found. $PP#P$Wickham indeed had 310:322,26[O ]| gone to$4$ her, on$4$ their first arrival in$4$ London, and had she 310:322,27[O ]| been able to$9$ receive them into her house, they would 310:322,28[O ]| have taken up$5$ their abode with her. At length, however, 310:322,29[O ]| our kind$2$ friend procured the wished-for direction. They 310:322,30[O ]| were in$4$ *****street. He saw $PP#P$Wickham, and afterwards 310:322,31[O ]| insisted on$4$ seeing $PP#H$Lydia. His first object$0$ with her, he 310:322,32[O ]| acknowledged, had been to$9$ persuade her to$9$ quit her 310:322,33[O ]| present$2$ disgraceful situation, and return$1$ to$4$ her friends as 310:322,34[O ]| soon as they could be prevailed on$5$ to$9$ receive her, offering 310:322,35[O ]| his assistance, as far as it would go. But he found $PP#H$Lydia 310:322,36[O ]| absolutely resolved on$4$ remaining where she was. She 310:322,37[O ]| cared for$4$ none of her friends, she wanted no$2$ help$0$ of his, 310:322,38[O ]| she would not hear of leaving $PP#P$Wickham. She was sure 310:323,01[O ]| they should be married some*time or other, and it did 310:323,02[O ]| not much signify when. Since such were her feelings, 310:323,03[O ]| it only remained, he thought$1$, to$9$ secure$1$ and expedite 310:323,04[O ]| a marriage, which$6#1$, in$4$ his very first conversation with 310:323,05[O ]| $PP#P$Wickham, he easily learnt, had never been \his\ design$0$. 310:323,06[O ]| He confessed himself obliged to$9$ leave$1$ the regiment, on$4$ 310:323,07[O ]| account$0$ of some debts of honour$0$, which$6#1$ were very pressing; 310:323,08[O ]| and scrupled not to$9$ lay$1#1$ all the ill-consequences of $PP#H$Lydia's 310:323,09[O ]| flight, on$4$ her own$2$ folly alone. He meant to$9$ resign his 310:323,10[O ]| commission immediately; and as to$4$ his future situation, 310:323,11[O ]| he could conjecture$1$ very little about$4$ it. He must go 310:323,12[O ]| somewhere, but he did not know where, and he knew he 310:323,13[O ]| should have nothing to$9$ live on$4$. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy asked him 310:323,14[O ]| why he had not married your sister at once. Though 310:323,15[O ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet was not imagined to$9$ be very rich, he would 310:323,16[O ]| have been able to$9$ do something for$4$ him, and his situation 310:323,17[O ]| must have been benefited by$4$ marriage. But he found, 310:323,18[O ]| in$4$ reply$0$ to$4$ this question$0$, that$3$ $PP#P$Wickham still$5$ cherished 310:323,19[O ]| the hope$0$ of more effectually making his fortune by$4$ marriage, 310:323,20[O ]| in$4$ some other country. Under such circumstances, 310:323,21[O ]| however, he was not likely to$9$ be proof against the temptation 310:323,22[O ]| of immediate relief. They met several times, for$3$ 310:323,23[O ]| there was much to$9$ be discussed. $PP#P$Wickham of course$8$ 310:323,24[O ]| wanted more than he could get; but at length was 310:323,25[O ]| reduced to$9$ be reasonable. Every*thing being$1$ settled 310:323,26[O ]| between \them\, $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's next step$0$ was to$9$ make$1$ your 310:323,27[O ]| uncle acquainted with it, and he first called in$4$ Gracechurch-street 310:323,28[O ]| the evening before$3$ I came home. But $PP#N$Mr%*Gardiner 310:323,29[O ]| could not be seen, and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy found, on$4$ further enquiry, 310:323,30[O ]| that$3$ your father was still$5$ with him, but would quit town 310:232,31[O ]| the next morning. He did not judge$1$ your father to$9$ be 310:323,32[O ]| a person whom$6#1$ he could so$5#1$ properly consult as your uncle, 310:323,33[O ]| and therefore readily postponed seeing him, till after$4$ the 310:323,34[O ]| departure of the former. He did not leave$1$ his name$0$, and 310:323,35[O ]| till the next day, it was only known that$3$ a gentleman had 310:323,36[O ]| called on$4$ business. On$4$ Saturday he came again. Your 310:323,37[O ]| father was gone, your uncle at home, and, as I said before$5$, 310:323,38[O ]| they had a great deal$0$ of talk$0$ together. They met again on$4$ 310:324,01[O ]| Sunday, and then \I\ saw him too$5#2$. It was not all settled 310:324,02[O ]| before$4$ Monday: as soon as it was, the express$0$ was sent 310:324,03[O ]| off to$4$ Longbourn. But our visitor was very obstinate. 310:324,04[O ]| I fancy$1$, $PP#A$Lizzy, that$3$ obstinacy is the real defect of his 310:324,05[O ]| character after$4$ all. He has been accused of many faults 310:324,06[O ]| at different times; but \this\ is the true one. Nothing was 310:324,07[O ]| to$9$ be done that$6#1$ he did not do himself; though I am 310:324,08[O ]| sure (and I do not speak it to$9$ be thanked, therefore say 310:324,09[O ]| nothing about$4$ it,) your uncle would most readily have 310:324,10[O ]| settled the whole$0$. They battled it together for$4$ a long 310:324,11[O ]| time, which$6#1$ was more than either the gentleman or lady 310:324,12[O ]| concerned in$4$ it deserved. But at last$0$ your uncle was 310:324,13[O ]| forced to$9$ yield, and instead of being$1$ allowed to$9$ be of use$0$ 310:324,14[O ]| to$4$ his niece, was forced to$9$ put up$5$ with only having the 310:324,15[O ]| probable credit$0$ of it, which$6#1$ went sorely against the grain; 310:324,16[O ]| and I really believe your letter this morning gave him 310:324,17[O ]| great pleasure, because it required an explanation that$6#1$ 310:324,18[O ]| would rob him of his borrowed feathers, and give the 310:324,19[O ]| praise$0$ where it was due$2$. But, $PP#A$Lizzy, this must go no$2$ 310:324,20[O ]| farther than yourself, or $PP#E$Jane at most. You know pretty$5$ 310:324,21[O ]| well$5$, I suppose, what has been done for$4$ the young people. 310:324,22[O ]| His debts are to$9$ be paid, amounting, I believe, to$4$ considerably 310:324,23[O ]| more than a thousand pounds, another thousand in$4$ 310:324,24[O ]| addition to$4$ her own$2$ settled upon$4$ \her\, and his commission 310:324,25[O ]| purchased. The reason$0$ why all this was to$9$ be done by$4$ 310:324,26[O ]| him alone, was such as I have given above$5$. It was owing 310:324,27[O ]| to$4$ him, to$4$ his reserve$0$, and want$0$ of proper consideration, 310:324,28[O ]| that$3$ $PP#P$Wickham's character had been so$5#1$ misunderstood, 310:324,29[O ]| and consequently that$3$ he had been received and noticed 310:324,30[O ]| as he was. Perhaps there was some truth in$4$ \this\; though 310:324,31[O ]| I doubt$1$ whether \his\ reserve$0$, or \anybody's\ reserve$0$, can be 310:324,32[O ]| answerable for$4$ the event. But in$4$ spite$8$ of all this fine 310:324,33[O ]| talking, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, you may$1$ rest$1$ perfectly assured, 310:324,34[O ]| that$3$ your uncle would never have yielded, if we had not 310:324,35[O ]| given him credit$0$ for$4$ \another\ \interest$0$\ in$4$ the affair. When 310:324,36[O ]| all this was resolved on$5$, he returned again to$4$ his friends, 310:324,37[O ]| who$6#1$ were still$5$ staying at Pemberley; but it was agreed 310:324,38[O ]| that$3$ he should be in$4$ London once more when the wedding 310:325,01[O ]| took place$0$, and all money matters were then to$9$ receive 310:325,02[O ]| the last$2$ finish$0$. I believe I have now told you every*thing. 310:325,03[O ]| It is a relation which$6#1$ you tell me is to$9$ give you 310:325,04[O ]| great surprise$0$; I hope$1$ at least it will$1$ not afford you any 310:325,05[O ]| displeasure. $PP#H$Lydia came to$4$ us; and $PP#P$Wickham had 310:325,06[O ]| constant admission to$4$ the house. \He\ was exactly what 310:325,07[O ]| he had been, when I knew him in$4$ Hertfordshire; but 310:325,08[O ]| I would not tell you how little I was satisfied with \her\ 310:325,09[O ]| behaviour while$3$ she staid with us, if I had not perceived, 310:325,10[O ]| by$4$ $PP#E$Jane's letter last$2$ Wednesday, that$3$ her conduct$0$ on$4$ 310:325,11[O ]| coming home was exactly of a piece with it, and therefore 310:325,12[O ]| what I now tell you, can give you no$2$ fresh pain$0$. I talked 310:325,13[O ]| to$4$ her repeatedly in$4$ the most serious$2$ manner, representing to$4$ 310:325,14[O ]| her all the wickedness of what she had done, and all the 310:325,15[O ]| unhappiness she had brought on$4$ her family. If she heard 310:325,16[O ]| me, it was by$4$ good luck, for$3$ I am sure she did not listen. 310:325,17[O ]| I was sometimes quite provoked, but then I recollected 310:325,18[O ]| my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth and $PP#E$Jane, and for$4$ their sakes had 310:325,19[O ]| patience with her. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy was punctual in$4$ his return$0$, 310:325,20[O ]| and as $PP#H$Lydia informed you, attended the wedding. He 310:325,21[O ]| dined with us the next day, and was to$9$ leave$1$ town again 310:325,22[O ]| on$4$ Wednesday or Thursday. Will$1$ you be very angry with 310:325,23[O ]| me, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, if I take this opportunity of saying 310:325,24[O ]| (what I was never bold enough to$9$ say before$5$) how much 310:325,25[O ]| I like$1$ him. His behaviour to$4$ us has, in$4$ every respect$0$, been 310:325,26[O ]| as pleasing as when we were in$4$ Derbyshire. His understanding 310:325,27[O ]| and opinions all please me; he wants$1$ nothing 310:325,28[O ]| but a little more liveliness, and \that$6#2$\, if he marry \prudently\, 310:325,29[O ]| his wife may$1$ teach him. I thought$1$ him very sly; ~~ he 310:325,30[O ]| hardly ever mentioned your name$0$. But slyness seems the 310:325,31[O ]| fashion$0$. Pray forgive me, if I have been very presuming, 310:325,32[O ]| or at least do not punish me so$5#1$ far, as to$9$ exclude me from 310:325,33[O ]| P% I shall never be quite happy till I have been all round$4$ 310:325,34[O ]| the park. A low phaeton, with a nice little pair$0$ of ponies, 310:325,35[O ]| would be the very thing. But I must write no$2$ more. 310:325,36[O ]| The children have been wanting me this half hour. Your's, 310:325,37[O ]| very sincerely, 310:325,38[O ]| "$PP#O$M%*GARDINER." 310:326,01[' ]| The contents of this letter threw $PP#A$Elizabeth into a flutter 310:326,02[' ]| of spirits, in$4$ which$6#1$ it was difficult to$9$ determine whether 310:326,03[' ]| pleasure or pain$0$ bore$1#1$ the greatest share$0$. The vague and 310:326,04[' ]| unsettled suspicions which$6#1$ uncertainty had produced of 310:326,05[' ]| what $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy might have been doing to$9$ forward$1$ her 310:326,06[' ]| sister's match$0$, which$6#1$ she had feared to$9$ encourage, as an 310:326,07[' ]| exertion of goodness too$5#1$ great to$9$ be probable, and at the 310:326,08[' ]| same time dreaded to$9$ be just$2$, from the pain$0$ of obligation, 310:326,09[' ]| were proved beyond$4$ their greatest extent to$9$ be true! 310:326,10@a | He had followed them purposely to$4$ town, he had taken 310:326,11@a | on$4$ himself all the trouble$0$ and mortification attendant on$4$ 310:326,12@a | such a research; in$4$ which$6#1$ supplication had been necessary 310:326,13@a | to$4$ a woman whom$6#1$ he must abominate and despise, and 310:326,14@a | where he was reduced to$9$ meet$1$, frequently meet$1$, reason$1$ 310:326,15@a | with, persuade, and finally bribe, the man whom$6#1$ he always 310:326,16@a | most wished to$9$ avoid, and whose$6#1$ very name$0$ it was punishment 310:326,17@a | to$4$ him to$9$ pronounce. He had done all this for$4$ 310:326,18@a | a girl whom$6#1$ he could neither regard$1$ nor esteem$1$. 310:326,18[' ]| Her 310:326,19[' ]| heart did whisper$1$, that$3$ he had done it for$4$ her. But it 310:326,20[' ]| was a hope$0$ shortly checked by$4$ other considerations, and 310:326,21[' ]| she soon felt that$3$ even$5$ her vanity was insufficient, when 310:326,22[' ]| required to$9$ depend on$4$ his affection for$4$ her, for$4$ a woman 310:326,23[' ]| who$6#1$ had already refused him, as able to$9$ overcome a sentiment 310:326,24[' ]| so$5#1$ natural$2$ as abhorrence against relationship with 310:326,25[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham. 310:326,25@a | Brother-in-law of $PP#P$Wickham! Every kind$0$ of 310:326,26@a | pride must revolt from the connection. He had to$9$ be sure 310:326,27@a | done much. She was ashamed to$9$ think how much. But 310:326,28@a | he had given a reason$0$ for$4$ his interference, which$6#1$ asked 310:326,29@a | no$2$ extraordinary stretch of belief. It was reasonable that$3$ 310:326,30@a | he should feel he had been wrong; he had liberality, and 310:326,31@a | he had the means$0$ of exercising it; and though she would 310:326,32@a | not place$1$ herself as his principal$2$ inducement, she could, 310:326,33@a | perhaps, believe, that$3$ remaining partiality for$4$ her, might 310:326,34@a | assist his endeavours$0$ in$4$ a cause where her peace of mind$0$ 310:326,35@a | must be materially concerned. It was painful, exceedingly 310:326,36@a | painful, to$9$ know that$3$ they were under obligations 310:326,37@a | to$4$ a person who$6#1$ could never receive a return$0$. They owed 310:326,38@a | the restoration of $PP#H$Lydia, her character, every*thing to$4$ 310:327,01@a | him. 310:327,01[' ]| Oh! how heartily did she grieve over every ungracious 310:327,02[' ]| sensation$0#1$ she had ever encouraged, every saucy 310:327,03[' ]| speech she had ever directed towards him. For$4$ herself 310:327,04[' ]| she was humbled; but she was proud of him. Proud that$3$ 310:327,05[' ]| in$4$ a cause of compassion and honour$0$, he had been able 310:327,06[' ]| to$9$ get the better of himself. She read over her aunt's 310:327,07[' ]| commendation of him again and again. It was hardly 310:327,08[' ]| enough; but it pleased her. She was even$5$ sensible$2#1$ of 310:327,09[' ]| some pleasure, though mixed with regret$0$, on$4$ finding how 310:327,10[' ]| steadfastly both she and her uncle had been persuaded 310:327,11[' ]| that$3$ affection and confidence subsisted between $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 310:327,12[' ]| and herself. 310:327,13[' ]| She was roused from her seat, and her reflections, by$4$ 310:327,14[' ]| some*one's approach$0$; and before$3$ she could strike into 310:327,15[' ]| another path, she was overtaken by$4$ $PP#P$Wickham. 310:327,16[P ]| "I am afraid I interrupt your solitary ramble, my dear$2#1$ 310:327,17[P ]| sister?" 310:327,17[' ]| said he, as he joined her. 310:327,18[A ]| "You certainly do," 310:327,18[' ]| she replied with a smile$0$; 310:327,18[A ]| "but 310:327,19[A ]| it does not follow that$3$ the interruption must be unwelcome." 310:327,20[A ]| 310:327,21[P ]| "I should be sorry indeed, if it were. \We\ were always 310:327,22[P ]| good friends; and now we are better." 310:327,23[A ]| "True. Are the others coming out$5$?" 310:327,24[P ]| "I do not know. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet and $PP#H$Lydia are going in$4$ 310:327,25[P ]| the carriage to$4$ Meryton. And so$3$, my dear$2#1$ sister, I find 310:327,26[P ]| from our uncle and aunt, that$3$ you have actually seen 310:327,27[P ]| Pemberley." 310:327,28[' ]| She replied in$4$ the affirmative. 310:327,29[P ]| "I almost envy$1$ you the pleasure, and yet I believe 310:327,30[P ]| it would be too$5#1$ much for$4$ me, or else I could take it in$4$ my 310:327,31[P ]| way to$4$ Newcastle. And you saw the old housekeeper, 310:327,32[P ]| I suppose? Poor $PP#V$Reynolds, she was always very fond of 310:327,33[P ]| me. But of course$8$ she did not mention$1$ my name$0$ to$4$ you." 310:327,34[A ]| "Yes, she did." 310:327,35[P ]| "And what did she say?" 310:327,36[A ]| "That$3$ you were gone into the army, and she was 310:327,37[A ]| afraid had ~~ not turned out$5$ well$5$. At such a distance$0$ as 310:327,39[A ]| \that$6#2$\, you know, things are strangely misrepresented." 310:328,01[P ]| "Certainly," 310:328,01[' ]| he replied, biting his lips. $PP#A$Elizabeth 310:328,02[' ]| hoped she had silenced him; but he soon afterwards 310:328,03[' ]| said, 310:328,04[P ]| "I was surprised to$9$ see $PP#B$Darcy in$4$ town last$2$ month. We 310:328,05[P ]| passed each other several times. I wonder$1$ what he can 310:328,06[P ]| be doing there." 310:328,07[A ]| "Perhaps preparing for$4$ his marriage with $PP#ZJ$Miss*de*Bourgh," 310:328,08[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth. 310:328,08[A ]| "It must be something particular, 310:328,09[A ]| to$9$ take him there at this time of year." 310:328,10[P ]| "Undoubtedly. Did you see him while$3$ you were at 310:328,11[P ]| Lambton? I thought$1$ I understood from the $PP#N1$Gardiners 310:328,12[P ]| that$3$ you had." 310:328,13[A ]| "Yes; he introduced us to$4$ his sister." 310:328,14[P ]| "And do you like$1$ her?" 310:328,15[A ]| "Very much." 310:328,16[P ]| "I have heard, indeed, that$3$ she is uncommonly improved 310:328,17[P ]| within this year or two. When I last$2$ saw her, she 310:328,18[P ]| was not very promising. I am very glad you like$1$ her. 310:328,19[P ]| I hope$1$ she will$1$ turn$1$ out$5$ well$5$." 310:328,20[A ]| "I dare$1#2$ say she will$1$; she has got over the most trying 310:328,21[A ]| age." 310:328,22[P ]| "Did you go by$4$ the village of Kympton?" 310:328,23[A ]| "I do not recollect that$3$ we did." 310:328,24[P ]| "I mention$1$ it, because it is the living which$6#1$ I ought to$9$ 310:328,25[P ]| have had. A most delightful place$0$! ~~ Excellent Parsonage*House! 310:328,26[P ]| It would have suited me in$4$ every respect$0$." 310:328,27[A ]| "How should you have liked making sermons?" 310:328,28[P ]| "Exceedingly well$5$. I should have considered it as part$0$ 310:328,29[P ]| of my duty, and the exertion would soon have been 310:328,30[P ]| nothing. One ought not to$9$ repine; ~~ but, to$9$ be sure, it 310:328,31[P ]| would have been such a thing for$4$ me! The quiet$0$, the 310:328,32[P ]| retirement of such a life, would have answered all my 310:328,33[P ]| ideas of happiness! But it was not to$9$ be. Did you ever 310:328,34[P ]| hear $PP#B$Darcy mention$1$ the circumstance, when you were in$4$ 310:328,35[P ]| Kent?" 310:328,36[A ]| "I \have\ heard from authority, which$6#1$ I thought$1$ \as\ \good\, 310:328,37[A ]| that$3$ it was left you conditionally only, and at the will$0$ 310:328,38[A ]| of the present$2$ patron." 310:329,01[P ]| "You have. Yes, there was something in$4$ \that$6#2$\; I told 310:329,02[P ]| you so$5#2$ from the first, you may$1$ remember." 310:329,03[A ]| "I \did\ hear, too$5#2$, that$3$ there was a time, when sermon-making 310:329,04[A ]| was not so$5#1$ palatable to$4$ you as it seems to$9$ be at 310:329,05[A ]| present$0#1$; that$3$ you actually declared your resolution of 310:329,06[A ]| never taking orders$0#2$, and that$3$ the business had been 310:329,07[A ]| compromised accordingly." 310:329,08[P ]| "You did! and it was not wholly without foundation. 310:329,09[P ]| You may$1$ remember what I told you on$4$ that$6#2$ point$0$, when 310:329,10[P ]| first we talked of it." 310:329,11[' ]| They were now almost at the door of the house, for$3$ 310:329,12[' ]| she had walked fast to$9$ get rid of him; and unwilling for$4$ 310:329,13[' ]| her sister's sake, to$9$ provoke him, she only said in$4$ reply$0$, 310:329,14[' ]| with a good-humoured smile$0$, 310:329,15[A ]| "Come, $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham, we are brother and sister, you 310:329,16[A ]| know. Do not let us quarrel$1$ about$4$ the past$0$. In$4$ future, 310:329,17[A ]| I hope$1$ we shall be always of one mind$0$." 310:329,18[' ]| She held out$5$ her hand$0$; he kissed it with affectionate 310:329,19[' ]| gallantry, though he hardly knew how to$9$ look$1$, and they 310:329,20[' ]| entered the house. 311:330,01[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham was so$5#1$ perfectly satisfied with this conversation, 311:330,02[' ]| that$3$ he never again distressed himself, or 311:330,03[' ]| provoked his dear$2#1$ sister $PP#A$Elizabeth, by$4$ introducing the 311:330,04[' ]| subject$0$ of it; and she was pleased to$9$ find that$3$ she had 311:330,05[' ]| said enough to$9$ keep him quiet$2$. 311:330,06[' ]| The day of his and $PP#H$Lydia's departure soon came, and 311:330,07[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was forced to$9$ submit to$4$ a separation, which$6#1$, 311:330,08[' ]| as her husband by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ entered into her scheme$0$ of 311:330,09[' ]| their all going to$4$ Newcastle, was likely to$9$ continue at 311:330,10[' ]| least a twelvemonth. 311:330,11[D ]| "Oh! my dear$2#1$ $PP#H$Lydia," 311:330,11[' ]| she cried, 311:330,11[D ]| "when shall we meet$1$ 311:330,12[D ]| again?" 311:330,13[H ]| "Oh, lord$7$! I don't know. Not these two or three 311:330,14[H ]| years perhaps." 311:330,15[D ]| "Write to$4$ me very often, my dear$2#1$." 311:330,16[H ]| "As often as I can. But you know married women 311:330,17[H ]| have never much time for$4$ writing. My sisters may$1$ write 311:330,18[H ]| to$4$ \me\. They will$1$ have nothing else to$9$ do." 311:330,19[' ]| $PP#P$Mr%*Wickham's adieus were much more affectionate than 311:330,20[' ]| his wife's. He smiled, looked handsome, and said many 311:330,21[' ]| pretty$2$ things. 311:330,22[C ]| "He is as fine a fellow," 311:330,22[' ]| said $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, as soon as 311:330,23[' ]| they were out$5$ of the house, 311:330,23[C ]| "as ever I saw. He simpers, 311:330,24[C ]| and smirks, and makes love$0$ to$4$ us all. I am prodigiously 311:330,25[C ]| proud of him. I defy even$5$ $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas himself, 311:330,26[C ]| to$9$ produce a more valuable son-in-law." 311:330,27[' ]| The loss of her daughter made $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet very dull 311:330,28[' ]| for$4$ several days. 311:330,29[D ]| "I often think," 311:330,29[' ]| said she, 311:330,29[D ]| "that$3$ there is nothing so$5#1$ 311:330,30[D ]| bad as parting with one's friends. One seems so$5#1$ forlorn 311:330,31[D ]| without them." 311:330,32[A ]| "This is the consequence you see, Madam, of marrying 311:330,33[A ]| a daughter," 311:330,33[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth. 311:330,33[A ]| "It must make$1$ you better 311:330,34[A ]| satisfied that$3$ your other four are single." 311:331,01[D ]| "It is no$2$ such thing. $PP#H$Lydia does not leave$1$ me because 311:331,02[D ]| she is married; but only because her husband's regiment 311:331,03[D ]| happens to$9$ be so$5#1$ far off. If that$6#2$ had been nearer, she 311:331,04[D ]| would not have gone so$5#1$ soon." 311:331,05[' ]| But the spiritless condition$0$ which$6#1$ this event threw her 311:331,06[' ]| into, was shortly relieved, and her mind$0$ opened again to$4$ 311:331,07[' ]| the agitation of hope$0$, by$4$ an article of news, which$6#1$ then 311:331,08[' ]| began to$9$ be in$4$ circulation. The housekeeper at Netherfield 311:331,09[' ]| had received orders$0#1$ to$9$ prepare for$4$ the arrival of her 311:331,10[' ]| master, who$6#1$ was coming down$5$ in$4$ a day or two, to$9$ shoot 311:331,11[' ]| there for$4$ several weeks. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was quite in$4$ the 311:331,12[' ]| fidgets. She looked at $PP#E$Jane, and smiled, and shook her 311:331,13[' ]| head$0$ by$4$ turns$0$. 311:331,14[D ]| "Well$7$, well$7$, and so$3$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley is coming down$5$, sister," 311:331,15[' ]| (for$3$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Phillips first brought her the news.) 311:331,15[D ]| "Well$7$, so$5#1$ 311:331,16[D ]| much the better. Not that$3$ I care$1$ about$4$ it, though. He 311:331,17[D ]| is nothing to$4$ us, you know, and I am sure \I\ never want$1$ 311:331,18[D ]| to$9$ see him again. But, however, he is very welcome$2$ to$9$ 311:331,19[D ]| come to$4$ Netherfield, if he likes it. And who$6#2$ knows what 311:331,20[D ]| \may$1$\ happen? But that$6#2$ is nothing to$4$ us. You know, 311:331,21[D ]| sister, we agreed long ago never to$9$ mention$1$ a word about$4$ 311:331,22[D ]| it. And so$3$, is it quite certain he is coming?" 311:331,23[V ]| "You may$1$ depend on$4$ it," 311:331,23[' ]| replied the other, 311:331,23[V ]| "for$3$ 311:331,24[V ]| $PP#ZZF$Mrs%*Nicholls was in$4$ Meryton last$2$ night; I saw her 311:331,25[V ]| passing by$5$, and went out$5$ myself on$4$ purpose to$9$ know the 311:331,26[V ]| truth of it; and she told me that$3$ it was certain true. 311:331,27[V ]| He comes down$5$ on$4$ Thursday at the latest, very likely 311:331,28[V ]| on$4$ Wednesday. She was going to$4$ the butcher's, she told 311:331,29[V ]| me, on$4$ purpose to$9$ order in$5$ some meat on$4$ Wednesday, and 311:331,30[V ]| she has got three couple of ducks, just$5$ fit$2$ to$9$ be killed." 311:331,31[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet had not been able to$9$ hear of his coming, 311:331,32[' ]| without changing colour. It was many months since she 311:331,33[' ]| had mentioned his name$0$ to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth; but now, as soon 311:331,34[' ]| as they were alone together, she said, 311:331,35[E ]| "I saw you look$1$ at me to*day, $PP#A$Lizzy, when my aunt 311:331,36[E ]| told us of the present$2$ report$0$; and I know I appeared 311:331,37[E ]| distressed. But don't imagine it was from any silly cause. 311:331,38[E ]| I was only confused for$4$ the moment, because I felt that$3$ 311:332,01[E ]| I \should\ be looked at. I do assure you, that$3$ the news does 311:332,02[E ]| not affect me either with pleasure or pain$0$. I am glad 311:332,03[E ]| of one thing, that$3$ he comes alone; because we shall see 311:332,04[E ]| the less of him. Not that$3$ I am afraid of \myself\, but I dread$1$ 311:332,05[E ]| other people's remarks." 311:332,06[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth did not know what to$9$ make$1$ of it. Had she 311:332,07[' ]| not seen him in$4$ Derbyshire, she might have supposed him 311:332,08[' ]| capable of coming there, with no$2$ other view$0$ than what 311:332,09[' ]| was acknowledged; but she still$5$ thought$1$ him partial to$4$ 311:332,10[' ]| $PP#E$Jane, and she wavered as to$4$ the greater probability of 311:332,11[' ]| his coming there \with\ his friend's permission, or being$1$ bold 311:332,12[' ]| enough to$9$ come without it. 311:332,13@a | "Yet it is hard," 311:332,13[' ]| she sometimes thought$1$, 311:332,13@a | "that$3$ this 311:332,14@a | poor man cannot come to$4$ a house, which$6#1$ he has legally 311:332,15@a | hired, without raising all this speculation! I \will$1$\ leave$1$ him 311:332,16@a | to$4$ himself." 311:332,17[' ]| In$4$ spite$8$ of what her sister declared, and really believed 311:332,18[' ]| to$9$ be her feelings, in$4$ the expectation of his arrival, $PP#A$Elizabeth 311:332,19[' ]| could easily perceive that$3$ her spirits were affected 311:332,20[' ]| by$4$ it. They were more disturbed, more unequal, than she 311:332,21[' ]| had often seen them. 311:332,22[' ]| The subject$0$ which$6#1$ had been so$5#1$ warmly canvassed 311:332,23[' ]| between their parents, about$4$ a twelvemonth ago, was now 311:332,24[' ]| brought forward$5$ again. 311:332,25[D ]| "As soon as ever $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley comes, my dear$2#1$," 311:332,25[' ]| said 311:332,26[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 311:332,26[D ]| "you will$1$ wait on$4$ him of course$8$." 311:332,27[C ]| "No$7$, no$7$. You forced me into visiting him last$2$ year, 311:332,28[C ]| and promised if I went to$9$ see him, he should marry one 311:332,29[C ]| of my daughters. But it ended in$4$ nothing, and I will$1$ 311:332,30[C ]| not be sent on$4$ a fool's errand again." 311:332,31[' ]| His wife represented to$4$ him how absolutely necessary 311:332,32[' ]| such an attention would be from all the neighbouring 311:332,33[' ]| gentlemen, on$4$ his returning to$4$ Netherfield. 311:332,34[C ]| "'Tis an etiquette I despise," 311:332,34[' ]| said he. 311:332,34[C ]| "If he wants$1$ 311:332,35[C ]| our society, let him seek it. He knows where we live. 311:332,36[C ]| I will$1$ not spend \my\ hours in$4$ running after$4$ my neighbours 311:332,37[C ]| every time they go away, and come back$5$ again." 311:332,38[D ]| "Well$7$, all I know is, that$3$ it will$1$ be abominably rude 311:333,01[D ]| if you do not wait on$4$ him. But, however, that$6#2$ shan't 311:333,02[D ]| prevent my asking him to$9$ dine here, I am determined. 311:333,03[D ]| We must have $PP#V$Mrs%*Long and the $PP#ZO$Gouldings soon. That$6#2$ 311:333,04[D ]| will$1$ make$1$ thirteen with ourselves, so$3$ there will$1$ be just$5$ 311:333,05[D ]| room at the table for$4$ him." 311:333,06[' ]| Consoled by$4$ this resolution, she was the better able to$9$ 311:333,07[' ]| bear$1$ her husband's incivility; though it was very mortifying 311:333,08[' ]| to$9$ know that$3$ her neighbours might all see $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley 311:333,09[' ]| in$4$ consequence of it, before$3$ \they\ did. As the day of his 311:333,10[' ]| arrival drew near$5$, 311:333,11[E ]| "I begin to$9$ be sorry that$3$ he comes at all," 311:333,11[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane 311:333,12[' ]| to$4$ her sister. 311:333,12[E ]| "It would be nothing; I could see him 311:333,13[E ]| with perfect$2$ indifference, but I can hardly bear$1$ to$9$ hear 311:333,14[E ]| it thus perpetually talked of. My mother means$1$ well$5$; 311:333,15[E ]| but she does not know, no*one can know how much 311:333,16[E ]| I suffer from what she says. Happy shall I be, when his 311:333,17[E ]| stay$0$ at Netherfield is over!" 311:333,18[A ]| "I wish$1$ I could say any*thing to$9$ comfort$1$ you," 311:333,18[' ]| replied 311:333,19[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth; 311:333,19[A ]| "but it is wholly out$5$ of my power. You 311:333,20[A ]| must feel it; and the usual satisfaction of preaching 311:333,21[A ]| patience to$4$ a sufferer is denied me, because you have 311:333,22[A ]| always so$5#1$ much." 311:333,23[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley arrived. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, through$4$ the assistance 311:333,24[' ]| of servants, contrived to$9$ have the earliest tidings 311:333,25[' ]| of it, that$3$ the period of anxiety and fretfulness on$4$ her 311:333,26[' ]| side$0$, might be as long as it could. She counted the days 311:333,27[' ]| that$6#1$ must intervene before$3$ their invitation could be sent; 311:333,28[' ]| hopeless of seeing him before$5$. But on$4$ the third morning 311:333,29[' ]| after$4$ his arrival in$4$ Hertfordshire, she saw him from her 311:333,30[' ]| dressing-room window, enter the paddock, and ride$1$ towards 311:333,31[' ]| the house. 311:333,32[' ]| Her daughters were eagerly called to$9$ partake of her joy. 311:333,33[' ]| $PP#E$Jane resolutely kept her place$0$ at the table; but $PP#A$Elizabeth, 311:333,34[' ]| to$9$ satisfy her mother, went to$4$ the window ~~ she looked, ~~ 311:333,35[' ]| she saw $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy with him, and sat down$5$ again by$4$ her 311:333,36[' ]| sister. 311:333,37[G ]| "There is a gentleman with him, mamma," 311:333,37[' ]| said $PP#G$Kitty; 311:333,38[G ]| "who$6#2$ can it be?" 311:334,01[D ]| "Some acquaintance or other, my dear$2#1$, I suppose; 311:334,02[D ]| I am sure I do not know." 311:334,03[G ]| "La!" 311:334,03[' ]| replied $PP#G$Kitty, 311:334,03[G ]| "it looks$1$ just$5$ like$4$ that$6#2$ man that$6#1$ 311:334,04[G ]| used to$9$ be with him before$5$. $PP#B$Mr%*what's*his*name. That$6#2$ 311:334,05[G ]| tall, proud man." 311:334,06[D ]| "Good gracious! $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy! ~~ and so$5#2$ it does I vow. 311:334,07[D ]| Well$7$, any friend of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's will$1$ always be welcome$2$ 311:334,08[D ]| here to$9$ be sure; but else I must say that$3$ I hate the very 311:334,09[D ]| sight of him." 311:334,10[' ]| $PP#E$Jane looked at $PP#A$Elizabeth with surprise$0$ and concern$0$. 311:334,11[' ]| She knew but little of their meeting in$4$ Derbyshire, and 311:334,12[' ]| therefore felt for$4$ the awkwardness which$6#1$ must attend 311:334,13[' ]| her sister, in$4$ seeing him almost for$4$ the first time after$4$ 311:334,14[' ]| receiving his explanatory letter. Both sisters were uncomfortable 311:334,15[' ]| enough. Each felt for$4$ the other, and of course$8$ 311:334,16[' ]| for$4$ themselves; and their mother talked on$5$, of her dislike$0$ 311:334,17[' ]| of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, and her resolution to$9$ be civil to$4$ him only 311:334,18[' ]| as $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley's friend, without being$1$ heard by$4$ either of 311:334,19[' ]| them. But $PP#A$Elizabeth had sources of uneasiness which$6#1$ 311:334,20[' ]| could not be suspected by$4$ $PP#E$Jane, to$4$ whom$6#1$ she had never 311:334,21[' ]| yet had courage to$9$ shew$1$ $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner's letter, or to$9$ 311:334,22[' ]| relate her own$2$ change$0$ of sentiment towards him. 311:334,22@a | To$4$ 311:334,23@a | $PP#E$Jane, he could be only a man whose$6#1$ proposals she had 311:334,24@a | refused, and whose$6#1$ merit$0$ she had undervalued; but to$4$ 311:334,25@a | her own$2$ more extensive information, he was the person, 311:334,26@a | to$4$ whom$6#1$ the whole$2$ family were indebted for$4$ the first of 311:334,27@a | benefits, and whom$6#1$ she regarded herself with an interest$0$, 311:334,28@a | if not quite so$5#1$ tender$2$, at least as reasonable and just$2$, as 311:334,29@a | what $PP#E$Jane felt for$4$ $PP#I$Bingley. 311:334,29[' ]| Her astonishment at his 311:334,30[' ]| coming ~~ at his coming to$4$ Netherfield, to$4$ Longbourn, and 311:334,31[' ]| voluntarily seeking her again, was almost equal$2$ to$4$ what 311:334,32[' ]| she had known on$4$ first witnessing his altered behaviour 311:334,33[' ]| in$4$ Derbyshire. 311:334,34[' ]| The colour which$6#1$ had been driven from her face$0$, returned 311:334,35[' ]| for$4$ half a minute$0$ with an additional glow, and a smile$0$ 311:334,36[' ]| of delight$0$ added lustre to$4$ her eyes, as she thought$1$ for$4$ that$6#2$ 311:334,37[' ]| space of time, that$3$ his affection and wishes$0$ must still$5$ be 311:334,38[' ]| unshaken. But she would not be secure$2$. 311:335,01[A ]| "Let me first see how he behaves," 311:335,01[' ]| said she; 311:335,01[A ]| "it will$1$ 311:335,02[A ]| then be early enough for$4$ expectation." 311:335,03[' ]| She sat intently at work$0$, striving to$9$ be composed, and 311:335,04[' ]| without daring to$9$ lift up$5$ her eyes, till anxious curiosity 311:335,05[' ]| carried them to$4$ the face$0$ of her sister, as the servant was 311:335,06[' ]| approaching the door. $PP#E$Jane looked a little paler than 311:335,07[' ]| usual, but more sedate than $PP#A$Elizabeth had expected. 311:335,08[' ]| On$4$ the gentlemen's appearing, her colour increased; yet 311:335,09[' ]| she received them with tolerable ease$0$, and with a propriety 311:335,10[' ]| of behaviour equally free from any symptom of 311:335,11[' ]| resentment, or any unnecessary complaisance. 311:335,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth said as little to$4$ either as civility would allow, 311:335,13[' ]| and sat down$5$ again to$4$ her work$0$, with an eagerness which$6#1$ 311:335,14[' ]| it did not often command$1$. She had ventured only one 311:335,15[' ]| glance$0$ at $PP#B$Darcy. 311:335,15@a | He looked serious$2$ as usual; 311:335,15[' ]| and she 311:335,16[' ]| thought$1$, 311:335,16@a | more as he had been used to$9$ look$1$ in$4$ Hertfordshire, 311:335,17@a | than as she had seen him at Pemberley. But, perhaps 311:335,18@a | he could not in$4$ her mother's presence be what he was 311:335,19@a | before$4$ her uncle and aunt. It was a painful, but not an 311:335,20@a | improbable, conjecture$0$. 311:335,21[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley, she had likewise seen for$4$ an instant$0$, and in$4$ 311:335,22[' ]| that$6#2$ short period saw him looking both pleased and 311:335,23[' ]| embarrassed. He was received by$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet with 311:335,24[' ]| a degree of civility, which$6#1$ made her two daughters 311:335,25[' ]| ashamed, especially when contrasted with the cold$2$ and 311:335,26[' ]| ceremonious politeness of her curtsey and address$0$ to$4$ his 311:335,27[' ]| friend. 311:335,28[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth particularly, who$6#1$ knew that$3$ her mother owed 311:335,29[' ]| to$4$ the latter the preservation of her favourite$2$ daughter 311:335,30[' ]| from irremediable infamy, was hurt and distressed to$4$ 311:335,31[' ]| a most painful degree by$4$ a distinction so$5#1$ ill applied. 311:335,32[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy, after$4$ enquiring of her 311:335,32@b | how $PP#N$Mr% and $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner 311:335,33@b | did, 311:335,33[' ]| a question$0$ which$6#1$ she could not answer$1$ without confusion, 311:335,34[' ]| said scarcely any*thing. 311:335,34@a | He was not seated by$4$ her; 311:335,35@a | perhaps that$6#2$ was the reason$0$ of his silence$0$; but it had 311:335,36@a | not been so$5#2$ in$4$ Derbyshire. There he had talked to$4$ her 311:335,37@a | friends, when he could not to$4$ herself. But now several 311:336,01@a | minutes elapsed, without bringing the sound$0$ of his voice; 311:336,02[' ]| and when occasionally, unable to$9$ resist the impulse of 311:336,03[' ]| curiosity, she raised her eyes to$4$ his face$0$, she as often 311:336,04[' ]| found him looking at $PP#E$Jane, as at herself, and frequently 311:336,05[' ]| on$4$ no$2$ object$0$ but the ground. More thoughtfulness, and 311:336,06[' ]| less anxiety to$9$ please than when they last$2$ met, were 311:336,07[' ]| plainly expressed. She was disappointed, and angry with 311:336,08[' ]| herself for$4$ being$1$ so$5#2$. 311:336,09[A ]| "Could I expect it to$9$ be otherwise!" 311:336,09[' ]| said she. 311:336,09[A ]| "Yet 311:336,10[A ]| why did he come?" 311:336,11[' ]| She was in$4$ no$2$ humour for$4$ conversation with any*one 311:336,12[' ]| but himself; and to$4$ him she had hardly courage to$9$ speak. 311:336,13[' ]| She enquired after$4$ his sister, but could do no$2$ more. 311:336,14[D ]| "It is a long time, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, since you went away," 311:336,15[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet. 311:336,16[' ]| He readily agreed to$4$ it. 311:336,17[D ]| "I began to$9$ be afraid you would never come back$5$ 311:336,18[D ]| again. People \did\ say, you meant to$9$ quit the place$0$ entirely 311:336,19[D ]| at Michaelmas; but, however, I hope$1$ it is not true. 311:336,20[D ]| A great many changes$0$ have happened in$4$ the neighbourhood, 311:336,21[D ]| since you went away. $PP#Q$Miss*Lucas is married and 311:336,22[D ]| settled. And one of my own$2$ daughters. I suppose you 311:336,23[D ]| have heard of it; indeed, you must have seen it in$4$ the 311:336,24[D ]| papers. It was in$4$ the*Times and the*Courier, I know; 311:336,25[D ]| though it was not put in$5$ as it ought to$9$ be. It was only said, 311:336,26@z | ""Lately, $PP#P$George*Wickham*Esq% to$4$ $PP#H$Miss*Lydia*Bennet,"" 311:336,27[D ]| without there being$1$ a syllable said of her father, or the 311:336,28[D ]| place$0$ where she lived, or any*thing. It was my brother 311:336,29[D ]| $PP#N$Gardiner's drawing up$5$ too$5#2$, and I wonder$1$ how he came 311:336,30[D ]| to$9$ make$1$ such an awkward business of it. Did you see it?" 311:336,31[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley replied that$3$ he did, and made his congratulations. 311:336,32[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth dared not lift up$5$ her eyes. How $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 311:336,33[' ]| looked, therefore, she could not tell. 311:336,34[D ]| "It is a delightful thing, to$9$ be sure, to$9$ have a daughter 311:336,35[D ]| well$5$ married," 311:336,35[' ]| continued her mother, 311:336,35[D ]| "but at the same 311:336,36[D ]| time, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley, it is very hard to$9$ have her taken such 311:336,37[D ]| a way from me. They are gone down$5$ to$4$ Newcastle, a place$0$ 311:336,38[D ]| quite northward, it seems, and there they are to$9$ stay$1$, 311:337,01[D ]| I do not know how long. His regiment is there; for$3$ I 311:337,02[D ]| suppose you have heard of his leaving the *****shire, and 311:337,03[D ]| of his being$1$ gone into the regulars. Thank Heaven! he 311:337,04[D ]| has \some\ friends, though perhaps not so$5#1$ many as he 311:337,05[D ]| deserves." 311:337,06[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, who$6#1$ knew this to$9$ be levelled at $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, 311:337,07[' ]| was in$4$ such misery of shame$0$, that$3$ she could hardly keep 311:337,08[' ]| her seat. It drew from her, however, the exertion of 311:337,09[' ]| speaking, which$6#1$ nothing else had so$5#1$ effectually done 311:337,10[' ]| before$5$; and she asked $PP#I$Bingley, 311:337,10@a | whether he meant to$9$ 311:337,11@a | make$1$ any stay$0$ in$4$ the country at present$0#1$. 311:337,11@i | A few weeks, 311:337,12@i | he believed. 311:337,13[D ]| "When you have killed all your own$2$ birds, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley," 311:337,14[' ]| said her mother, 311:337,14[D ]| "I beg you will$1$ come here, and shoot 311:337,15[D ]| as many as you please, on$4$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's manor. I am 311:337,16[D ]| sure he will$1$ be vastly happy to$9$ oblige you, and will$1$ save$1$ 311:337,17[D ]| all the best of the covies for$4$ you." 311:337,18[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's misery increased, at such unnecessary, such 311:337,19[' ]| officious attention! 311:337,19@a | Were the same fair prospect to$9$ arise 311:337,20@a | at present$0#1$, as had flattered them a year ago, every*thing, 311:337,21[' ]| she was persuaded, 311:337,21@a | would be hastening to$4$ the same 311:337,22@a | vexatious conclusion. 311:337,22[' ]| At that$6#2$ instant$0$ she felt, that$3$ 311:337,22@a | years 311:337,23@a | of happiness could not make$1$ $PP#E$Jane or herself amends, for$4$ 311:337,24@a | moments of such painful confusion. 311:337,25@a | "The first wish$0$ of my heart," 311:337,25[' ]| said she to$4$ herself, 311:337,25@a | "is 311:337,26@a | never more to$9$ be in$4$ company with either of them. Their 311:337,27@a | society can afford no$2$ pleasure, that$6#1$ will$1$ atone for$4$ such 311:337,28@a | wretchedness as this! Let me never see either one or the 311:337,29@a | other again!" 311:337,30[' ]| Yet the misery, for$4$ which$6#1$ years of happiness were to$9$ 311:337,31[' ]| offer$1$ no$2$ compensation, received soon afterwards material$2$ 311:337,32[' ]| relief, from observing how much the beauty of her sister 311:337,33[' ]| re-kindled the admiration of her former lover. When 311:337,34[' ]| first he came in$5$, he had spoken to$4$ her but little; but 311:337,35[' ]| every five minutes seemed to$9$ be giving her more of his 311:337,36[' ]| attention. He found her as handsome as she had been 311:337,37[' ]| last$2$ year; as good*natured, and as unaffected, though 311:337,38[' ]| not quite so$5#1$ chatty. $PP#E$Jane was anxious that$3$ no$2$ difference 311:338,01[' ]| should be perceived in$4$ her at all, and was really persuaded 311:338,02[' ]| that$3$ she talked as much as ever. But her mind$0$ was so$5#1$ 311:338,03[' ]| busily engaged, that$3$ she did not always know when she 311:338,04[' ]| was silent. 311:338,05[' ]| When the gentlemen rose$1$ to$9$ go away, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was 311:338,06[' ]| mindful of her intended civility, and they were invited 311:338,07[' ]| and engaged to$9$ dine at Longbourn in$4$ a few days time. 311:338,08[D ]| "You are quite a visit$0$ in$4$ my debt, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley," 311:338,08[' ]| she 311:338,09[' ]| added, 311:338,09[D ]| "for$3$ when you went to$4$ town last$2$ winter, you 311:338,10[D ]| promised to$9$ take a family dinner with us, as soon as you 311:338,11[D ]| returned. I have not forgot, you see; and I assure you, 311:338,12[D ]| I was very much disappointed that$3$ you did not come back$5$ 311:338,13[D ]| and keep your engagement." 311:338,14[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley looked a little silly at this reflection, and said 311:338,15[' ]| something of his concern$0$, at having been prevented by$4$ 311:338,16[' ]| business. They then went away. 311:338,17[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had been strongly inclined to$9$ ask them to$9$ 311:338,18[' ]| stay$1$ and dine there, that$6#2$ day; but, though she always 311:338,19[' ]| kept a very good table, she did not think any*thing less 311:338,20[' ]| than two courses, could be good enough for$4$ a man, on$4$ 311:338,21[' ]| whom$6#1$ she had such anxious designs, or satisfy the appetite 311:338,22[' ]| and pride of one who$6#1$ had ten thousand a-year. 312:339,01[' ]| As soon as they were gone, $PP#A$Elizabeth walked out$5$ to$9$ 312:339,02[' ]| recover her spirits; or in$4$ other words, to$9$ dwell without 312:339,03[' ]| interruption on$4$ those subjects that$6#1$ must deaden them 312:339,04[' ]| more. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's behaviour astonished and vexed her. 312:339,05[A ]| "Why, if he came only to$9$ be silent, grave$2$, and indifferent," 312:339,06[' ]| said she, 312:339,06[A ]| "did he come at all?" 312:339,07[' ]| She could settle it in$4$ no$2$ way that$6#1$ gave her pleasure. 312:339,08[A ]| "He could be still$5$ amiable, still$5$ pleasing, to$4$ my uncle 312:339,09[A ]| and aunt, when he was in$4$ town; and why not to$4$ me? 312:339,10[A ]| If he fears me, why come hither? If he no$2$ longer cares$1$ 312:339,11[A ]| for$4$ me, why silent? Teazing, teazing, man! I will$1$ think 312:339,12[A ]| no$2$ more about$4$ him." 312:339,13[' ]| Her resolution was for$4$ a short time involuntarily kept 312:339,14[' ]| by$4$ the approach$0$ of her sister, who$6#1$ joined her with a cheerful 312:339,15[' ]| look$0$, which$6#1$ shewed her better satisfied with their 312:339,16[' ]| visitors, than $PP#A$Elizabeth. 312:339,17[E ]| "Now," 312:339,17[' ]| said she, 312:339,17[E ]| "that$3$ this first meeting is over, I feel 312:339,18[E ]| perfectly easy. I know my own$2$ strength, and I shall never 312:339,19[E ]| be embarrassed again by$4$ his coming. I am glad he dines 312:339,20[E ]| here on$4$ Tuesday. It will$1$ then be publicly seen, that$3$ on$4$ 312:339,21[E ]| both sides, we meet$1$ only as common$2$ and indifferent 312:339,22[E ]| acquaintance." 312:339,23[A ]| "Yes, very indifferent indeed," 312:339,23[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, laughingly. 312:339,24[A ]| "Oh, $PP#E$Jane, take care$0$." 312:339,25[E ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, you cannot think me so$5#1$ weak, as to$9$ 312:339,26[E ]| be in$4$ danger now." 312:339,27[A ]| "I think you are in$4$ very great danger of making him 312:339,28[A ]| as much in$4$ love$0$ with you as ever." 312:339,29[' ]| ~~~ 312:339,30[' ]| They did not see the gentlemen again till Tuesday; 312:339,31[' ]| and $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, in$4$ the meanwhile, was giving way to$4$ all 312:339,32[' ]| the happy schemes, which$6#1$ the good*humour, and common$2$ 312:339,33[' ]| politeness of $PP#I$Bingley, in$4$ half an hour's visit$0$, had revived. 312:340,01[' ]| On$4$ Tuesday there was a large party assembled at Longbourn; 312:340,02[' ]| and the two, who$6#1$ were most anxiously expected, 312:340,03[' ]| to$4$ the credit$0$ of their punctuality as sportsmen, were in$4$ 312:340,04[' ]| very good time. When they repaired to$4$ the dining-room, 312:340,05[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth eagerly watched to$9$ see whether $PP#I$Bingley 312:340,06[' ]| would take the place$0$, which$6#1$, in$4$ all their former parties, 312:340,07[' ]| had belonged to$4$ him, by$4$ her sister. Her prudent mother, 312:340,08[' ]| occupied by$4$ the same ideas, forbore to$9$ invite him to$9$ sit 312:340,09[' ]| by$4$ herself. On$4$ entering the room, he seemed to$9$ hesitate; 312:340,10[' ]| but $PP#E$Jane happened to$9$ look$1$ round$5$, and happened to$9$ smile$1$: 312:340,11[' ]| it was decided. He placed himself by$4$ her. 312:340,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, with a triumphant sensation$0#1$, looked towards 312:340,13[' ]| his friend. He bore$1#1$ it with noble indifference, and she 312:340,14[' ]| would have imagined that$3$ $PP#I$Bingley had received his 312:340,15[' ]| sanction to$9$ be happy, had she not seen his eyes likewise 312:340,16[' ]| turned towards $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, with an expression of half-laughing 312:340,17[' ]| alarm$0$. 312:340,18[' ]| His behaviour to$4$ her sister was such, during dinner*time, 312:340,19[' ]| as shewed an admiration of her, which$6#1$, though more 312:340,20[' ]| guarded than formerly, persuaded $PP#A$Elizabeth, that$3$ if left 312:340,21[' ]| wholly to$4$ himself, $PP#E$Jane's happiness, and his own$2$, would 312:340,22[' ]| be speedily secured. Though she dared not depend upon$4$ 312:340,23[' ]| the consequence, she yet received pleasure from observing 312:340,24[' ]| his behaviour. It gave her all the animation that$6#1$ her 312:340,25[' ]| spirits could boast$1$; for$3$ she was in$4$ no$2$ cheerful humour. 312:340,26[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy was almost as far from her, as the table could 312:340,27[' ]| divide them. He was on$4$ one side$0$ of her mother. She 312:340,28[' ]| knew how little such a situation would give pleasure to$4$ 312:340,29[' ]| either, or make$1$ either appear to$4$ advantage. She was not 312:340,30[' ]| near$5$ enough to$9$ hear any of their discourse, but she could 312:340,31[' ]| see how seldom they spoke to$4$ each other, and how formal 312:340,32[' ]| and cold$2$ was their manner, whenever they did. Her 312:340,33[' ]| mother's ungraciousness, made the sense of what they 312:340,34[' ]| owed him more painful to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's mind$0$; and she 312:340,35[' ]| would, at times, have given any*thing to$9$ be privileged to$9$ 312:340,36[' ]| tell him, that$3$ his kindness was neither unknown nor unfelt 312:340,37[' ]| by$4$ the whole$0$ of the family. 312:340,38[' ]| She was in$4$ hopes$0$ that$3$ the evening would afford some 312:341,01[' ]| opportunity of bringing them together; that$3$ the whole$0$ 312:341,02[' ]| of the visit$0$ would not pass$1$ away without enabling them 312:341,03[' ]| to$9$ enter into something more of conversation, than the 312:341,04[' ]| mere ceremonious salutation attending his entrance. 312:341,05[' ]| Anxious and uneasy, the period which$6#1$ passed in$4$ the 312:341,06[' ]| drawing-room, before$3$ the gentlemen came, was wearisome 312:341,07[' ]| and dull to$4$ a degree, that$6#1$ almost made her uncivil. She 312:341,08[' ]| looked forward$5$ to$4$ their entrance, as the point$0$ on$4$ 312:341,09[' ]| which$6#1$ all her chance$0$ of pleasure for$4$ the evening must 312:341,10[' ]| depend. 312:341,11[A ]| "If he does not come to$4$ me, \then\," 312:341,11[' ]| said she, 312:341,11[A ]| "I shall 312:341,12[A ]| give him up$5$ for*ever." 312:341,13[' ]| The gentlemen came; and she thought$1$ he looked as 312:341,14[' ]| if he would have answered her hopes$0$; but, alas! the 312:341,15[' ]| ladies had crowded round$4$ the table, where $PP#E$Miss*Bennet 312:341,16[' ]| was making tea, and $PP#A$Elizabeth pouring out$5$ the coffee, in$4$ 312:341,17[' ]| so$5#1$ close$2$ a confederacy, that$3$ there was not a single vacancy 312:341,18[' ]| near$4$ her, which$6#1$ would admit of a chair. And on$4$ the 312:341,19[' ]| gentlemen's approaching, one of the girls moved closer 312:341,20[' ]| to$4$ her than ever, and said, in$4$ a whisper$0$, 312:341,21[V ]| "The men shan't come and part$1$ us, I am determined. 312:341,22[V ]| We want$1$ none of them; do we?" 312:341,23[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy had walked away to$4$ another part$0$ of the room. 312:341,24[' ]| She followed him with her eyes, envied every*one to$4$ whom$6#1$ 312:341,25[' ]| he spoke, had scarcely patience enough to$9$ help$1$ anybody 312:341,26[' ]| to$4$ coffee; and then was enraged against herself for$4$ being$1$ 312:341,27[' ]| so$5#1$ silly! 312:341,28@a | "A man who$6#1$ has once been refused! How could I ever 312:341,29@a | be foolish enough to$9$ expect a renewal of his love$0$? Is there 312:341,30@a | one among the sex, who$6#1$ would not protest against such 312:341,31@a | a weakness as a second$2$ proposal to$4$ the same woman? 312:341,32@a | There is no$2$ indignity so$5#1$ abhorrent to$4$ their feelings!" 312:341,33[' ]| She was a little revived, however, by$4$ his bringing back$5$ 312:341,34[' ]| his coffee cup himself; and she seized the opportunity 312:341,35[' ]| of saying. 312:341,36[A ]| "Is your sister at Pemberley still$5$" 312:341,37[B ]| "Yes, she will$1$ remain there till Christmas." 312:341,38[A ]| "And quite alone? Have all her friends left her?" 312:342,01[B ]| "$PP#ZA$Mrs%*Annesley is with her. The others have been gone 312:342,02[B ]| on$5$ to$4$ Scarborough, these three weeks." 312:342,03[' ]| She could think of nothing more to$9$ say; but if he 312:342,04[' ]| wished to$9$ converse with her, he might have better success. 312:342,05[' ]| He stood by$4$ her, however, for$4$ some minutes, in$4$ silence$0$; 312:342,06[' ]| and, at last$0$, on$4$ the young lady's whispering to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 312:342,07[' ]| again, he walked away. 312:342,08[' ]| When the tea-things were removed, and the card*tables 312:342,09[' ]| placed, the ladies all rose$1$, and $PP#A$Elizabeth was then hoping 312:342,10[' ]| to$9$ be soon joined by$4$ him, when all her views were overthrown, 312:342,11[' ]| by$4$ seeing him fall$1$ a victim to$4$ her mother's rapacity 312:342,12[' ]| for$4$ whist players, and in$4$ a few moments after$5$ seated with 312:342,13[' ]| the rest$0#1$ of the party. She now lost every expectation of 312:342,14[' ]| pleasure. They were confined for$4$ the evening at different 312:342,15[' ]| tables, and she had nothing to$9$ hope$1$, but that$3$ his eyes 312:342,16[' ]| were so$5#1$ often turned towards her side$0$ of the room, as to$9$ 312:342,17[' ]| make$1$ him play$1$ as unsuccessfully as herself. 312:342,18[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had designed to$9$ keep the two Netherfield 312:342,19[' ]| gentlemen to$4$ supper; but their carriage was unluckily 312:342,20[' ]| ordered before$4$ any of the others, and she had no$2$ opportunity 312:342,21[' ]| of detaining them. 312:342,22[D ]| "Well$7$ girls," 312:342,22[' ]| said she, as soon as they were left to$4$ 312:342,23[' ]| themselves, 312:342,23[D ]| "What say you to$4$ the day? I think every*thing 312:342,24[D ]| has passed off uncommonly well$5$, I assure you. The 312:342,25[D ]| dinner was as well$5$ dressed as any I ever saw. The venison 312:342,26[D ]| was roasted to$4$ a turn$0$ ~~ and everybody said, they never 312:342,27[D ]| saw so$5#1$ fat a haunch. The soup was fifty times better 312:342,28[D ]| than what we had at the $PP#R1$Lucas's last$2$ week; and even$5$ 312:342,29[D ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy acknowledged, that$3$ the partridges were remarkably 312:342,30[D ]| well$5$ done; and I suppose he has two or three French 312:342,31[D ]| cooks at least. And, my dear$2#1$ $PP#E$Jane, I never saw you look$1$ 312:342,32[D ]| in$4$ greater beauty. $PP#V$Mrs%*Long said so$5#2$ too$5#2$, for$3$ I asked her 312:342,33[D ]| whether you did not. And what do you think she said 312:342,34[D ]| besides? 312:342,34@v | ""Ah! $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, we shall have her at Netherfield 312:342,35@v | at last$0$."" 312:342,35[D ]| She did indeed. I do think $PP#V$Mrs%*Long is 312:342,36[D ]| as good a creature as ever lived ~~ and her nieces are very 312:342,37[D ]| pretty$2$ behaved girls, and not at all handsome: I like$1$ 312:342,38[D ]| them prodigiously." 312:343,01[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, in$4$ short, was in$4$ very great spirits; she 312:343,02[' ]| had seen enough of $PP#I$Bingley's behaviour to$4$ $PP#E$Jane, to$9$ be 312:343,03[' ]| convinced that$3$ she would get him at last$0$; and her expectations 312:343,04[' ]| of advantage to$4$ her family, when in$4$ a happy 312:343,05[' ]| humour, were so$5#1$ far beyond$4$ reason$0$, that$3$ she was quite 312:343,06[' ]| disappointed at not seeing him there again the next day, 312:343,07[' ]| to$9$ make$1$ his proposals. 312:343,08[E ]| "It has been a very agreeable day," 312:343,08[' ]| said $PP#E$Miss*Bennet 312:343,09[' ]| to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth. 312:343,09[E ]| "The party seemed so$5#1$ well$5$ selected, so$5#1$ 312:343,10[E ]| suitable one with the other. I hope$1$ we may$1$ often meet$1$ 312:343,11[E ]| again." 312:343,12[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth smiled. 312:343,13[E ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy, you must not do so$5#2$. You must not suspect 312:343,14[E ]| me. It mortifies me. I assure you that$3$ I have now learnt 312:343,15[E ]| to$9$ enjoy his conversation as an agreeable and sensible$2#2$ 312:343,16[E ]| young man, without having a wish$0$ beyond$4$ it. I am perfectly 312:343,17[E ]| satisfied from what his manners now are, that$3$ he never 312:343,18[E ]| had any design$0$ of engaging my affection. It is only that$3$ 312:343,19[E ]| he is blessed with greater sweetness of address$0$, and a 312:343,20[E ]| stronger desire$0$ of generally pleasing than any other man." 312:343,21[A ]| "You are very cruel," 312:343,21[' ]| said her sister, 312:343,21[A ]| "you will$1$ not 312:343,22[A ]| let me smile$1$, and are provoking me to$4$ it every moment." 312:343,23[E ]| "How hard it is in$4$ some cases to$9$ be believed!" 312:343,24[A ]| "And how impossible in$4$ others!" 312:343,25[E ]| "But why should you wish$1$ to$9$ persuade me that$3$ I feel 312:343,26[E ]| more than I acknowledge?" 312:343,27[A ]| "That$6#2$ is a question$0$ which$6#1$ I hardly know how to$9$ answer$1$. 312:343,28[A ]| We all love$1$ to$9$ instruct, though we can teach only what 312:343,29[A ]| is not worth knowing. Forgive me; and if you persist 312:343,30[A ]| in$4$ indifference, do not make$1$ \me\ your confidante." 313:344,01[' ]| A few days after$4$ this visit$0$, $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley called again, 313:344,02[' ]| and alone. His friend had left him that$6#2$ morning for$4$ 313:344,03[' ]| London, but was to$9$ return$1$ home in$4$ ten days time. He 313:344,04[' ]| sat with them above$4$ an hour, and was in$4$ remarkably good 313:344,05[' ]| spirits. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet invited him to$9$ dine with them; but, 313:344,06[' ]| with many expressions of concern$0$, he confessed himself 313:344,07[' ]| engaged elsewhere. 313:344,08[D ]| "Next time you call$1$," 313:344,08[' ]| said she, 313:344,08[D ]| "I hope$1$ we shall be 313:344,09[D ]| more lucky." 313:344,10@i | He should be particularly happy at any time, &c% &c%; 313:344,11@i | and if she would give him leave$0$, would take an early 313:344,12@i | opportunity of waiting on$4$ them. 313:344,13[D ]| "Can you come to-morrow?" 313:344,14@i | Yes, he had no$2$ engagement at all for$4$ to-morrow; 313:344,14[' ]| and 313:344,15[' ]| her invitation was accepted with alacrity. 313:344,16[' ]| He came, and in$4$ such very good time, that$3$ the ladies 313:344,17[' ]| were none of them dressed. In$5$ ran $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet to$4$ her 313:344,18[' ]| daughter's room, in$4$ her dressing*gown, and with her hair 313:344,19[' ]| half finished, crying out$5$, 313:344,20[D ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#E$Jane, make$1$ haste and hurry$1$ down$5$. He is 313:344,21[D ]| come ~~ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley is come. ~~ He is, indeed. Make$1$ haste, 313:344,22[D ]| make$1$ haste. Here, $PP#ZZM$Sarah, come to$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet this 313:344,23[D ]| moment, and help$1$ her on$5$ with her gown. Never mind$1$ 313:344,24[D ]| $PP#A$Miss*Lizzy's hair." 313:344,25[E ]| "We will$1$ be down$5$ as soon as we can," 313:344,25[' ]| said $PP#E$Jane; 313:344,26[E ]| "but I dare$1#2$ say $PP#G$Kitty is forwarder than either of us, for$3$ 313:344,27[E ]| she went up*stairs half an hour ago." 313:344,28[D ]| "Oh! hang $PP#G$Kitty! what has she to$9$ do with it? Come 313:344,29[D ]| be quick$2$, be quick$2$! where is your sash my dear$2#1$?" 313:344,30[' ]| But when her mother was gone, $PP#E$Jane would not be 313:344,31[' ]| prevailed on$5$ to$9$ go down$5$ without one of her sisters. 313:344,32[' ]| The same anxiety to$9$ get them by$4$ themselves, was 313:344,33[' ]| visible again in$4$ the evening. After$4$ tea, $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet retired 313:344,34[' ]| to$4$ the library, as was his custom, and $PP#F$Mary went up*stairs 313:345,01[' ]| to$4$ her instrument. Two obstacles of the five being$1$ thus 313:345,02[' ]| removed, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet sat looking and winking at $PP#A$Elizabeth 313:345,03[' ]| and $PP#G$Catherine for$4$ a considerable time, without making 313:345,04[' ]| any impression on$4$ them. $PP#A$Elizabeth would not observe 313:345,05[' ]| her; and when at last$0$ $PP#G$Kitty did, she very innocently 313:345,06[' ]| said, 313:345,06[G ]| "What is the matter mamma? What do you keep 313:345,07[G ]| winking at me for$4$? What am I to$9$ do?" 313:345,08[D ]| "Nothing child, nothing. I did not wink at you." 313:345,09[' ]| She then sat still$2$ five minutes longer; but unable to$9$ 313:345,10[' ]| waste$1$ such a precious occasion$0$, she suddenly got up$5$, and 313:345,11[' ]| saying to$4$ $PP#G$Kitty, 313:345,12[D ]| "Come here, my love$0$, I want$1$ to$9$ speak to$4$ you," 313:345,12[' ]| took 313:345,13[' ]| her out$5$ of the room. $PP#E$Jane instantly gave a look$0$ at $PP#A$Elizabeth, 313:345,14[' ]| which$6#1$ spoke her distress$0$ at such premeditation, and 313:345,15[' ]| her intreaty that$3$ \she\ would not give into it. In$4$ a few 313:345,16[' ]| minutes, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet half opened the door and called out$5$, 313:345,17[D ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy, my dear$2#1$, I want$1$ to$9$ speak with you." 313:345,18[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was forced to$9$ go. 313:345,19[D ]| "We may$1$ as well$5$ leave$1$ them by$4$ themselves you 313:345,20[D ]| know;" 313:345,20[' ]| said her mother as soon as she was in$4$ the hall. 313:345,21[D ]| "$PP#G$Kitty and I are going up*stairs to$9$ sit in$4$ my dressing*room." 313:345,22[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth made no$2$ attempt$0$ to$9$ reason$1$ with her mother, 313:345,23[' ]| but remained quietly in$4$ the hall, till she and $PP#G$Kitty were 313:345,24[' ]| out$5$ of sight, then returned into the drawing*room. 313:345,25[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's schemes for$4$ this day were ineffectual. 313:345,26[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley was every*thing that$6#1$ was charming, except the 313:345,27[' ]| professed lover of her daughter. His ease$0$ and cheerfulness 313:345,28[' ]| rendered him a most agreeable addition to$4$ their evening 313:345,29[' ]| party; and he bore$1#1$ with the ill-judged officiousness of 313:345,30[' ]| the mother, and heard all her silly remarks with a forbearance 313:345,31[' ]| and command$0$ of countenance, particularly 313:345,32[' ]| grateful to$4$ the daughter. 313:345,33[' ]| He scarcely needed an invitation to$9$ stay$1$ supper; and 313:345,34[' ]| before$3$ he went away, an engagement was formed, chiefly 313:345,35[' ]| through$4$ his own$2$ and $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's means$0$, for$4$ his coming 313:345,36[' ]| next morning to$9$ shoot with her husband. 313:345,37[' ]| After$4$ this day, $PP#E$Jane said no$2$ more of her indifference. 313:345,38[' ]| Not a word passed between the sisters concerning $PP#I$Bingley; 313:346,01[' ]| but $PP#A$Elizabeth went to$9$ bed in$4$ the happy belief that$3$ all 313:346,02[' ]| must speedily be concluded, unless $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy returned 313:346,03[' ]| within the stated time. Seriously, however, she felt 313:346,04[' ]| tolerably persuaded that$3$ all this must have taken place$0$ 313:346,05[' ]| with that$6#2$ gentleman's concurrence. 313:346,06[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley was punctual to$4$ his appointment; and he and 313:346,07[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet spent the morning together, as had been agreed 313:346,08[' ]| on$5$. The latter was much more agreeable than his companion 313:346,09[' ]| expected. There was nothing of presumption or 313:346,10[' ]| folly in$4$ $PP#I$Bingley, that$6#1$ could provoke his ridicule$0#1$, or disgust$1$ 313:346,11[' ]| him into silence$0$; and he was more communicative, and 313:346,12[' ]| less eccentric than the other had ever seen him. $PP#I$Bingley 313:346,13[' ]| of course$8$ returned with him to$9$ dinner; and in$4$ the evening 313:346,14[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's invention was again at work$0$ to$9$ get every*body 313:346,15[' ]| away from him and her daughter. $PP#A$Elizabeth, who$6#1$ 313:346,16[' ]| had a letter to$9$ write, went into the breakfast*room for$4$ 313:346,17[' ]| that$6#2$ purpose soon after$4$ tea; for$3$ as the others were all 313:346,18[' ]| going to$9$ sit down$5$ to$4$ cards, she could not be wanted to$9$ 313:346,19[' ]| counteract her mother's schemes. 313:346,20[' ]| But on$4$ returning to$4$ the drawing*room, when her letter 313:346,21[' ]| was finished, she saw, to$4$ her infinite surprise$0$, there was 313:346,22[' ]| reason$0$ to$9$ fear$1$ that$3$ her mother had been too$5#1$ ingenious for$4$ 313:346,23[' ]| her. On$4$ opening the door, she perceived her sister and 313:346,24[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley standing together over the hearth, as if engaged in$4$ 313:346,25[' ]| earnest conversation; and had this led to$4$ no$2$ suspicion, 313:346,26[' ]| the faces of both as they hastily turned round$5$, and moved 313:346,27[' ]| away from each other, would have told it all. \Their\ 313:346,28[' ]| situation was awkward enough; but \her's\ she thought$1$ was 313:346,29[' ]| still$5$ worse. Not a syllable was uttered by$4$ either; and $PP#A$Elizabeth 313:346,30[' ]| was on$4$ the point$0$ of going away again, when $PP#I$Bingley, 313:346,31[' ]| who$6#1$ as well$5$ as the other had sat down$5$, suddenly rose$1$, and 313:346,32[' ]| whispering a few words to$4$ her sister, ran out$5$ of the room. 313:346,33[' ]| $PP#E$Jane could have no$2$ reserves from $PP#A$Elizabeth, where 313:346,34[' ]| confidence would give pleasure; and instantly embracing 313:346,35[' ]| her, acknowledged, with the liveliest emotion, that$3$ she 313:346,36[' ]| was the happiest creature in$4$ the world. 313:346,37[E ]| "'Tis too$5#1$ much!" 313:346,37[' ]| she added, 313:346,37[E ]| "by$4$ far too$5#1$ much. I do 313:346,38[E ]| not deserve it. Oh! why is not every*body as happy?" 313:347,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's congratulations were given with a sincerity, 313:347,02[' ]| a warmth, a delight$0$, which$6#1$ words could but poorly express$1$. 313:347,03[' ]| Every sentence of kindness was a fresh source of happiness 313:347,04[' ]| to$4$ $PP#E$Jane. But she would not allow herself to$9$ stay$1$ with her 313:347,05[' ]| sister, or say half that$6#1$ remained to$9$ be said, for$4$ the present$0#1$. 313:347,06[E ]| "I must go instantly to$4$ my mother;" 313:347,06[' ]| she cried. 313:347,07[E ]| "I would not on$4$ any account$0$ trifle$1$ with her affectionate 313:347,08[E ]| solicitude; or allow her to$9$ hear it from any*one but myself. 313:347,09[E ]| He is gone to$4$ my father already. Oh! $PP#A$Lizzy, to$9$ know 313:347,10[E ]| that$3$ what I have to$9$ relate will$1$ give such pleasure to$4$ all 313:347,11[E ]| my dear$2#1$ family! how shall I bear$1$ so$5#1$ much happiness!" 313:347,12[' ]| She then hastened away to$4$ her mother, who$6#1$ had purposely 313:347,13[' ]| broken up$5$ the card*party, and was sitting up*stairs 313:347,14[' ]| with $PP#G$Kitty. 313:347,15[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, who$6#1$ was left by$4$ herself, now smiled at the 313:347,16[' ]| rapidity and ease$0$ with which$6#1$ an affair was finally settled, 313:347,17[' ]| that$6#1$ had given them so$5#1$ many previous months of suspense 313:347,18[' ]| and vexation. 313:347,19[A ]| "And this," 313:347,19[' ]| said she, 313:347,19[A ]| "is the end$0$ of all his friend's 313:347,20[A ]| anxious circumspection! of all his sister's falsehood 313:347,21[A ]| and contrivance! the happiest, wisest, most reasonable 313:347,22[A ]| end$0$!" 313:347,23[' ]| In$4$ a few minutes she was joined by$4$ $PP#I$Bingley, whose$6#1$ 313:347,24[' ]| conference with her father had been short and to$4$ the 313:347,25[' ]| purpose. 313:347,26[I ]| "Where is your sister?" 313:347,26[' ]| said he hastily, as he opened 313:347,27[' ]| the door. 313:347,28[A ]| "With my mother up*stairs. She will$1$ be down$5$ in$4$ a 313:347,29[A ]| moment I dare$1#2$ say." 313:347,30[' ]| He then shut the door, and coming up$5$ to$4$ her, claimed 313:347,31[' ]| the good wishes$0$ and affection of a sister. $PP#A$Elizabeth 313:347,32[' ]| honestly and heartily expressed her delight$0$ in$4$ the prospect 313:347,33[' ]| of their relationship. They shook hands with great 313:347,34[' ]| cordiality; and then till her sister came down$5$, she had 313:347,35[' ]| to$9$ listen to$4$ all he had to$9$ say, of his own$2$ happiness, and 313:347,36[' ]| of $PP#E$Jane's perfections; and in$4$ spite$8$ of his being$1$ a lover, 313:347,37[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth really believed all his expectations of felicity, 313:347,38[' ]| to$9$ be rationally founded, because they had for$4$ basis the 313:348,01[' ]| excellent understanding, and super-excellent disposition 313:348,02[' ]| of $PP#E$Jane, and a general$2$ similarity of feeling and taste 313:348,03[' ]| between her and himself. 313:348,04[' ]| It was an evening of no$2$ common$2$ delight$0$ to$4$ them all; 313:348,05[' ]| the satisfaction of $PP#E$Miss*Bennet's mind$0$ gave a glow of 313:348,06[' ]| such sweet animation to$4$ her face$0$, as made her look$1$ handsomer 313:348,07[' ]| than ever. $PP#G$Kitty simpered and smiled, and hoped 313:348,08[' ]| her turn$0$ was coming soon. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet could not give 313:348,09[' ]| her consent$0$, or speak her approbation in$4$ terms warm$2$ 313:348,10[' ]| enough to$9$ satisfy her feelings, though she talked to$4$ $PP#I$Bingley 313:348,11[' ]| of nothing else, for$4$ half an hour; and when $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet 313:348,12[' ]| joined them at supper, his voice and manner plainly 313:348,13[' ]| shewed how really happy he was. 313:348,14[' ]| Not a word, however, passed his lips in$4$ allusion to$4$ it, 313:348,15[' ]| till their visitor took his leave$0$ for$4$ the night; but as soon 313:348,16[' ]| as he was gone, he turned to$4$ his daughter and said, 313:348,17[C ]| "$PP#E$Jane, I congratulate you. You will$1$ be a very happy 313:348,18[C ]| woman." 313:348,19[' ]| $PP#E$Jane went to$4$ him instantly, kissed him, and thanked 313:348,20[' ]| him for$4$ his goodness. 313:348,21[C ]| "You are a good girl;" 313:348,21[' ]| he replied, 313:348,21[C ]| "and I have great 313:348,22[C ]| pleasure in$4$ thinking you will$1$ be so$5#1$ happily settled. I have 313:348,23[C ]| not a doubt$0$ of your doing very well$5$ together. Your 313:348,24[C ]| tempers are by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ unlike. You are each of you so$5#1$ 313:348,25[C ]| complying, that$3$ nothing will$1$ ever be resolved on$5$; so$5#1$ 313:348,26[C ]| easy, that$3$ every servant will$1$ cheat you; and so$5#1$ generous, 313:348,27[C ]| that$3$ you will$1$ always exceed your income." 313:348,28[E ]| "I hope$1$ not so$5#2$. Imprudence or thoughtlessness in$4$ 313:348,29[E ]| money matters, would be unpardonable in$4$ \me\." 313:348,30[D ]| "Exceed their income! My dear$2#1$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet," 313:348,30[' ]| cried 313:348,31[' ]| his wife, 313:348,31[D ]| "what are you talking of? Why, he has four 313:348,32[D ]| or five thousand a-year, and very likely more." 313:348,32[' ]| Then 313:348,33[' ]| addressing her daughter, 313:348,33[D ]| "Oh! my dear$2#1$, dear$2#1$ $PP#E$Jane, I am 313:348,34[D ]| so$5#1$ happy! I am sure I sha'nt get a wink of sleep$0$ all night. 313:348,35[D ]| I knew how it would be. I always said it must be so$5#2$, 313:348,36[D ]| at last$0$. I was sure you could not be so$5#1$ beautiful for$4$ 313:348,37[D ]| nothing! I remember, as soon as ever I saw him, when 313:348,38[D ]| he first came into Hertfordshire last$2$ year, I thought$1$ how 313:349,01[D ]| likely it was that$3$ you should come together. Oh! he is 313:349,02[D ]| the handsomest young man that$6#1$ ever was seen!" 313:349,03[' ]| $PP#P$Wickham, $PP#H$Lydia, were all forgotten. $PP#E$Jane was beyond$4$ 313:349,04[' ]| competition her favourite$2$ child. At that$6#2$ moment, she 313:349,05[' ]| cared for$4$ no$2$ other. Her younger sisters soon began to$9$ 313:349,06[' ]| make$1$ interest$0$ with her for$4$ objects$0$ of happiness which$6#1$ she 313:349,07[' ]| might in$4$ future be able to$9$ dispense. 313:349,08[' ]| $PP#F$Mary petitioned for$4$ the use$0$ of the library at Netherfield; 313:349,09[' ]| and $PP#G$Kitty begged very hard for$4$ a few balls there every 313:349,10[' ]| winter. 313:349,11[' ]| $PP#I$Bingley, from this time, was of course$8$ a daily visitor 313:349,12[' ]| at Longbourn; coming frequently before$4$ breakfast$0$, and 313:349,13[' ]| always remaining till after$4$ supper; unless when some 313:349,14[' ]| barbarous neighbour, who$6#1$ could not be enough detested, 313:349,15[' ]| had given him an invitation to$4$ dinner, which$6#1$ he thought$1$ 313:349,16[' ]| himself obliged to$9$ accept. 313:349,17[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had now but little time for$4$ conversation with 313:349,18[' ]| her sister; for$3$ while$3$ he was present$5$, $PP#E$Jane had no$2$ attention 313:349,19[' ]| to$9$ bestow on$4$ any*one else; but she found herself considerably 313:349,20[' ]| useful to$4$ both of them, in$4$ those hours of separation 313:349,21[' ]| that$6#1$ must sometimes occur. In$4$ the absence of $PP#E$Jane, 313:349,22[' ]| he always attached himself to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, for$4$ the pleasure 313:349,23[' ]| of talking of her; and when $PP#I$Bingley was gone, $PP#E$Jane 313:349,24[' ]| constantly sought the same means$0$ of relief. 313:349,25[E ]| "He has made me so$5#1$ happy," 313:349,25[' ]| said she, one evening, 313:349,26[E ]| "by$4$ telling me, that$3$ he was totally ignorant of my 313:349,27[E ]| being$1$ in$4$ town last$2$ spring$0$! I had not believed it 313:349,28[E ]| possible." 313:349,29[A ]| "I suspected as much," 313:349,29[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth. 313:349,29[A ]| "But how 313:349,30[A ]| did he account$1$ for$4$ it?" 313:349,31[E ]| "It must have been his sister's doing. They were 313:349,32[E ]| certainly no$2$ friends to$4$ his acquaintance with me, which$6#1$ 313:349,33[E ]| I cannot wonder$1$ at, since he might have chosen so$5#1$ much 313:349,34[E ]| more advantageously in$4$ many respects. But when they 313:349,35[E ]| see, as I trust$1$ they will$1$, that$3$ their brother is happy with 313:349,36[E ]| me, they will$1$ learn to$9$ be contented, and we shall be on$4$ 313:349,37[E ]| good terms again; though we can never be what we once 313:349,38[E ]| were to$4$ each other." 313:350,01[A ]| "That$6#2$ is the most unforgiving speech," 313:350,01[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 313:350,02[A ]| "that$6#1$ I ever heard you utter$1$. Good girl! It would vex 313:350,03[A ]| me, indeed, to$9$ see you again the dupe$0$ of $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's 313:350,04[A ]| pretended regard$0$." 313:350,05[E ]| "Would you believe it, $PP#A$Lizzy, that$3$ when he went to$4$ 313:350,06[E ]| town last$2$ November, he really loved me, and nothing but 313:350,07[E ]| a persuasion of \my\ being$1$ indifferent, would have prevented 313:350,08[E ]| his coming down$5$ again!" 313:350,09[A ]| "He made a little mistake$0$ to$9$ be sure; but it is to$4$ 313:350,10[A ]| the credit$0$ of his modesty." 313:350,11[' ]| This naturally introduced a panegyric from $PP#E$Jane on$4$ 313:350,12[' ]| his diffidence, and the little value$0$ he put on$4$ his own$2$ good 313:350,13[' ]| qualities. 313:350,14[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was pleased to$9$ find, that$3$ he had not betrayed 313:350,15[' ]| the interference of his friend, for$3$, though $PP#E$Jane had the 313:350,16[' ]| most generous and forgiving heart in$4$ the world, she knew it 313:350,17[' ]| was a circumstance which$6#1$ must prejudice her against him. 313:350,18[E ]| "I am certainly the most fortunate creature that$6#1$ ever 313:350,19[E ]| existed!" 313:350,19[' ]| cried $PP#E$Jane. 313:350,19[E ]| "Oh! $PP#A$Lizzy, why am I thus 313:350,20[E ]| singled from my family, and blessed above$4$ them all! 313:350,21[E ]| If I could but see \you\ as happy! If there \were\ but such 313:350,22[E ]| another man for$4$ you!" 313:350,23[A ]| "If you were to$9$ give me forty such men, I never could 313:350,24[A ]| be so$5#1$ happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your 313:350,25[A ]| goodness, I never can have your happiness. No$7$, no$7$, let 313:350,26[A ]| me shift$1$ for$4$ myself; and, perhaps, if I have very good 313:350,27[A ]| luck, I may$1$ meet$1$ with another $PP#K$Mr%*Collins in$4$ time." 313:350,28[' ]| The situation of affairs in$4$ the Longbourn family could 313:350,29[' ]| not be long a secret$0$. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was privileged to$9$ whisper$1$ 313:350,30[' ]| it to$4$ $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips, and \she\ ventured, without any permission, 313:350,31[' ]| to$9$ do the same by$4$ all her neighbours in$4$ Meryton. 313:350,32[' ]| The $PP#C1$Bennets were speedily pronounced to$9$ be the luckiest 313:350,33[' ]| family in$4$ the world, though only a few weeks before$5$, when 313:350,34[' ]| $PP#H$Lydia had first run$1$ away, they had been generally proved 313:350,35[' ]| to$9$ be marked out$5$ for$4$ misfortune. 314:351,01[' ]| One morning, about$4$ a week after$3$ $PP#I$Bingley's engagement 314:351,02[' ]| with $PP#E$Jane had been formed, as he and the females of the 314:351,03[' ]| family were sitting together in$4$ the dining*room, their 314:351,04[' ]| attention was suddenly drawn to$4$ the window, by$4$ the 314:351,05[' ]| sound$0$ of a carriage; and they perceived a chaise and four 314:351,06[' ]| driving up$4$ the lawn. It was too$5#1$ early in$4$ the morning for$4$ 314:351,07[' ]| visitors, and besides, the equipage did not answer$1$ to$4$ that$6#2$ 314:351,08[' ]| of any of their neighbours. The horses were post; and 314:351,09[' ]| neither the carriage, nor the livery of the servant who$6#1$ 314:351,10[' ]| preceded it, were familiar to$4$ them. As it was certain, 314:351,11[' ]| however, that$3$ somebody was coming, $PP#I$Bingley instantly 314:351,12[' ]| prevailed on$4$ $PP#E$Miss*Bennet to$9$ avoid the confinement of 314:351,13[' ]| such an intrusion, and walk$1$ away with him into the 314:351,14[' ]| shrubbery. They both set$1$ off, and the conjectures$0$ of the 314:351,15[' ]| remaining three continued, though with little satisfaction, 314:351,16[' ]| till the door was thrown open$2$, and their visitor entered. 314:351,17[' ]| It was $PP#L$lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh. 314:351,18[' ]| They were of course$8$ all intending to$9$ be surprised; but 314:351,19[' ]| their astonishment was beyond$4$ their expectation; and on$4$ 314:351,20[' ]| the part$0$ of $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet and $PP#G$Kitty, though she was perfectly 314:351,21[' ]| unknown to$4$ them, even$5$ inferior to$4$ what $PP#A$Elizabeth felt. 314:351,22[' ]| She entered the room with an air more than usually 314:351,23[' ]| ungracious, made no$2$ other reply$0$ to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's salutation, 314:351,24[' ]| than a slight$2$ inclination of the head$0$, and sat down$5$ without 314:351,25[' ]| saying a word. $PP#A$Elizabeth had mentioned her name$0$ to$4$ 314:351,26[' ]| her mother, on$4$ her ladyship's entrance, though no$2$ request$0$ 314:351,27[' ]| of introduction had been made. 314:351,28[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet all amazement, though flattered by$4$ having 314:351,29[' ]| a guest of such high importance, received her with the 314:351,30[' ]| utmost politeness. After$4$ sitting for$4$ a moment in$4$ silence$0$, 314:351,31[' ]| she said very stiffly to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 314:351,32[L ]| "I hope$1$ you are well$5$, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet. That$6#2$ lady I suppose 314:351,33[L ]| is your mother." 314:352,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth replied very concisely that$3$ she was. 314:352,02[L ]| "And \that$6#2$\ I suppose is one of your sisters." 314:352,03[D ]| "Yes, madam," 314:352,03[' ]| said $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, delighted to$9$ speak 314:352,04[' ]| to$4$ a $PP#L$lady*Catherine. 314:352,04[D ]| "She is my youngest girl but one. 314:352,05[D ]| My youngest of all, is lately married, and my eldest is 314:352,06[D ]| some-where about$4$ the grounds, walking with a young man, 314:352,07[D ]| who$6#1$ I believe will$1$ soon become a part$0$ of the family." 314:352,08[L ]| "You have a very small park here," 314:352,08[' ]| returned $PP#L$lady*Catherine 314:352,09[' ]| after$4$ a short silence$0$. 314:352,10[D ]| "It is nothing in$4$ comparison of Rosings, my lady, 314:352,11[D ]| I dare$1#2$ say; but I assure you it is much larger than 314:352,12[D ]| $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas's." 314:352,13[L ]| "This must be a most inconvenient sitting*room for$4$ 314:352,14[L ]| the evening, in$4$ summer; the windows are full west." 314:352,15[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet assured her that$3$ they never sat there after$4$ 314:352,16[' ]| dinner; and then added, 314:352,17[D ]| "May$1$ I take the liberty of asking your ladyship 314:352,18[D ]| whether you left $PP#K$Mr% and $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins well$5$." 314:352,19[L ]| "Yes, very well$5$. I saw them the night before$4$ last$2$." 314:352,20[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth now expected that$3$ she would produce a letter 314:352,21[' ]| for$4$ her from $PP#Q$Charlotte, as it seemed the only probable 314:352,22[' ]| motive for$4$ her calling. But no$2$ letter appeared, and she 314:352,23[' ]| was completely puzzled. 314:352,24[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, with great civility, begged her ladyship 314:352,25[' ]| to$9$ take some refreshment; but $PP#L$Lady*Catherine very 314:352,26[' ]| resolutely, and not very politely, declined eating any*thing; 314:352,27[' ]| and then rising up$5$, said to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 314:352,28[L ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Bennet, there seemed to$9$ be a prettyish kind$0$ of 314:352,29[L ]| a little wilderness on$4$ one side$0$ of your lawn. I should be 314:352,30[L ]| glad to$9$ take a turn$0$ in$4$ it, if you will$1$ favour$1$ me with your 314:352,31[L ]| company." 314:352,32[D ]| "Go, my dear$2#1$," 314:352,32[' ]| cried her mother, 314:352,32[D ]| "and shew$1$ her 314:352,33[D ]| ladyship about$4$ the different walks$0$. I think she will$1$ be 314:352,34[D ]| pleased with the hermitage." 314:352,35[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth obeyed, and running into her own$2$ room for$4$ 314:352,36[' ]| her parasol, attended her noble guest down*stairs. As 314:352,37[' ]| they passed through$4$ the hall, $PP#L$Lady*Catherine opened the 314:352,38[' ]| doors into the dining-parlour and drawing-room, and 314:353,01[' ]| pronouncing them, after$4$ a short survey, to$9$ be decent looking 314:353,02[' ]| rooms, walked on$5$. 314:353,03[' ]| Her carriage remained at the door, and $PP#A$Elizabeth saw 314:353,04[' ]| that$3$ her waiting-woman was in$4$ it. They proceeded in$4$ 314:353,05[' ]| silence$0$ along$4$ the gravel walk$0$ that$6#1$ led to$4$ the copse; $PP#A$Elizabeth 314:353,06[' ]| was determined to$9$ make$1$ no$2$ effort for$4$ conversation 314:353,07[' ]| with a woman, who$6#1$ was now more than usually insolent 314:353,08[' ]| and disagreeable. 314:353,09[A ]| "How could I ever think her like$4$ her nephew?" 314:353,09[' ]| said 314:353,10[' ]| she, as she looked in$4$ her face$0$. 314:353,11[' ]| As soon as they entered the copse, $PP#L$Lady*Catherine began 314:353,12[' ]| in$4$ the following manner: ~~ 314:353,13[L ]| "You can be at no$2$ loss, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, to$9$ understand the 314:353,14[L ]| reason$0$ of my journey hither. Your own$2$ heart, your own$2$ 314:353,15[L ]| conscience, must tell you why I come." 314:353,16[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth looked with unaffected astonishment. 314:353,17[A ]| "Indeed, you are mistaken, Madam. I have not been 314:353,18[A ]| at all able to$9$ account$1$ for$4$ the honour$0$ of seeing you here." 314:353,19[L ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Bennet," 314:353,19[' ]| replied her ladyship, in$4$ an angry tone, 314:353,20[L ]| "you ought to$9$ know, that$3$ I am not to$9$ be trifled with. 314:353,21[L ]| But however insincere \you\ may$1$ choose to$9$ be, you shall 314:353,22[L ]| not find \me\ so$5#2$. My character has ever been celebrated 314:353,23[L ]| for$4$ its sincerity and frankness, and in$4$ a cause of such 314:353,24[L ]| moment as this, I shall certainly not depart from it. 314:353,25[L ]| A report$0$ of a most alarming nature, reached me two days 314:353,26[L ]| ago. I was told, that$3$ not only your sister was on$4$ the 314:353,27[L ]| point$0$ of being$1$ most advantageously married, but that$3$ \you\, 314:353,28[L ]| that$3$ $PP#A$Miss*Elizabeth*Bennet, would, in$4$ all likelihood, be 314:353,29[L ]| soon afterwards united to$4$ my nephew, my own$2$ nephew, 314:353,30[L ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. Though I \know\ it must be a scandalous 314:353,31[L ]| falsehood; though I would not injure him so$5#1$ much as 314:353,32[L ]| to$9$ suppose the truth of it possible, I instantly resolved 314:353,33[L ]| on$4$ setting off for$4$ this place$0$, that$3$ I might make$1$ my sentiments 314:353,34[L ]| known to$4$ you." 314:353,35[A ]| "If you believed it impossible to$9$ be true," 314:353,35[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 314:353,36[' ]| colouring with astonishment and disdain$0$, 314:353,36[A ]| "I wonder$1$ you 314:353,37[A ]| took the trouble$0$ of coming so$5#1$ far. What could your 314:353,38[A ]| ladyship propose by$4$ it?" 314:354,01[L ]| "At once to$9$ insist upon$4$ having such a report$0$ universally 314:354,02[L ]| contradicted." 314:354,03[A ]| "Your coming to$4$ Longbourn, to$9$ see me and my family," 314:354,04[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, coolly, 314:354,04[A ]| "will$1$ be rather a confirmation of 314:354,05[A ]| it; if, indeed, such a report$0$ is in$4$ existence." 314:354,06[L ]| "If! do you then pretend to$9$ be ignorant of it? Has 314:354,07[L ]| it not been industriously circulated by$4$ yourselves? Do 314:354,08[L ]| you not know that$3$ such a report$0$ is spread abroad?" 314:354,09[A ]| "I never heard that$3$ it was." 314:354,10[L ]| "And can you likewise declare, that$3$ there is no$2$ \foundation\ 314:354,11[L ]| for$4$ it?" 314:354,12[A ]| "I do not pretend to$9$ possess equal$2$ frankness with your 314:353,13[A ]| ladyship. \You\ may$1$ ask questions, which$6#1$ \I\ shall not choose 314:354,14[A ]| to$9$ answer$1$." 314:354,15[L ]| "This is not to$9$ be borne. $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, I insist on$4$ being$1$ 314:354,16[L ]| satisfied. Has he, has my nephew, made you an offer$0$ of 314:354,17[L ]| marriage?" 314:354,18[A ]| "Your ladyship has declared it to$9$ be impossible." 314:354,19[L ]| "It ought to$9$ be so$5#2$; it must be so$5#2$, while$3$ he retains the 314:354,20[L ]| use$0$ of his reason$0$. But \your\ arts and allurements may$1$, 314:354,21[L ]| in$4$ a moment of infatuation, have made him forget what 314:354,22[L ]| he owes to$4$ himself and to$4$ all his family. You may$1$ have 314:354,23[L ]| drawn him in$5$." 314:354,24[A ]| "If I have, I shall be the last$2$ person to$9$ confess it." 314:354,25[L ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Bennet, do you know who$6#1$ I am? I have not 314:354,26[L ]| been accustomed to$4$ such language as this. I am almost 314:354,27[L ]| the nearest relation he has in$4$ the world, and am entitled 314:354,28[L ]| to$9$ know all his dearest concerns$0$." 314:354,29[A ]| "But you are not entitled to$9$ know \mine$6$\; nor will$1$ 314:354,30[A ]| such behaviour as this, ever induce me to$9$ be explicit." 314:354,31[L ]| "Let me be rightly understood. This match$0$, to$4$ which$6#1$ 314:354,32[L ]| you have the presumption to$9$ aspire, can never take place$0$. 314:354,33[L ]| No$7$, never. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is engaged to$4$ \my\ \daughter\. Now 314:354,34[L ]| what have you to$9$ say?" 314:354,35[A ]| "Only this; that$3$ if he is so$5#2$, you can have no$2$ reason$0$ 314:354,36[A ]| to$9$ suppose he will$1$ make$1$ an offer$0$ to$4$ me." 314:354,37[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine hesitated for$4$ a moment, and then 314:354,38[' ]| replied, 314:355,01[L ]| "The engagement between them is of a peculiar kind$0$. 314:355,02[L ]| From their infancy, they have been intended for$4$ each 314:355,03[L ]| other. It was the favourite$2$ wish$0$ of \his\ mother, as well$5$ 314:355,04[L ]| as of her's. While$4$ in$4$ their cradles, we planned the union: 314:355,05[L ]| and now, at the moment when the wishes$0$ of both sisters 314:355,06[L ]| would be accomplished, in$4$ their marriage, to$9$ be prevented 314:355,07[L ]| by$4$ a young woman of inferior birth$0#1$, of no$2$ importance in$4$ 314:355,08[L ]| the world, and wholly unallied to$4$ the family! Do you 314:355,09[L ]| pay$1$ no$2$ regard$0$ to$4$ the wishes$0$ of his friends? To$4$ his tacit 314:355,10[L ]| engagement with $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh? Are you lost to$4$ every 314:355,11[L ]| feeling of propriety and delicacy? Have you not heard 314:355,12[L ]| me say, that$3$ from his earliest hours he was destined for$4$ 314:355,13[L ]| his cousin?" 314:355,14[A ]| "Yes, and I had heard it before$5$. But what is that$6#2$ 314:355,15[A ]| to$4$ me? If there is no$2$ other objection to$4$ my marrying your 314:355,16[A ]| nephew, I shall certainly not be kept from it, by$4$ knowing 314:355,17[A ]| that$3$ his mother and aunt wished him to$9$ marry $PP#ZJ$Miss*De*Bourgh. 314:355,18[A ]| You both did as much as you could, in$4$ planning 314:355,19[A ]| the marriage. Its completion depended on$4$ others. 314:355,20[A ]| If $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is neither by$4$ honour$0$ nor inclination confined 314:355,21[A ]| to$4$ his cousin, why is not he to$9$ make$1$ another choice$0$? And 314:355,22[A ]| if I am that$6#2$ choice$0$, why may$1$ not I accept him?" 314:355,23[L ]| "Because honour$0$, decorum, prudence, nay, interest$0$, 314:355,24[L ]| forbid it. Yes, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, interest$0$; for$3$ do not expect 314:355,25[L ]| to$9$ be noticed by$4$ his family or friends, if you wilfully act$1$ 314:355,26[L ]| against the inclinations of all. You will$1$ be censured, 314:355,27[L ]| slighted, and despised, by$4$ every*one connected with him. 314:355,28[L ]| Your alliance will$1$ be a disgrace$0$; your name$0$ will$1$ never 314:355,29[L ]| even$5$ be mentioned by$4$ any of us." 314:355,30[A ]| "These are heavy misfortunes," 314:355,30[' ]| replied $PP#A$Elizabeth. 314:355,31[A ]| "But the wife of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy must have such extraordinary 314:355,32[A ]| sources of happiness necessarily attached to$4$ her situation, 314:355,33[A ]| that$3$ she could, upon$4$ the whole$0$, have no$2$ cause to$9$ repine." 314:355,34[L ]| "Obstinate, headstrong girl! I am ashamed of you! 314:355,35[L ]| Is this your gratitude for$4$ my attentions to$4$ you last$2$ 314:355,36[L ]| spring$0$? Is nothing due$2$ to$4$ me on$4$ that$6#2$ score? 314:355,37[L ]| "Let us sit down$5$. You are to$9$ understand, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, 314:355,38[L ]| that$3$ I came here with the determined resolution of 314:356,01[L ]| carrying my purpose; nor will$1$ I be dissuaded from it. 314:356,02[L ]| I have not been used to$9$ submit to$4$ any person's whims. 314:356,03[L ]| I have not been in$4$ the habit of brooking disappointment." 314:356,04[A ]| "\That$6#2$\ will$1$ make$1$ your ladyship's situation at present$0#1$ 314:356,05[A ]| more pitiable; but it will$1$ have no$2$ effect$0$ on$4$ \me\." 314:356,06[L ]| "I will$1$ not be interrupted. Hear me in$4$ silence$0$. My 314:356,07[L ]| daughter and my nephew are formed for$4$ each other. They 314:356,08[L ]| are descended on$4$ the maternal side$0$, from the same noble 314:356,09[L ]| line; and, on$4$ the father's, from respectable, honourable, 314:356,10[L ]| and ancient, though untitled families. Their fortune on$4$ 314:356,11[L ]| both sides is splendid. They are destined for$4$ each other 314:356,12[L ]| by$4$ the voice of every member of their respective houses; 314:356,13[L ]| and what is to$9$ divide them? The upstart$2$ pretensions of 314:356,14[L ]| a young woman without family, connections, or fortune. 314:356,15[L ]| Is this to$9$ be endured! But it must not, shall not be. If 314:356,16[L ]| you were sensible$2#1$ of your own$2$ good, you would not wish$1$ 314:356,17[L ]| to$9$ quit the sphere, in$4$ which$6#1$ you have been brought up$5$." 314:356,18[A ]| "In$4$ marrying your nephew, I should not consider myself 314:356,19[A ]| as quitting that$6#2$ sphere. He is a gentleman; I am a gentleman's 314:356,20[A ]| daughter; so$5#1$ far we are equal$2$." 314:356,21[L ]| "True. You \are\ a gentleman's daughter. But who$6#2$ was 314:356,22[L ]| your mother? Who$6#2$ are your uncles and aunts? Do not 314:356,23[L ]| imagine me ignorant of their condition$0$." 314:356,24[A ]| "Whatever my connections may$1$ be," 314:356,24[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 314:356,25[A ]| "if your nephew does not object$1$ to$4$ them, they can be 314:356,26[A ]| nothing to$4$ you." 314:356,27[L ]| "Tell me once for$4$ all, are you engaged to$4$ him?" 314:356,28[' ]| Though $PP#A$Elizabeth would not, for$4$ the mere purpose of 314:356,29[' ]| obliging $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, have answered this question$0$; 314:356,30[' ]| she could not but say, after$4$ a moment's deliberation, 314:356,31[A ]| "I am not." 314:356,32[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine seemed pleased. 314:356,33[L ]| "And will$1$ you promise$1$ me, never to$9$ enter into such an 314:356,34[L ]| engagement?" 314:356,35[A ]| "I will$1$ make$1$ no$2$ promise$0$ of the kind$0$." 314:356,36[L ]| "$PP#A$Miss*Bennet I am shocked and astonished. I expected 314:356,37[L ]| to$9$ find a more reasonable young woman. But do not 314:356,38[L ]| deceive yourself into a belief that$3$ I will$1$ ever recede. 314:357,01[L ]| I shall not go away, till you have given me the assurance 314:357,02[L ]| I require." 314:357,03[A ]| "And I certainly \never\ shall give it. I am not to$9$ be 314:357,04[A ]| intimidated into anything so$5#1$ wholly unreasonable. Your 314:357,05[A ]| ladyship wants$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy to$9$ marry your daughter; but 314:357,06[A ]| would my giving you the wished-for promise$0$, make$1$ \their\ 314:357,07[A ]| marriage at all more probable? Supposing him to$9$ be 314:357,08[A ]| attached to$4$ me, would \my\ refusing to$9$ accept his hand$0$, 314:357,09[A ]| make$1$ him wish$1$ to$9$ bestow it on$4$ his cousin? Allow me to$9$ 314:357,10[A ]| say, $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, that$3$ the arguments with which$6#1$ you 314:357,11[A ]| have supported this extraordinary application, have been 314:357,12[A ]| as frivolous as the application was ill-judged. You have 314:357,13[A ]| widely mistaken my character, if you think I can be 314:357,14[A ]| worked on$5$ by$4$ such persuasions as these. How far your 314:357,15[A ]| nephew might approve of your interference in$4$ \his\ affairs, 314:357,16[A ]| I cannot tell; but you have certainly no$2$ right$0$ to$9$ concern$1$ 314:357,17[A ]| yourself in$4$ mine$6$. I must beg, therefore, to$9$ be importuned 314:357,18[A ]| no$2$ farther on$4$ the subject$0$." 314:357,19[L ]| "Not so$5#1$ hasty, if you please. I have by$4$ no$2$ means$0$ 314:357,20[L ]| done. To$4$ all the objections I have already urged, I have 314:357,21[L ]| still$5$ another to$9$ add. I am no$2$ stranger$0$ to$4$ the particulars 314:357,22[L ]| of your youngest sister's infamous elopement. I know 314:357,23[L ]| it all; that$3$ the young man's marrying her, was a patched-up 314:357,24[L ]| business, at the expence of your father and uncles. 314:357,25[L ]| And is \such\ a girl to$9$ be my nephew's sister? Is \her\ husband, 314:357,26[L ]| is the son of his late father's steward, to$9$ be his brother? 314:357,27[L ]| Heaven and earth! ~~ of what are you thinking? Are the 314:357,28[L ]| shades of Pemberley to$9$ be thus polluted?" 314:357,29[A ]| "You can \now\ have nothing farther to$9$ say," 314:357,29[' ]| she resentfully 314:357,30[' ]| answered. 314:357,30[A ]| "You have insulted me, in$4$ every possible 314:357,31[A ]| method. I must beg to$9$ return$1$ to$4$ the house." 314:357,32[' ]| And she rose$1$ as she spoke. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine rose$1$ also, 314:357,33[' ]| and they turned back$5$. Her ladyship was highly incensed. 314:357,34[' ]| 314:357,35[L ]| "You have no$2$ regard$0$, then, for$4$ the honour$0$ and credit$0$ 314:357,36[L ]| of my nephew! Unfeeling, selfish girl! Do you not consider 314:357,37[L ]| that$3$ a connection with you, must disgrace$1$ him in$4$ 314:357,38[L ]| the eyes of everybody?" 314:358,01[A ]| "$PP#L$Lady*Catherine, I have nothing farther to$9$ say. You 314:358,02[A ]| know my sentiments." 314:358,03[L ]| "You are then resolved to$9$ have him?" 314:358,04[A ]| "I have said no$2$ such thing. I am only resolved to$9$ act$1$ 314:358,05[A ]| in$4$ that$6#2$ manner, which$6#1$ will$1$, in$4$ my own$2$ opinion, constitute 314:358,06[A ]| my happiness, without reference to$4$ \you\, or to$4$ any person 314:358,07[A ]| so$5#1$ wholly unconnected with me." 314:358,08[L ]| "It is well$5$. You refuse, then, to$9$ oblige me. You refuse 314:358,09[L ]| to$9$ obey the claims of duty, honour$0$, and gratitude. You 314:358,10[L ]| are determined to$9$ ruin$1$ him in$4$ the opinion of all his friends, 314:358,11[L ]| and make$1$ him the contempt of the world." 314:358,12[A ]| "Neither duty, nor honour$0$, nor gratitude," 314:358,12[' ]| replied 314:358,13[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, 314:358,13[A ]| "have any possible claim$0$ on$4$ me, in$4$ the present$2$ 314:358,14[A ]| instance$0$. No$2$ principle of either, would be violated by$4$ 314:358,15[A ]| my marriage with $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. And with regard$0$ to$4$ the 314:358,16[A ]| resentment of his family, or the indignation of the world, 314:358,17[A ]| if the former \were\ excited by$4$ his marrying me, it would 314:358,18[A ]| not give me one moment's concern$0$ ~~ and the world in$4$ 314:358,19[A ]| general$0$ would have too$5#1$ much sense to$9$ join in$4$ the scorn." 314:358,20[L ]| "And this is your real opinion! This is your final 314:358,21[L ]| resolve$0$! Very well$5$. I shall now know how to$9$ act$1$. Do 314:358,22[L ]| not imagine, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet, that$3$ your ambition will$1$ ever 314:358,23[L ]| be gratified. I came to$9$ try you. I hoped to$9$ find you 314:358,24[L ]| reasonable; but depend upon$4$ it I will$1$ carry my point$0$." 314:358,25[' ]| In$4$ this manner $PP#L$Lady*Catherine talked on$5$, till they were 314:358,26[' ]| at the door of the carriage, when turning hastily round$5$, 314:358,27[' ]| she added, 314:358,28[L ]| "I take no$2$ leave$0$ of you, $PP#A$Miss*Bennet. I send no$2$ compliments 314:358,29[L ]| to$4$ your mother. You deserve no$2$ such attention. 314:358,30[L ]| I am most seriously displeased." 314:358,31[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth made no$2$ answer$0$; and without attempting 314:358,32[' ]| to$9$ persuade her ladyship to$9$ return$1$ into the house, walked 314:358,33[' ]| quietly into it herself. She heard the carriage drive$1$ away 314:358,34[' ]| as she proceeded up*stairs. Her mother impatiently met 314:358,35[' ]| her at the door of the dressing-room, to$9$ ask why $PP#L$Lady*Catherine 314:358,36[' ]| would not come in$5$ again and rest$1$ herself. 314:358,37[A ]| "She did not choose it," 314:358,37[' ]| said her daughter, 314:358,37[A ]| "she 314:358,38[A ]| would go." 314:359,01[D ]| "She is a very fine-looking woman! and her calling 314:359,02[D ]| here was prodigiously civil! for$3$ she only came, I suppose, 314:359,03[D ]| to$9$ tell us the $PP#K1$Collinses were well$5$. She is on$4$ her road 314:359,04[D ]| somewhere, I dare$1#2$ say, and so$3$ passing through$4$ Meryton, 314:359,05[D ]| thought$1$ she might as well$5$ call$1$ on$4$ you. I suppose she had 314:359,06[D ]| nothing particular to$9$ say to$4$ you, $PP#A$Lizzy?" 314:359,07[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was forced to$9$ give into a little falsehood 314:359,08[' ]| here; for$3$ to$9$ acknowledge the substance of their conversation 314:359,09[' ]| was impossible. 315:360,01[' ]| The discomposure of spirits, which$6#1$ this extraordinary 315:360,02[' ]| visit$0$ threw $PP#A$Elizabeth into, could not be easily overcome; 315:360,03[' ]| nor could she for$4$ many hours, learn to$9$ think of it less 315:360,04[' ]| than incessantly. 315:360,04@a | $PP#L$Lady*Catherine it appeared, had 315:360,05@a | actually taken the trouble$0$ of this journey from Rosings, 315:360,06@a | for$4$ the sole purpose of breaking off her supposed engagement 315:360,07@a | with $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. It was a rational scheme$0$ to$9$ be 315:360,08@a | sure! 315:360,08[' ]| but from what the report$0$ of their engagement could 315:360,09[' ]| originate, $PP#A$Elizabeth was at a loss to$9$ imagine; till she 315:360,10[' ]| recollected that$3$ 315:360,10@a | \his\ being$1$ the intimate$2$ friend of $PP#I$Bingley, 315:360,11@a | and \her\ being$1$ the sister of $PP#E$Jane, was enough, at a time 315:360,12@a | when the expectation of one wedding, made every*body 315:360,13@a | eager for$4$ another, to$9$ supply$1$ the idea. 315:360,13[' ]| She had not herself 315:360,14[' ]| forgotten to$9$ feel that$3$ 315:360,14@a | the marriage of her sister must bring 315:360,15@a | them more frequently together. And her neighbours at 315:360,16@a | Lucas*lodge, therefore, (for$3$ through$4$ their communication 315:360,17@a | with the $PP#K1$Collinses, the report$0$ 315:360,17[' ]| she concluded 315:360,17@a | had reached 315:360,18@a | $PP#L$lady*Catherine) had only set$1$ \that$6#2$\ down$5$, as almost certain 315:360,19@a | and immediate, which$6#1$ \she\ had looked forward$5$ to$4$ as possible, 315:360,20@a | at some future time. 315:360,21[' ]| In$4$ revolving $PP#L$lady*Catherine's expressions, however, she 315:360,22[' ]| could not help$1$ feeling some uneasiness as to$4$ the possible 315:360,23[' ]| consequence of her persisting in$4$ this interference. From 315:360,24[' ]| what she had said of her resolution to$9$ prevent their 315:360,25[' ]| marriage, it occurred to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth that$3$ she must meditate 315:360,26[' ]| an application to$4$ her nephew; and how \he\ might take 315:360,27[' ]| a similar representation of the evils attached to$4$ a connection 315:360,28[' ]| with her, she dared not pronounce. She knew not 315:360,29[' ]| the exact$2$ degree of his affection for$4$ his aunt, or his dependence 315:360,30[' ]| on$4$ her judgment, but 315:360,30@a | it was natural$2$ to$9$ suppose 315:360,31@a | that$3$ he thought$1$ much higher of her ladyship than \she\ 315:360,32@a | could do; and it was certain, that$3$ in$4$ enumerating the 315:361,01@a | miseries of a marriage with \one\, whose$6#1$ immediate connections 315:361,02@a | were so$5#1$ unequal to$4$ his own$2$, his aunt would address$1$ 315:361,03@a | him on$4$ his weakest side$0$. With his notions of dignity, he 315:361,04@a | would probable feel that$3$ the arguments, which$6#1$ to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth 315:361,05@a | had appeared weak and ridiculous, contained much 315:361,06@a | good sense and solid reasoning. 315:361,07@a | If he had been wavering before$5$, as to$4$ what he should 315:361,08@a | do, which$6#1$ had often seemed likely, the advice and intreaty 315:361,09@a | of so$5#1$ near$2$ a relation might settle every doubt$0$, and determine 315:361,10@a | him at once to$9$ be as happy, as dignity unblemished 315:361,11@a | could make$1$ him. In$4$ that$6#2$ case he would return$1$ no$2$ more. 315:361,12@a | $PP#L$Lady*Catherine might see him in$4$ her way through$4$ town; 315:361,13@a | and his engagement to$4$ $PP#I$Bingley of coming again to$4$ Netherfield 315:361,14@a | must give way. 315:361,15@a | "If, therefore, an excuse$0$ for$4$ not keeping his promise$0$, 315:361,16@a | should come to$4$ his friend within a few days," 315:361,16[' ]| she added, 315:361,17@a | "I shall know how to$9$ understand it. I shall then give 315:361,18@a | over every expectation, every wish$0$ of his constancy. If 315:361,19@a | he is satisfied with only regretting me, when he might 315:361,20@a | have obtained my affections and hand$0$, I shall soon cease 315:361,21@a | to$9$ regret$1$ him at all." 315:361,22[' ]| ~~~ 315:361,23[' ]| The surprise$0$ of the rest$0#1$ of the family, on$4$ hearing who$6#1$ 315:361,24[' ]| their visitor had been, was very great; but they obligingly 315:361,25[' ]| satisfied it, with the same kind$0$ of supposition, which$6#1$ had 315:361,26[' ]| appeased $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's curiosity; and $PP#A$Elizabeth was 315:361,27[' ]| spared from much teazing on$4$ the subject$0$. 315:361,28[' ]| The next morning, as she was going down*stairs, she 315:361,29[' ]| was met by$4$ her father, who$6#1$ came out$5$ of his library with 315:361,30[' ]| a letter in$4$ his hand$0$. 315:361,31[C ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy," 315:361,31[' ]| said he, 315:361,31[C ]| "I was going to$9$ look$1$ for$4$ you; come 315:361,32[C ]| into my room." 315:361,33[' ]| She followed him thither; and her curiosity to$9$ know 315:361,34[' ]| what he had to$9$ tell her, was heightened by$4$ the supposition 315:361,35[' ]| of its being$1$ in$4$ some manner connected with the letter he 315:361,36[' ]| held. It suddenly struck her that$3$ it might be from $PP#L$lady*Catherine; 315:361,37[' ]| and she anticipated with dismay all the 315:361,38[' ]| consequent explanations. 315:362,01[' ]| She followed her father to$4$ the fire*place, and they both 315:362,02[' ]| sat down$5$. He then said, 315:362,03[C ]| "I have received a letter this morning that$6#1$ has astonished 315:362,04[C ]| me exceedingly. As it principally concerns$1$ yourself, 315:362,05[C ]| you ought to$9$ know its contents. I did not know before$5$, 315:362,06[C ]| that$3$ I had \two\ daughters on$4$ the brink of matrimony. Let 315:362,07[C ]| me congratulate you, on$4$ a very important conquest." 315:362,08[' ]| The colour now rushed into $PP#A$Elizabeth's cheeks in$4$ the 315:362,09[' ]| instantaneous conviction of its being$1$ a letter from the 315:362,10[' ]| nephew, instead of the aunt; and she was undetermined 315:362,11[' ]| whether most to$9$ be pleased that$3$ he explained himself at 315:362,12[' ]| all, or offended that$3$ his letter was not rather addressed to$4$ 315:362,13[' ]| herself; when her father continued, 315:362,14[C ]| "You look$1$ conscious. Young ladies have great penetration 315:362,15[C ]| in$4$ such matters as these; but I think I may$1$ defy 315:362,16[C ]| even$5$ \your\ sagacity, to$9$ discover the name$0$ of your admirer. 315:362,17[C ]| This letter is from $PP#K$Mr%*Collins." 315:362,18[A ]| "From $PP#K$Mr%*Collins! and what can \he\ have to$9$ say?" 315:362,19[C ]| "Something very much to$4$ the purpose of course$8$. He 315:362,20[C ]| begins with congratulations on$4$ the approaching nuptials 315:362,21[C ]| of my eldest daughter, of which$6#1$ it seems he has been told, 315:362,22[C ]| by$4$ some of the good-natured, gossiping $PP#R1$Lucases. I shall 315:362,23[C ]| not sport$1$ with your impatience, by$4$ reading what he says 315:362,24[C ]| on$4$ that$6#2$ point$0$. What relates to$4$ yourself, is as follows. 315:362,25[K ]| "Having thus offered you the sincere congratulations of 315:362,26[K ]| $PP#Q$Mrs%*Collins and myself on$4$ this happy event, let me now 315:362,27[K ]| add a short hint$0$ on$4$ the subject$0$ of another; of which$6#1$ 315:362,28[K ]| we have been advertised by$4$ the same authority. Your 315:362,29[K ]| daughter $PP#A$Elizabeth, it is presumed, will$1$ not long bear$1$ the 315:362,30[K ]| name$0$ of $PP#A$Bennet, after$3$ her elder sister has resigned it, 315:362,31[K ]| and the chosen partner of her fate, may$1$ be reasonably 315:362,32[K ]| looked up$5$ to$5$, as one of the most illustrious personages 315:362,33[K ]| in$4$ this land." 315:362,34[C ]| "Can you possibly guess$1$, $PP#A$Lizzy, who$6#1$ is meant by$4$ 315:362,35[C ]| this?" 315:362,35[K ]| "This young gentleman is blessed in$4$ a peculiar 315:362,36[K ]| way, with every*thing the heart of mortal can most 315:362,37[K ]| desire$1$, ~~ splendid property, noble kindred, and extensive 315:362,38[K ]| patronage. Yet in$4$ spite$8$ of all these temptations, let me 315:363,01[K ]| warn my cousin $PP#A$Elizabeth, and yourself, of what evils you 315:363,02[K ]| may$1$ incur, by$4$ a precipitate closure with this gentleman's 315:363,03[K ]| proposals, which$6#1$, of course$8$, you will$1$ be inclined to$9$ take 315:363,04[K ]| immediate advantage of." 315:363,05[C ]| "Have you any idea, $PP#A$Lizzy, who$6#1$ this gentleman is? 315:363,06[C ]| But now it comes out$5$." 315:363,07[K ]| "My motive for$4$ cautioning you, is as follows. We have 315:363,08[K ]| reason$0$ to$9$ imagine that$3$ his aunt, $PP#L$lady*Catherine*de*Bourgh, 315:363,09[K ]| does not look$1$ on$4$ the match$0$ with a friendly eye." 315:363,10[C ]| "\$PP#B$Mr%*Darcy\, you see, is the man! Now, $PP#A$Lizzy, I think 315:363,11[C ]| I \have\ surprised you. Could he, or the $PP#R1$Lucases, have 315:363,12[C ]| pitched on$4$ any man, within the circle of our acquaintance, 315:363,13[C ]| whose$6#1$ name$0$ would have given the lie$0$ more effectually to$4$ 315:363,14[C ]| what they related? $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, who$6#1$ never looks$1$ at any 315:363,15[C ]| woman but to$9$ see a blemish, and who$6#1$ probably never 315:363,16[C ]| looked at \you\ in$4$ his life! It is admirable!" 315:363,17[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth tried to$9$ join in$4$ her father's pleasantry, but 315:363,18[' ]| could only force$1$ one most reluctant smile$0$. Never had his 315:363,19[' ]| wit been directed in$4$ a manner so$5#1$ little agreeable to$4$ her. 315:363,20[C ]| "Are you not diverted?" 315:363,21[A ]| "Oh! yes. Pray read on$5$." 315:363,22[K ]| "After$4$ mentioning the likelihood of this marriage to$4$ 315:363,23[K ]| her ladyship last$2$ night, she immediately, with her usual 315:363,24[K ]| condescension, expressed what she felt on$4$ the occasion$0$; 315:363,25[K ]| when it became apparent, that$3$ on$4$ the score of some family 315:363,26[K ]| objections on$4$ the part$0$ of my cousin, she would never give 315:363,27[K ]| her consent$0$ to$4$ what she termed so$5#1$ disgraceful a match$0$. 315:363,28[K ]| I thought$1$ it my duty to$9$ give the speediest intelligence of 315:363,29[K ]| this to$4$ my cousin, that$3$ she and her noble admirer may$1$ be 315:363,30[K ]| aware of what they are about$4$, and not run$1$ hastily into 315:363,31[K ]| a marriage which$6#1$ has not been properly sanctioned." 315:363,32[C ]| "$PP#K$Mr%*Collins moreover adds," 315:363,32[K ]| "I am truly rejoiced that$3$ 315:363,33[K ]| my cousin $PP#H$Lydia's sad business has been so$5#1$ well$5$ hushed 315:363,34[K ]| up$5$, and am only concerned that$3$ their living together 315:363,35[K ]| before$3$ the marriage took place$0$, should be so$5#1$ generally 315:363,36[K ]| known. I must not, however, neglect$1$ the duties of my 315:363,37[K ]| station, or refrain from declaring my amazement, at 315:363,38[K ]| hearing that$3$ you received the young couple into your 315:364,01[K ]| house as soon as they were married. It was an encouragement 315:364,02[K ]| of vice; and had I been the rector of Longbourn, 315:364,03[K ]| I should very strenuously have opposed it. You ought 315:364,04[K ]| certainly to$9$ forgive them as a christian, but never to$9$ 315:364,05[K ]| admit them in$4$ your sight, or allow their names to$9$ be 315:364,06[K ]| mentioned in$4$ your hearing." 315:364,06[C ]| "\That$6#2$\ is his notion of 315:364,07[C ]| christian forgiveness! The rest$0#1$ of his letter is only about$4$ 315:364,08[C ]| his dear$2#1$ $PP#Q$Charlotte's situation, and his expectation of a 315:364,09[C ]| young olive-branch. But, $PP#A$Lizzy, you look$1$ as if you did 315:364,10[C ]| not enjoy it. You are not going to$9$ be \Missish\, I hope$1$, 315:364,11[C ]| and pretend to$9$ be affronted at an idle report$0$. For$4$ what 315:364,12[C ]| do we live, but to$9$ make$1$ sport$0$ for$4$ our neighbours, and 315:364,13[C ]| laugh$1$ at them in$4$ our turn$0$?" 315:364,14[A ]| "Oh!" 315:364,14[' ]| cried $PP#A$Elizabeth, 315:364,14[A ]| "I am excessively diverted. 315:364,15[A ]| But it is so$5#1$ strange!" 315:364,15[C ]| "Yes ~~ \that$6#2$\ is what makes it amusing. Had they fixed 315:364,16[C ]| on$4$ any other man it would have been nothing; but \his\ 315:364,17[C ]| perfect$2$ indifference, and \your\ pointed dislike$0$, make$1$ it so$5#1$ 315:364,18[C ]| delightfully absurd! Much as I abominate writing, I would 315:364,19[C ]| not give up$5$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's correspondence for$4$ any consideration. 315:364,20[C ]| Nay, when I read a letter of his, I cannot 315:364,21[C ]| help$1$ giving him the preference even$5$ over $PP#P$Wickham, much 315:364,22[C ]| as I value$1$ the impudence and hypocrisy of my son-in-law. 315:364,23[C ]| And pray, $PP#A$Lizzy, what said $PP#L$Lady*Catherine about$4$ this 315:364,24[C ]| report$0$? Did she call$1$ to$9$ refuse her consent$0$?" 315:364,25[' ]| To$4$ this question$0$ his daughter replied only with a laugh$0$; 315:364,26[' ]| and as it had been asked without the least suspicion, she 315:364,27[' ]| was not distressed by$4$ his repeating it. $PP#A$Elizabeth had 315:364,28[' ]| never been more at a loss to$9$ make$1$ her feelings appear 315:364,29[' ]| what they were not. It was necessary to$9$ laugh$1$, when 315:364,30[' ]| she would rather have cried. Her father had most cruelly 315:364,31[' ]| mortified her, by$4$ what he said of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's indifference, 315:364,32[' ]| and she could do nothing but wonder$1$ at such a want$0$ of 315:364,33[' ]| penetration, or fear$1$ that$3$ perhaps, instead of his seeing 315:364,32[' ]| too$5#1$ \little\, she might have fancied too$5#1$ \much\. 316:365,01[' ]| Instead of receiving any such letter of excuse$0$ from his 316:365,02[' ]| friend, as $PP#A$Elizabeth half expected $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley to$9$ do, he 316:365,03[' ]| was able to$9$ bring $PP#B$Darcy with him to$4$ Longbourn before$3$ 316:365,04[' ]| many days had passed after$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's visit$0$. The 316:365,05[' ]| gentlemen arrived early; and, before$3$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet had 316:365,06[' ]| time to$9$ tell him of their having seen his aunt, of which$6#1$ 316:365,07[' ]| her daughter sat in$4$ momentary dread$0$, $PP#I$Bingley, who$6#1$ 316:365,08[' ]| wanted to$9$ be alone with $PP#E$Jane, proposed their all walking 316:365,09[' ]| out$5$. It was agreed to$5$. $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet was not in$4$ the habit 316:365,10[' ]| of walking, $PP#F$Mary could never spare$1$ time, but the remaining 316:365,11[' ]| five set$1$ off together. $PP#I$Bingley and $PP#E$Jane, however, soon 316:365,12[' ]| allowed the others to$9$ outstrip them. They lagged behind, 316:365,13[' ]| while$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, $PP#G$Kitty, and $PP#B$Darcy, were to$9$ entertain each 316:365,14[' ]| other. Very little was said by$4$ either; $PP#G$Kitty was too$5#1$ 316:365,15[' ]| much afraid of him to$9$ talk$1$; $PP#A$Elizabeth was secretly 316:365,16[' ]| forming a desperate resolution; and perhaps he might be 316:365,17[' ]| doing the same. 316:365,18[' ]| They walked towards the $PP#R1$Lucases, because $PP#G$Kitty wished 316:365,19[' ]| to$9$ call$1$ upon$4$ $PP#V$Maria; and as $PP#A$Elizabeth saw no$2$ occasion$0$ 316:365,20[' ]| for$4$ making it a general$2$ concern$0$, when $PP#G$Kitty left them, she 316:365,21[' ]| went boldly on$5$ with him alone. Now was the moment 316:365,22[' ]| for$4$ her resolution to$9$ be executed, and, while$3$ her courage 316:365,23[' ]| was high, she immediately said, 316:365,24[A ]| "$PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, I am a very selfish creature; and, for$4$ the 316:365,25[A ]| sake of giving relief to$4$ my own$2$ feelings, care$1$ not how 316:365,26[A ]| much I may$1$ be wounding your's. I can no$2$ longer help$1$ 316:365,27[A ]| thanking you for$4$ your unexampled kindness to$4$ my poor 316:365,28[A ]| sister. Ever since I have known it, I have been most 316:365,29[A ]| anxious to$9$ acknowledge to$4$ you how gratefully I feel it. 316:365,30[A ]| Were it known to$4$ the rest$0#1$ of my family, I should not have 316:365,31[A ]| merely my own$2$ gratitude to$9$ express$1$." 316:365,32[B ]| "I am sorry, exceedingly sorry," 316:365,32[' ]| replied $PP#B$Darcy, in$4$ 316:365,33[' ]| a tone of surprise$0$ and emotion, 316:365,33[B ]| "that$3$ you have ever 316:365,34[B ]| been informed of what may$1$, in$4$ a mistaken light$0$, have 316:366,01[B ]| given you uneasiness. I did not think $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner was 316:366,02[B ]| so$5#1$ little to$9$ be trusted." 316:366,03[A ]| "You must not blame$1$ my aunt. $PP#H$Lydia's thoughtlessness 316:365,04[A ]| first betrayed to$4$ me that$3$ you had been concerned 316:366,05[A ]| in$4$ the matter; and, of course$8$, I could not rest$1$ till I knew 316:366,06[A ]| the particulars. Let me thank you again and again, in$4$ 316:366,07[A ]| the name$0$ of all my family, for$4$ that$6#2$ generous compassion 316:366,08[A ]| which$6#1$ induced you to$9$ take so$5#1$ much trouble$0$, and bear$1$ so$5#1$ 316:366,09[A ]| many mortifications, for$4$ the sake of discovering them." 316:366,10[B ]| "If you \will$1$\ thank me," 316:366,10[' ]| he replied, 316:366,10[B ]| "let it be for$4$ yourself 316:366,11[B ]| alone. That$3$ the wish$0$ of giving happiness to$4$ you, might 316:366,12[B ]| add force$0$ to$4$ the other inducements which$6#1$ led me on$5$, I shall 316:366,13[B ]| not attempt$1$ to$9$ deny. But your \family\ owe me nothing. 316:366,14[B ]| Much as I respect$1$ them, I believe, I thought$1$ only of \you\." 316:366,15[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth was too$5#1$ much embarrassed to$9$ say a word. 316:366,16[' ]| After$4$ a short pause$0$, her companion added, 316:366,16[B ]| "You are too$5#1$ 316:366,17[B ]| generous to$9$ trifle$1$ with me. If your feelings are still$5$ what 316:366,18[B ]| they were last$2$ April, tell me so$5#2$ at once. \My\ affections 316:366,19[B ]| and wishes$0$ are unchanged, but one word from you will$1$ 316:366,20[B ]| silence$1$ me on$4$ this subject$0$ for*ever." 316:366,21[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth feeling all the more than common$2$ awkwardness 316:366,22[' ]| and anxiety of his situation, now forced herself to$9$ 316:366,23[' ]| speak; and immediately, though not very fluently, gave 316:366,24[' ]| him to$9$ understand, that$3$ her sentiments had undergone so$5#1$ 316:366,25[' ]| material$2$ a change$0$, since the period to$4$ which$6#1$ he alluded, 316:366,26[' ]| as to$9$ make$1$ her receive with gratitude and pleasure, his 316:366,27[' ]| present$2$ assurances. The happiness which$6#1$ this reply$0$ 316:366,28[' ]| produced, was such as he had probably never felt before$5$; 316:366,29[' ]| and he expressed himself on$4$ the occasion$0$ as sensibly and 316:366,30[' ]| as warmly as a man violently in$4$ love$0$ can be supposed to$9$ 316:366,31[' ]| do. Had $PP#A$Elizabeth been able to$9$ encounter his eye, she 316:366,32[' ]| might have seen how well$5$ the expression of heart-felt 316:366,33[' ]| delight$0$, diffused over his face$0$, became him; but, though 316:366,34[' ]| she could not look$1$, she could listen, and he told her of 316:366,35[' ]| feelings, which$6#1$, in$4$ proving of what importance she was 316:366,36[' ]| to$4$ him, made his affection every moment more valuable. 316:366,37[' ]| They walked on$5$, without knowing in$4$ what direction. 316:366,38[' ]| There was too$5#1$ much to$9$ be thought$1$, and felt, and said, 316:367,01[' ]| for$4$ attention to$4$ any other objects$0$. She soon learnt that$3$ 316:367,02[' ]| they were indebted for$4$ their present$2$ good understanding 316:367,03[' ]| to$4$ the efforts of his aunt, who$6#1$ \did\ call$1$ on$4$ him in$4$ her 316:367,04[' ]| return$0$ through$4$ London, and there relate her journey to$4$ 316:367,05[' ]| Longbourn, its motive, and the substance of her conversation 316:367,06[' ]| with $PP#A$Elizabeth; dwelling emphatically on$4$ every 316:367,07[' ]| expression of the latter, which$6#1$, in$4$ her ladyship's apprehension, 316:367,08[' ]| peculiarly denoted her perverseness and assurance, 316:367,09[' ]| in$4$ the belief that$3$ such a relation must assist her 316:367,10[' ]| endeavours$0$ to$9$ obtain that$6#2$ promise$0$ from her nephew, 316:367,11[' ]| which$6#1$ \she\ had refused to$9$ give. But, unluckily for$4$ her 316:367,12[' ]| ladyship, its effect$0$ had been exactly contrariwise. 316:367,13[B ]| "It taught me to$9$ hope$1$," 316:367,13[' ]| said he, 316:367,13[B ]| "as I had scarcely 316:367,14[B ]| ever allowed myself to$9$ hope$1$ before$5$. I knew enough of 316:367,15[B ]| your disposition to$9$ be certain, that$3$, had you been absolutely, 316:367,16[B ]| irrevocably decided against me, you would have 316:367,17[B ]| acknowledged it to$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, frankly and openly." 316:367,18[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth coloured and laughed as she replied, 316:367,18[A ]| "Yes, 316:367,19[A ]| you know enough of my \frankness\ to$9$ believe me capable 316:367,20[A ]| of \that$6#2$\. After$4$ abusing you so$5#1$ abominably to$4$ your face$0$, 316:367,21[A ]| I could have no$2$ scruple$0$ in$4$ abusing you to$4$ all your relations." 316:367,22[B ]| "What did you say of me, that$6#1$ I did not deserve? 316:367,23[B ]| For$3$, though your accusations were ill-founded, formed 316:367,24[B ]| on$4$ mistaken premises, my behaviour to$4$ you at the time, 316:367,25[B ]| had merited the severest reproof. It was unpardonable. 316:367,26[B ]| I cannot think of it without abhorrence." 316:367,27[A ]| "We will$1$ not quarrel$1$ for$4$ the greater share$0$ of blame$0$ 316:367,28[A ]| annexed to$4$ that$6#2$ evening," 316:367,28[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth. 316:367,28[A ]| "The conduct$0$ 316:367,29[A ]| of neither, if strictly examined, will$1$ be irreproachable; 316:367,30[A ]| but since then, we have both, I hope$1$, improved in$4$ civility." 316:367,31[B ]| "I cannot be so$5#1$ easily reconciled to$4$ myself. The 316:367,32[B ]| recollection of what I then said, of my conduct$0$, my 316:367,33[B ]| manners, my expressions during the whole$0$ of it, is now, 316:367,34[B ]| and has been many months, inexpressibly painful to$4$ me. 316:367,35[B ]| Your reproof, so$5#1$ well$5$ applied, I shall never forget: 316:367,35@a | ""had 316:367,36@a | you behaved in$4$ a more gentleman-like manner."" 316:367,36[B ]| Those 316:367,37[B ]| were your words. You know not, you can scarcely conceive, 316:367,38[B ]| how they have tortured me; ~~ though it was some 316:368,01[B ]| time, I confess, before$3$ I was reasonable enough to$9$ allow 316:368,02[B ]| their justice." 316:368,03[A ]| "I was certainly very far from expecting them to$9$ make$1$ 316:368,04[A ]| so$5#1$ strong an impression. I had not the smallest idea of 316:368,05[A ]| their being$1$ ever felt in$4$ such a way." 316:368,06[B ]| "I can easily believe it. You thought$1$ me then devoid 316:368,07[B ]| of every proper feeling, I am sure you did. The turn$0$ of 316:368,08[B ]| your countenance I shall never forget, as you said that$3$ 316:368,09[B ]| I could not have addressed you in$4$ any possible way, that$6#1$ 316:368,10[B ]| would induce you to$9$ accept me." 316:368,11[A ]| "Oh! do not repeat what I then said. These recollections 316:368,12[A ]| will$1$ not do at all. I assure you, that$3$ I have long 316:368,13[A ]| been most heartily ashamed of it." 316:368,14[' ]| $PP#B$Darcy mentioned his letter. 316:368,14[B ]| "Did it," 316:368,14[' ]| said he, 316:368,14[B ]| "did 316:368,15[B ]| it \soon\ make$1$ you think better of me? Did you, on$4$ reading 316:368,16[B ]| it, give any credit$0$ to$4$ its contents?" 316:368,17[' ]| She explained what its effect$0$ on$4$ her had been, and how 316:368,18[' ]| gradually all her former prejudices had been removed. 316:368,19[B ]| "I knew," 316:368,19[' ]| said he, 316:368,19[B ]| "that$3$ what I wrote must give you 316:368,20[B ]| pain$0$, but it was necessary. I hope$1$ you have destroyed 316:368,21[B ]| the letter. There was one part$0$ especially, the opening 316:368,22[B ]| of it, which$6#1$ I should dread$1$ your having the power of 316:368,23[B ]| reading again. I can remember some expressions which$6#1$ 316:368,24[B ]| might justly make$1$ you hate me." 316:368,25[A ]| "The letter shall certainly be burnt, if you believe it 316:368,26[A ]| essential to$4$ the preservation of my regard$0$; but, though 316:368,27[A ]| we have both reason$0$ to$9$ think my opinions not entirely 316:368,28[A ]| unalterable, they are not, I hope$1$, quite so$5#1$ easily changed 316:368,29[A ]| as that$6#2$ implies." 316:368,30[B ]| "When I wrote that$6#2$ letter," 316:368,30[' ]| replied $PP#B$Darcy, 316:368,30[B ]| "I believed 316:368,31[B ]| myself perfectly calm$2$ and cool$2$, but I am since convinced 316:368,32[B ]| that$3$ it was written in$4$ a dreadful bitterness of spirit." 316:368,33[A ]| "The letter, perhaps, began in$4$ bitterness, but it did 316:368,34[A ]| not end$1$ so$5#2$. The adieu is charity itself. But think no$2$ 316:368,35[A ]| more of the letter. The feelings of the person who$6#1$ wrote, 316:368,36[A ]| and the person who$6#1$ received it, are now so$5#1$ widely different 316:368,37[A ]| from what they were then, that$3$ every unpleasant circumstance 316:368,38[A ]| attending it, ought to$9$ be forgotten. You must 316:369,01[A ]| learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past$0$ as 316:369,02[A ]| its remembrance gives you pleasure." 316:369,03[B ]| "I cannot give you credit$0$ for$4$ any philosophy of the 316:369,04[B ]| kind$0$. \Your\ retrospections must be so$5#1$ totally void$2$ of 316:369,05[B ]| reproach$0$, that$3$ the contentment arising from then, is not 316:369,06[B ]| of philosophy, but what is much better, of ignorance. 316:369,07[B ]| But with \me\, it is not so$5#2$. Painful recollections will$1$ intrude, 316:369,08[B ]| which$6#1$ cannot, which$6#1$ ought not to$9$ be repelled. I have 316:369,09[B ]| been a selfish being$0$ all my life, in$4$ practice$0$, though not in$4$ 316:369,10[B ]| principle. As a child I was taught what was \right$2#1$\, but 316:369,11[B ]| I was not taught to$9$ correct$1$ my temper. I was given good 316:369,12[B ]| principles, but left to$9$ follow them in$4$ pride and conceit. 316:369,13[B ]| Unfortunately an only son, (for$4$ many years an only \child\) 316:369,14[B ]| I was spoilt by$4$ my parents, who$6#1$ though good themselves, 316:369,15[B ]| (my father particularly, all that$6#1$ was benevolent and 316:369,16[B ]| amiable,) allowed, encouraged, almost taught me to$9$ be 316:369,17[B ]| selfish and overbearing, to$9$ care$1$ for$4$ none beyond$4$ my own$2$ 316:369,18[B ]| family circle, to$9$ think meanly of all the rest$0#1$ of the world, 316:369,19[B ]| to$9$ \wish$1$\ at least to$9$ think meanly of their sense and worth 316:369,20[B ]| compared with my own$2$. Such I was, from eight to$4$ eight*and*twenty; 316:369,21[B ]| and such I might still$5$ have been but for$4$ 316:369,22[B ]| you, dearest, loveliest $PP#A$Elizabeth! What do I not owe you! 316:369,23[B ]| You taught me a lesson, hard indeed at first, but most 316:369,24[B ]| advantageous. By$4$ you, I was properly humbled. I came 316:369,25[B ]| to$4$ you without a doubt$0$ of my reception. You shewed 316:369,26[B ]| me how insufficient were all my pretensions to$9$ please 316:369,27[B ]| a woman worthy of being$1$ pleased." 316:369,28[A ]| "Had you then persuaded yourself that$3$ I should?" 316:369,29[B ]| "Indeed I had. What will$1$ you think of my vanity? 316:369,30[B ]| I believed you to$9$ be wishing, expecting my addresses." 316:369,31[A ]| "My manners must have been in$4$ fault, but not intentionally 316:369,32[A ]| I assure you. I never meant to$9$ deceive you, but 316:369,33[A ]| my spirits might often lead$1$ me wrong. How you must 316:369,34[A ]| have hated me after$4$ \that$6#2$\ evening?" 316:369,35[B ]| "Hate you! I was angry perhaps at first, but my 316:369,36[B ]| anger$0$ soon began to$9$ take a proper direction." 316:369,37[A ]| "I am almost afraid of asking what you thought$1$ of me; 316:369,38[A ]| when we met at Pemberley. You blamed me for$4$ coming?" 316:370,01[B ]| "No$7$ indeed; I felt nothing but surprise$0$." 316:370,02[A ]| "Your surprise$0$ could not be greater than \mine$6$\ in$4$ being$1$ 316:370,03[A ]| noticed by$4$ you. My conscience told me that$3$ I deserved 316:370,04[A ]| no$2$ extraordinary politeness, and I confess that$3$ I did not 316:370,05[A ]| expect to$9$ receive \more\ than my due$0$." 316:370,06[B ]| "My object$0$ \then\," 316:370,06[' ]| replied $PP#B$Darcy, 316:370,06[B ]| "was to$9$ shew$1$ you, 316:370,07[B ]| by$4$ every civility in$4$ my power, that$3$ I was not so$5#1$ mean$2$ as 316:370,08[B ]| to$9$ resent the past$0$; and I hoped to$9$ obtain your forgiveness, 316:370,09[B ]| to$9$ lessen your ill*opinion, by$4$ letting you see 316:370,10[B ]| that$3$ your reproofs had been attended to$5$. How soon 316:370,11[B ]| any other wishes$0$ introduced themselves I can hardly tell, 316:370,12[B ]| but I believe in$4$ about$4$ half an hour after$3$ I had seen you." 316:370,13[' ]| He then told her of $PP#ZG$Georgiana's delight$0$ in$4$ her acquaintance, 316:370,14[' ]| and of her disappointment at its sudden$2$ interruption; 316:370,15[' ]| which$6#1$ naturally leading to$4$ the cause of that$6#2$ 316:370,16[' ]| interruption, she soon learnt that$3$ his resolution, of following 316:370,17[' ]| her from Derbyshire in$4$ quest of her sister, had been 316:370,18[' ]| formed before$3$ he quitted the inn, and that$3$ his gravity 316:370,19[' ]| and thoughtfulness there, had arisen from no$2$ other 316:370,20[' ]| struggles than what such a purpose must comprehend. 316:370,21[' ]| She expressed her gratitude again, but it was too$5#1$ 316:370,22[' ]| painful a subject$0$ to$4$ each, to$9$ be dwelt on$5$ farther. 316:370,23[' ]| After$4$ walking several miles in$4$ a leisurely manner, and 316:370,24[' ]| too$5#1$ busy to$9$ know any*thing about$4$ it, they found at last$0$, on$4$ 316:370,25[' ]| examining their watches, that$3$ it was time to$9$ be at home. 316:370,26[A ]| "What could become of $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and $PP#E$Jane!" 316:370,27[' ]| was a wonder$0$ which$6#1$ introduced the discussion of \their\ 316:370,28[' ]| affairs. $PP#B$Darcy was delighted with their engagement; his 316:370,29[' ]| friend had given him the earliest information of it. 316:370,30[A ]| "I must ask whether you were surprised?" 316:370,30[' ]| said 316:370,31[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth. 316:370,32[B ]| "Not at all. When I went away, I felt that$3$ it would 316:370,33[B ]| soon happen." 316:370,34[A ]| "That$6#2$ is to$9$ say, you had given your permission. I 316:370,35[A ]| guessed as much." 316:370,35[' ]| And though he exclaimed at the term, 316:370,36[' ]| she found that$3$ it had been pretty$5$ much the case. 316:370,37[B ]| "On$4$ the evening before$4$ my going to$4$ London," 316:370,37[' ]| said he 316:370,38[B ]| "I made a confession to$4$ him, which$6#1$ I believe I ought to$9$ 316:371,01[B ]| have made long ago. I told him of all that$6#1$ had occurred 316:371,02[B ]| to$9$ make$1$ my former interference in$4$ his affairs, absurd 316:371,03[B ]| and impertinent. His surprise$0$ was great. He had never 316:371,04[B ]| had the slightest suspicion. I told him, moreover, that$3$ 316:371,05[B ]| I believed myself mistaken in$4$ supposing, as I had done, 316:371,06[B ]| that$3$ your sister was indifferent to$4$ him; and as I could 316:317,07[B ]| easily perceive that$3$ his attachment to$4$ her was unabated, 316:371,08[B ]| I felt no$2$ doubt$0$ of their happiness together." 316:317,09[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could not help$1$ smiling at his easy manner of 316:371,10[' ]| directing his friend. 316:371,11[A ]| "Did you speak from your own$2$ observation," 316:371,11[' ]| said she, 316:371,12[A ]| "when you told him that$3$ my sister loved him, or merely 316:371,13[A ]| from my information last$2$ spring$0$?" 316:371,14[B ]| "From the former. I had narrowly observed her during 316:371,15[B ]| the two visits which$6#1$ I had lately made her here; and 316:371,16[B ]| I was convinced of her affection." 316:371,17[A ]| "And your assurance of it, I suppose, carried immediate 316:371,18[A ]| conviction to$4$ him." 316:371,19[B ]| "It did. $PP#I$Bingley is most unaffectedly modest. His 316:371,20[B ]| diffidence had prevented his depending on$4$ his own$2$ judgment 316:371,21[B ]| in$4$ so$5#1$ anxious a case, but his reliance on$4$ mine$6$, made 316:371,22[B ]| every*thing easy. I was obliged to$9$ confess one thing, 316:371,23[B ]| which$6#1$ for$4$ a time, and not unjustly, offended him. I could 316:371,24[B ]| not allow myself to$9$ conceal that$3$ your sister had been in$4$ 316:371,25[B ]| town three months last$2$ winter, that$3$ I had known it, and 316:371,26[B ]| purposely kept it from him. He was angry. But his 316:371,27[B ]| anger$0$, I am persuaded, lasted no$2$ longer than he remained 316:371,28[B ]| in$4$ any doubt$0$ of your sister's sentiments. He has heartily 316:371,29[B ]| forgiven me now." 316:371,30[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth longed to$9$ observe that$3$ $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley had been 316:371,31[' ]| a most delightful friend; so$5#1$ easily guided that$3$ his worth 316:371,32[' ]| was invaluable; but she checked herself. She remembered 316:371,33[' ]| that$3$ he had yet to$9$ learn to$9$ be laught at, and it 316:371,34[' ]| was rather too$5#1$ early to$9$ begin. In$4$ anticipating the happiness 316:371,35[' ]| of $PP#I$Bingley, which$6#1$ of course$8$ was to$9$ be inferior only 316:371,36[' ]| to$4$ his own$2$, he continued the conversation till they reached 316:371,37[' ]| the house. In$4$ the hall they parted. 317:372,01[E ]| "My dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, where can you have been walking 317:372,02[E ]| to$4$?" 317:372,02[' ]| was a question$0$ which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth received from $PP#E$Jane 317:372,03[' ]| as soon as she entered the room, and from all the others 317:372,04[' ]| when they sat down$5$ to$4$ table. She had only to$9$ say in$4$ 317:372,05[' ]| reply$0$, that$3$ they had wandered about$5$, till she was beyond$4$ 317:372,06[' ]| her own$2$ knowledge. She coloured as she spoke; but 317:372,07[' ]| neither that$6#2$, nor any*thing else, awakened a suspicion of 317:372,08[' ]| the truth. 317:372,09[' ]| The evening passed quietly, unmarked by$4$ any*thing 317:372,10[' ]| extraordinary. The acknowledged lovers talked and 317:372,11[' ]| laughed, the unacknowledged were silent. $PP#B$Darcy was not 317:372,12[' ]| of a disposition in$4$ which$6#1$ happiness overflows in$4$ mirth; 317:372,13[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth, agitated and confused, rather \knew\ that$3$ 317:372,14[' ]| she was happy, than \felt\ herself to$9$ be so$5#2$; for$3$, besides the 317:372,15[' ]| immediate embarrassment, there were other evils before$4$ 317:372,16[' ]| her. She anticipated what would be felt in$4$ the family when 317:372,17[' ]| her situation became known; she was aware that$3$ no*one 317:372,18[' ]| liked him but $PP#E$Jane; and even$5$ feared that$3$ with the others 317:372,19[' ]| it was a \dislike$0$\ which$6#1$ not all his fortune and consequence 317:372,20[' ]| might do away. 317:372,21[' ]| At night she opened her heart to$4$ $PP#E$Jane. Though suspicion 317:372,22[' ]| was very far from $PP#E$Miss*Bennet's general$2$ habits, she 317:372,23[' ]| was absolutely incredulous here. 317:372,24[E ]| "You are joking, $PP#A$Lizzy. This cannot be! ~~ engaged to$4$ 317:372,25[E ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy! No$7$, no$7$, you shall not deceive me. I know 317:372,26[E ]| it to$9$ be impossible." 317:372,27[A ]| "This is a wretched beginning indeed! My sole dependence 317:372,28[A ]| was on$4$ you; and I am sure nobody else will$1$ believe 317:372,29[A ]| me, if you do not. Yet, indeed, I am in$4$ earnest. I speak 317:372,30[A ]| nothing but the truth. He still$5$ loves me, and we are 317:372,31[A ]| engaged." 317:372,32[' ]| $PP#E$Jane looked at her doubtingly. 317:372,32[E ]| "Oh, $PP#E$Lizzy! it cannot 317:372,33[E ]| be. I know how much you dislike$1$ him." 317:373,01[A ]| "You know nothing of the matter. \That$6#2$\ is all to$9$ be 317:373,02[A ]| forgot. Perhaps I did not always love$1$ him so$5#1$ well$5$ as 317:373,03[A ]| I do now. But in$4$ such cases as these, a good memory is 317:373,04[A ]| unpardonable. This is the last$0$ time I shall ever remember 317:373,05[A ]| it myself." 317:373,06[' ]| $PP#E$Miss*Bennet still$5$ looked all amazement. $PP#A$Elizabeth 317:373,07[' ]| again, and more seriously assured her of its truth. 317:373,08[E ]| "Good Heaven! can it be really so$5#2$! Yet now I must 317:373,09[E ]| believe you," 317:373,09[' ]| cried $PP#E$Jane. 317:373,09[E ]| "My dear$2#1$, dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy, I would ~~ 317:373,10[E ]| I do congratulate you ~~ but are you certain? forgive the 317:373,11[E ]| question$0$ ~~ are you quite certain that$3$ you can be happy 317:373,12[E ]| with him?" 317:373,13[A ]| "There can be no$2$ doubt$0$ of that$6#2$. It is settled between 317:373,14[A ]| us already, that$3$ we are to$9$ be the happiest couple in$4$ the 317:373,15[A ]| world. But are you pleased, $PP#E$Jane? Shall you like$1$ to$9$ have 317:373,16[A ]| such a brother?" 317:373,17[E ]| "Very, very much. Nothing could give either $PP#I$Bingley 317:373,18[E ]| or myself more delight$0$. But we considered it, we talked 317:373,19[E ]| of it as impossible. And do you really love$1$ him quite well$5$ 317:373,20[E ]| enough? Oh, $PP#A$Lizzy! do any*thing rather than marry 317:373,21[E ]| without affection. Are you quite sure that$3$ you feel what 317:373,22[E ]| you ought to$9$ do?" 317:373,23[A ]| "Oh, yes! You will$1$ only think I feel \more\ than I ought 317:373,24[A ]| to$9$ do, when I tell you all." 317:373,25[E ]| "What do you mean$1$?" 317:373,26[A ]| "Why, I must confess, that$3$ I love$1$ him better than I do 317:373,27[A ]| $PP#I$Bingley. I am afraid you will$1$ be angry." 317:373,28[E ]| "My dearest sister, now \be\ serious$2$. I want$1$ to$9$ talk$1$ 317:373,29[E ]| very seriously. Let me know every*thing that$6#1$ I am to$9$ 317:373,30[E ]| know, without delay$0$. Will$1$ you tell me how long you have 317:373,31[E ]| loved him?" 317:373,32[A ]| "It has been coming on$5$ so$5#1$ gradually, that$3$ I hardly 317:373,33[A ]| know when it began. But I believe I must date it from 317:373,34[A ]| my first seeing his beautiful grounds at Pemberley." 317:373,35[' ]| Another intreaty that$3$ she would be serious$2$, however, 317:373,36[' ]| produced the desired effect$0$; and she soon satisfied $PP#E$Jane 317:373,37[' ]| by$4$ her solemn assurances of attachment. When convinced 317:373,38[' ]| on$4$ that$6#2$ article, $PP#E$Miss*Bennet had nothing farther to$9$ wish$1$. 317:374,01[E ]| "Now I am quite happy," 317:374,01[' ]| said she, 317:374,01[E ]| "for$3$ you will$1$ be as 317:374,02[E ]| happy as myself. I always had a value$0$ for$4$ him. Were 317:374,03[E ]| it for$4$ nothing but his love$0$ of you, I must always have 317:374,04[E ]| esteemed him; but now, as $PP#I$Bingley's friend and your 317:374,05[E ]| husband, there can be only $PP#I$Bingley and yourself more 317:374,06[E ]| dear$2#1$ to$4$ me. But $PP#A$Lizzy, you have been very sly, very 317:374,07[E ]| reserved with me. How little did you tell me of what 317:374,08[E ]| passed at Pemberley and Lambton! I owe all that$6#1$ 317:374,09[E ]| I know of it, to$4$ another, not to$4$ you." 317:374,10[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth told her the motives of her secrecy. 317:374,10@a | She had 317:374,11@a | been unwilling to$9$ mention$1$ $PP#I$Bingley; and the unsettled 317:374,12@a | state$0$ of her own$2$ feelings had made her equally avoid the 317:374,13@a | name$0$ of his friend. But now she would no$2$ longer conceal 317:374,14@a | from her, his share$0$ in$4$ $PP#H$Lydia's marriage. 317:374,14[' ]| All was acknowledged, 317:374,15[' ]| and half the night spent in$4$ conversation. 317:374,16[' ]| ~~~ 317:374,17[D ]| "Good gracious!" 317:374,17[' ]| cried $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, as she stood at 317:374,18[' ]| a window the next morning, 317:374,18[D ]| "if that$6#2$ disagreeable $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 317:374,19[D ]| is not coming here again with our dear$2#1$ $PP#I$Bingley! 317:374,20[D ]| What can he mean$1$ by$4$ being$1$ so$5#1$ tiresome as to$9$ be always 317:374,21[D ]| coming here? I had no$2$ notion but he would go a*shooting, 317:374,22[D ]| or something or other, and not disturb us with his company. 317:374,23[D ]| What shall we do with him? $PP#A$Lizzy, you must 317:374,24[D ]| walk$1$ out$5$ with him again, that$3$ he may$1$ not be in$4$ $PP#I$Bingley's 317:374,25[D ]| way." 317:374,26[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth could hardly help$1$ laughing at so$5#1$ convenient 317:374,27[' ]| a proposal; yet was really vexed that$3$ her mother should 317:374,28[' ]| be always giving him such an epithet. 317:374,29[' ]| As soon as they entered, $PP#I$Bingley looked at her so$5#1$ 317:374,30[' ]| expressively, and shook hands with such warmth, as left 317:374,31[' ]| no$2$ doubt$0$ of his good information; and he soon afterwards 317:374,32[' ]| said aloud, 317:374,32[I ]| "$PP#C$Mr%*Bennet, have you no$2$ more lanes hereabouts 317:374,33[I ]| in$4$ which$6#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy may$1$ lose her way again to-day?" 317:374,34[D ]| "I advise $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy, and $PP#A$Lizzy, and $PP#G$Kitty," 317:374,34[' ]| said 317:374,35[' ]| $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet, 317:374,35[D ]| "to$9$ walk$1$ to$4$ Oakham*Mount this morning. 317:374,36[D ]| It is a nice long walk$0$, and $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy has never seen the 317:374,37[D ]| view$0$." 317:374,38[I ]| "It may$1$ do very well$5$ for$4$ the others," 317:374,38[I ]| replied $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley; 317:375,01[I ]| "but I am sure it will$1$ be too$5#1$ much for$4$ $PP#G$Kitty. 317:375,02[I ]| Wont it, $PP#G$Kitty?" 317:375,03[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty owned that$3$ she had rather stay$1$ at home. $PP#B$Darcy 317:375,04[' ]| professed a great curiosity to$9$ see the view$0$ from the Mount, 317:375,05[' ]| and $PP#A$Elizabeth silently consented. As she went up*stairs 317:375,06[' ]| to$9$ get ready, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet followed her, saying, 317:375,07[D ]| "I am quite sorry, $PP#A$Lizzy, that$3$ you should be forced 317:375,08[D ]| to$9$ have that$6#2$ disagreeable man all to$4$ yourself. But I hope$1$ 317:375,09[D ]| you will$1$ not mind$1$ it: it is all for$4$ $PP#E$Jane's sake, you know; 317:375,10[D ]| and there is no$2$ occasion$0$ for$4$ talking to$4$ him, except just$5$ 317:375,11[D ]| now and then. So$3$, do not put yourself to$4$ inconvenience." 317:375,12[' ]| During their walk$0$, it was resolved that$3$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet's 317:375,13[' ]| consent$0$ should be asked in$4$ the course$0$ of the evening. 317:375,14[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth reserved to$4$ herself the application for$4$ her 317:375,15[' ]| mother's. She could not determine how her mother 317:375,16[' ]| would take it; sometimes doubting whether all his wealth 317:375,17[' ]| and grandeur would be enough to$9$ overcome her abhorrence 317:375,18[' ]| of the man. But whether she were violently set$1$ 317:375,19[' ]| against the match$0$, or violently delighted with it, it was 317:375,20[' ]| certain that$3$ her manner would be equally ill adapted to$9$ 317:375,21[' ]| do credit$0$ to$4$ her sense; and she could no$2$ more bear$1$ that$3$ 317:375,22[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy should hear the first raptures of her joy, than 317:375,23[' ]| the first vehemence of her disapprobation. 317:375,24[' ]| ~~~ 317:375,25[' ]| In$4$ the evening, soon after$3$ $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet withdrew to$4$ the 317:375,26[' ]| library, she saw $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy rise$1$ also and follow him, and 317:375,27[' ]| her agitation on$4$ seeing it was extreme$2$. She did not fear$1$ 317:375,28[' ]| her father's opposition, but he was going to$9$ be made 317:375,29[' ]| unhappy, and that$3$ it should be through$4$ her means$0$, that$3$ 317:375,30[' ]| \she\, his favourite$2$ child, should be distressing him by$4$ her 317:375,31[' ]| choice$0$, should be filling him with fears and regrets in$4$ 317:375,32[' ]| disposing of her, was a wretched reflection, and she sat 317:375,33[' ]| in$4$ misery till $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy appeared again, when, looking 317:375,34[' ]| at him, she was a little relieved by$4$ his smile$0$. In$4$ a few 317:375,35[' ]| minutes he approached the table where she was sitting 317:375,36[' ]| with $PP#G$Kitty; and, while$4$ pretending to$9$ admire her work$0$, 317:375,37[' ]| said in$4$ a whisper$0$, 317:375,37[B ]| "Go to$4$ your father, he wants$1$ you in$4$ 317:375,38[B ]| the library." 317:375,38[' ]| She was gone directly. 317:376,01[' ]| Her father was walking about$4$ the room, looking grave$2$ 317:376,02[' ]| and anxious. 317:376,02[C ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy," 317:376,02[' ]| said he, 317:376,02[C ]| "what are you doing? 317:376,03[C ]| Are you out$5$ of your senses, to$9$ be accepting this man? 317:376,04[C ]| Have not you always hated him?" 317:376,05[' ]| How earnestly did she then wish$1$ that$3$ her former 317:376,06[' ]| opinions had been more reasonable, her expressions more 317:376,07[' ]| moderate! It would have spared her from explanations 317:376,08[' ]| and professions which$6#1$ it was exceedingly awkward to$9$ 317:375,09[' ]| give; but they were now necessary, and she assured him 317:376,10[' ]| with some confusion, of her attachment to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. 317:376,11[C ]| "Or in$4$ other words, you are determined to$9$ have him. 317:376,12[C ]| He is rich, to$9$ be sure, and you may$1$ have more fine clothes 317:376,13[C ]| and fine carriages than $PP#E$Jane. But will$1$ they make$1$ you 317:376,14[C ]| happy?" 317:376,15[A ]| "Have you any other objections," 317:376,15[' ]| said $PP#A$Elizabeth, 317:376,15[A ]| "than 317:376,16[A ]| your belief of my indifference?" 317:376,17[C ]| "None at all. We all know him to$9$ be a proud, unpleasant 317:376,18[C ]| sort of man; but this would be nothing if you 317:376,19[C ]| really liked him." 317:376,20[A ]| "I do, I do like$1$ him," 317:376,20[' ]| she replied, with tears in$4$ her eyes, 317:376,21[A ]| "I love$1$ him. Indeed he has no$2$ improper pride. He is 317:376,22[A ]| perfectly amiable. You do not know what he really is; 317:376,23[A ]| then pray do not pain$1$ me by$4$ speaking of him in$4$ such 317:376,24[A ]| terms." 317:376,25[C ]| "$PP#A$Lizzy," 317:376,25[' ]| said her father, 317:376,25[C ]| "I have given him my consent$0$. 317:376,26[C ]| He is the kind$0$ of man, indeed, to$4$ whom$6#1$ I should never 317:376,27[C ]| dare$1#2$ refuse any*thing, which$6#1$ he condescended to$9$ ask. 317:376,28[C ]| I now give it to$4$ \you\, if you are resolved on$4$ having him. 317:376,29[C ]| But let me advise you to$9$ think better of it. I know your 317:376,30[C ]| disposition, $PP#A$Lizzy. I know that$3$ you could be neither 317:376,31[C ]| happy nor respectable, unless you truly esteemed your 317:376,32[C ]| husband; unless you looked up$5$ to$4$ him as a superior. 317:376,33[C ]| Your lively talents would place$1$ you in$4$ the greatest danger 317:376,34[C ]| in$4$ an unequal marriage. You could scarcely escape$1$ discredit 317:376,35[C ]| and misery. My child, let me not have the grief 317:376,36[C ]| of seeing \you\ unable to$9$ respect$1$ your partner in$4$ life. You 317:376,37[C ]| know not what you are about$4$." 317:376,38[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth, still$5$ more affected, was earnest and solemn 317:377,01[' ]| in$4$ her reply$0$; and at length, by$4$ repeated assurances that$3$ 317:377,02[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy was really the object$0$ of her choice$0$, by$4$ explaining 317:377,03[' ]| the gradual change$0$ which$6#1$ her estimation of him had 317:377,04[' ]| undergone, relating her absolute certainty that$3$ his affection 317:377,05[' ]| was not the work$0$ of a day, but had stood the test 317:377,06[' ]| of many months suspense, and enumerating with energy 317:377,07[' ]| all his good qualities, she did conquer her father's incredulity, 317:377,08[' ]| and reconcile him to$4$ the match$0$. 317:377,09[C ]| "Well$7$, my dear$2#1$," 317:377,09[' ]| said he, when she ceased speaking, 317:377,10[C ]| "I have no$2$ more to$9$ say. If this be the case, he deserves 317:377,11[C ]| you. I could not have parted with you, my $PP#A$Lizzy, to$4$ 317:377,12[C ]| any*one less worthy." 317:377,13[' ]| To$9$ complete$1$ the favourable impression, she then told 317:377,14[' ]| him what $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had voluntarily done for$4$ $PP#H$Lydia. 317:377,15[' ]| He heard her with astonishment. 317:377,16[C ]| "This is an evening of wonders$0$, indeed! And so$3$, 317:377,17[C ]| $PP#B$Darcy did every*thing; made up$5$ the match$0$, gave the 317:377,18[C ]| money, paid the fellow's debts, and got him his commission! 317:377,19[C ]| So$5#1$ much the better. It will$1$ save$1$ me a world 317:377,20[C ]| of trouble$0$ and economy. Had it been your uncle's doing, 317:377,21[C ]| I must and \would\ have paid him; but these violent young 317:377,22[C ]| lovers carry every*thing their own$2$ way. I shall offer$1$ to$9$ 317:377,23[C ]| pay$1$ him to-morrow; he will$1$ rant$1$ and storm$1$ about$4$ his 317:377,24[C ]| love$0$ for$4$ you, and there will$1$ be an end$0$ of the matter." 317:377,25[' ]| He then recollected her embarrassment a few days 317:377,26[' ]| before$5$, on$4$ his reading $PP#K$Mr%*Collins's letter; and after$4$ 317:377,27[' ]| laughing at her some time, allowed her at last$0$ to$9$ go ~~ 317:377,28[' ]| saying, as she quitted the room, 317:377,28[C ]| "If any young men come 317:377,29[C ]| for$4$ $PP#F$Mary or $PP#G$Kitty, send them in$5$, for$3$ I am quite at leisure." 317:377,30[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's mind$0$ was now relieved from a very heavy 317:377,31[' ]| weight; and, after$4$ half an hour's quiet$2$ reflection in$4$ her 317:377,32[' ]| own$2$ room, she was able to$9$ join the others with tolerable 317:377,33[' ]| composure. Every*thing was too$5#1$ recent for$4$ gaiety, but 317:377,34[' ]| the evening passed tranquilly away; there was no$2$ longer 317:377,35[' ]| any*thing material$2$ to$9$ be dreaded, and the comfort$0$ of 317:377,36[' ]| ease$0$ and familiarity would come in$4$ time. 317:377,37[' ]| When her mother went up$5$ to$4$ her dressing-room at 317:377,38[' ]| night, she followed her, and made the important communication. 317:378,01[' ]| Its effect$0$ was most extraordinary; for$3$ on$4$ 317:378,02[' ]| first hearing it, $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet sat quite still$2$, and unable to$9$ 317:378,03[' ]| utter$1$ a syllable. Nor was it under many, many minutes, 317:378,04[' ]| that$3$ she could comprehend what she heard; though not 317:378,05[' ]| in$4$ general$0$ backward to$9$ credit$1$ what was for$4$ the advantage 317:378,06[' ]| of her family, or that$3$ came in$4$ the shape$0$ of a lover to$4$ any 317:378,07[' ]| of them. She began at length to$9$ recover, to$9$ fidget about$5$ 317:378,08[' ]| in$4$ her chair, get up$5$, sit down$5$ again, wonder$1$, and bless 317:378,09[' ]| herself. 317:378,10[D ]| "Good gracious! Lord$7$ bless me! only think! dear$7$ 317:378,11[D ]| me! $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy! Who$6#2$ would have thought$1$ it! And 317:378,12[D ]| is it really true? Oh! my sweetest $PP#A$Lizzy! how rich and 317:378,13[D ]| how great you will$1$ be! What pin-money, what jewels, 317:378,14[D ]| what carriages you will$1$ have! $PP#E$Jane's is nothing to$4$ it ~~ 317:378,15[D ]| nothing at all. I am so$5#1$ pleased ~~ so$5#1$ happy. Such a charming 317:378,16[D ]| man! ~~ so$5#1$ handsome! so$5#1$ tall! ~~ Oh, my dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy! 317:378,17[D ]| pray apologise for$4$ my having disliked him so$5#1$ much before$5$. 317:378,18[D ]| I hope$1$ he will$1$ overlook it. Dear$2#1$, dear$2#1$ $PP#A$Lizzy. A house 317:378,19[D ]| in$4$ town! Every*thing that$6#1$ is charming! Three daughters 317:378,20[D ]| married! Ten thousand a year! Oh, Lord$7$! What will$1$ 317:378,21[D ]| become of me. I shall go distracted." 317:378,22[' ]| This was enough to$9$ prove that$3$ her approbation need$1$ 317:378,23[' ]| not be doubted: and $PP#A$Elizabeth, rejoicing that$3$ such an 317:378,24[' ]| effusion was heard only by$4$ herself, soon went away. But 317:378,25[' ]| before$3$ she had been three minutes in$4$ her own$2$ room, her 317:378,26[' ]| mother followed her. 317:378,27[D ]| "My dearest child," 317:378,27[' ]| she cried, 317:378,27[D ]| "I can think of nothing 317:378,28[D ]| else! Ten thousand a year, and very likely more! 'Tis 317:378,29[D ]| as good as a Lord$0$! And a special licence. You must and 317:378,30[D ]| shall be married by$4$ a special licence. But my dearest 317:378,31[D ]| love$0$, tell me what dish $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy is particularly fond of, 317:378,32[D ]| that$3$ I may$1$ have it to-morrow." 317:378,33[' ]| This was a sad omen of what her mother's behaviour 317:378,34[' ]| to$4$ the gentleman himself might be; and $PP#A$Elizabeth found, 317:378,35[' ]| that$3$ though in$4$ the certain possession of his warmest 317:378,36[' ]| affection, and secure$2$ of her relations' consent$0$, there was 317:378,37[' ]| still$5$ something to$9$ be wished for$4$. But the morrow passed 317:378,38[' ]| off much better than she expected; for$3$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet 317:379,01[' ]| luckily stood in$4$ such awe of her intended son-in-law, that$3$ 317:379,02[' ]| she ventured not to$9$ speak to$4$ him, unless it was in$4$ her 317:379,03[' ]| power to$9$ offer$1$ him any attention, or mark$1$ her deference 317:379,04[' ]| for$4$ his opinion. 317:379,05[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth had the satisfaction of seeing her father 317:379,06[' ]| taking pains to$9$ get acquainted with him; and $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet 317:379,07[' ]| soon assured her that$3$ he was rising every hour in$4$ his 317:379,08[' ]| esteem$0$. 317:379,09[C ]| "I admire all my three sons-in-law highly," 317:379,09[' ]| said he. 317:379,10[C ]| "$PP#P$Wickham, perhaps, is my favourite$0$; but I think I shall 317:379,11[C ]| like$1$ \your\ husband quite as well$5$ as $PP#E$Jane's." 318:380,01[' ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth's spirits soon rising to$4$ playfulness again, she 318:380,02[' ]| wanted $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy to$9$ account$1$ for$4$ his having ever fallen 318:380,03[' ]| in$4$ love$0$ with her. 318:380,03[A ]| "How could you begin?" 318:380,03[' ]| said she. 318:380,04[A ]| "I can comprehend your going on$5$ charmingly, when you 318:380,05[A ]| had once made a beginning; but what could set$1$ you off 318:380,06[A ]| in$4$ the first place$0$?" 318:380,07[B ]| "I cannot fix on$4$ the hour, or the spot, or the look$0$, or 318:380,08[B ]| the words, which$6#1$ laid the foundation. It is too$5#1$ long ago. 318:380,09[B ]| I was in$4$ the middle before$3$ I knew that$3$ I \had\ begun." 318:380,10[A ]| "My beauty you had early withstood, and as for$4$ my 318:380,11[A ]| manners ~~ my behaviour to$4$ \you\ was at least always 318:380,12[A ]| bordering on$4$ the uncivil, and I never spoke to$4$ you without 318:380,13[A ]| rather wishing to$9$ give you pain$0$ than not. Now be 318:380,14[A ]| sincere; did you admire me for$4$ my impertinence?" 318:380,15[B ]| "For$4$ the liveliness of your mind$0$, I did." 318:380,16[A ]| "You may$1$ as well$5$ call$1$ it impertinence at once. It was 318:380,17[A ]| very little less. The fact is, that$3$ you were sick of civility, 318:380,18[A ]| of deference, of officious attention. You were disgusted 318:380,19[A ]| with the women who$6#1$ were always speaking and looking, 318:380,20[A ]| and thinking for$4$ \your\ approbation alone. I roused, and 318:380,21[A ]| interested you, because I was so$5#1$ unlike \them\. Had you 318:380,22[A ]| not been really amiable you would have hated me for$4$ it; 318:380,23[A ]| but in$4$ spite$8$ of the pains you took to$9$ disguise yourself, 318:380,24[A ]| your feelings were always noble and just$2$; and in$4$ your 318:380,25[A ]| heart, you thoroughly despised the persons who$6#1$ so$5#1$ assiduously 318:380,26[A ]| courted you. There ~~ I have saved you the trouble$0$ 318:380,27[A ]| of accounting for$4$ it; and really, all things considered, 318:380,28[A ]| I begin to$9$ think it perfectly reasonable. To$9$ be sure, you 318:380,29[A ]| knew no$2$ actual good of me ~~ but nobody thinks of \that$6#2$\ 318:380,30[A ]| when they fall$1$ in$4$ love$0$." 318:380,31[B ]| "Was there no$2$ good in$4$ your affectionate behaviour to$4$ 318:380,32[B ]| $PP#E$Jane, while$3$ she was ill at Netherfield?" 318:381,01[A ]| "Dearest $PP#E$Jane! who$6#2$ could have done less for$4$ her? 318:381,02[A ]| But make$1$ a virtue of it by$4$ all means$0$. My good qualities 318:381,03[A ]| are under your protection, and you are to$9$ exaggerate them 318:381,04[A ]| as much as possible; and, in$4$ return$0$, it belongs to$4$ me to$9$ 318:381,05[A ]| find occasions for$4$ teazing and quarrelling with you as often 318:381,06[A ]| as may$1$ be; and I shall begin directly by$4$ asking you what 318:381,07[A ]| made you so$5#1$ unwilling to$9$ come to$4$ the point$0$ at last$0$. What 318:381,08[A ]| made you so$5#1$ shy of me, when you first called, and afterwards 318:381,09[A ]| dined here? Why, especially, when you called, did 318:381,10[A ]| you look$1$ as if you did not care$1$ about$4$ me?" 318:381,11[B ]| "Because you were grave$2$ and silent, and gave me no$2$ 318:381,12[B ]| encouragement." 318:381,13[A ]| "But I was embarrassed." 318:381,14[B ]| "And so$5#2$ was I." 318:381,15[A ]| "You might have talked to$4$ me more when you came 318:381,16[A ]| to$4$ dinner." 318:381,17[B ]| "A man who$6#1$ had felt less, might." 318:381,18[A ]| "How unlucky that$3$ you should have a reasonable 318:381,19[A ]| answer$0$ to$9$ give, and that$3$ I should be so$5#1$ reasonable as to$9$ 318:381,20[A ]| admit it! But I wonder$1$ how long you \would\ have gone 318:381,21[A ]| on$5$, if you had been left to$4$ yourself. I wonder$1$ when you 318:381,22[A ]| \would\ have spoken, if I had not asked you! My resolution 318:381,23[A ]| of thanking you for$4$ your kindness to$4$ $PP#H$Lydia had certainly 318:381,24[A ]| great effect$0$. \Too$5#1$\ \much\, I am afraid; for$3$ what becomes 318:381,25[A ]| of the moral, if our comfort$0$ springs from a breach of 318:381,26[A ]| promise$0$, for$3$ I ought not to$9$ have mentioned the subject$0$? 318:381,27[A ]| This will$1$ never do." 318:381,28[B ]| "You need$1$ not distress$1$ yourself. The moral will$1$ be 318:381,29[B ]| perfectly fair. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine's unjustifiable endeavours$0$ 318:381,30[B ]| to$9$ separate$1$ us, were the means$0$ of removing all my doubts$0$. 318:381,31[B ]| I am not indebted for$4$ my present$2$ happiness to$4$ your 318:381,32[B ]| eager desire$0$ of expressing your gratitude. I was not in$4$ 318:381,33[B ]| a humour to$9$ wait for$4$ any opening of your's. My aunt's 318:381,34[B ]| intelligence had given me hope$0$, and I was determined at 318:381,35[B ]| once to$9$ know every*thing." 318:381,36[A ]| "$PP#L$Lady*Catherine has been of infinite use$0$, which$6#1$ ought 318:381,37[A ]| to$9$ make$1$ her happy, for$3$ she loves to$9$ be of use$0$. But tell 318:381,38[A ]| me, what did you come down$5$ to$4$ Netherfield for$4$? Was 318:382,01[A ]| it merely to$9$ ride$1$ to$4$ Longbourn and be embarrassed? or 318:382,02[A ]| had you intended any more serious$2$ consequence?" 318:382,03[B ]| "My real purpose was to$9$ see \you\, and to$9$ judge$1$, if I could, 318:382,04[B ]| whether I might ever hope$1$ to$9$ make$1$ you love$1$ me. My 318:382,05[B ]| avowed one, or what I avowed to$4$ myself, was to$9$ see 318:382,06[B ]| whether your sister were still$5$ partial to$4$ $PP#I$Bingley, and if she 318:382,07[B ]| were, to$9$ make$1$ the confession to$4$ him which$6#1$ I have since 318:382,08[B ]| made." 318:382,09[A ]| "Shall you ever have courage to$9$ announce to$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, 318:382,10[A ]| what is to$9$ befall her?" 318:382,11[B ]| "I am more likely to$9$ want$1$ time than courage, $PP#A$Elizabeth. 318:382,12[B ]| But it ought to$9$ be done, and if you will$1$ give me a sheet 318:382,13[B ]| of paper, it shall be done directly." 318:382,14[A ]| "And if I had not a letter to$9$ write myself, I might sit 318:382,15[A ]| by$4$ you, and admire the evenness of your writing, as 318:382,16[A ]| another young lady once did. But I have an aunt, too$5#2$, 318:382,17[A ]| who$6#1$ must not be longer neglected." 318:382,18[' ]| From an unwillingness to$9$ confess how much her intimacy 318:382,19[' ]| with $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy had been over-rated, $PP#A$Elizabeth had never 318:382,20[' ]| yet answered $PP#O$Mrs%*Gardiner's long letter, but now, having 318:382,21[' ]| \that$6#2$\ to$9$ communicate which$6#1$ she knew would be most 318:382,22[' ]| welcome$2$, she was almost ashamed to$9$ find, that$3$ her uncle 318:382,23[' ]| and aunt had already lost three days of happiness, and 318:382,24[' ]| immediately wrote as follows: 318:382,25[' ]| 318:382,26[A ]| "I would have thanked you before$5$, my dear$2#1$ aunt, as 318:382,27[A ]| I ought to$9$ have done, for$4$ your long, kind$2$, satisfactory, 318:382,28[A ]| detail$0$ of particulars; but to$9$ say the truth, I was too$5#1$ 318:382,29[A ]| cross$2$ to$9$ write. You supposed more than really existed. 318:382,30[A ]| But \now\ suppose as much as you chuse; give a loose to$4$ 318:382,31[A ]| your fancy$0$, indulge your imagination in$4$ every possible 318:382,32[A ]| flight which$6#1$ the subject$0$ will$1$ afford, and unless you believe 318:382,33[A ]| me actually married, you cannot greatly err. You must 318:382,34[A ]| write again very soon, and praise$1$ him a great deal$0$ more 318:382,35[A ]| than you did in$4$ your last$0$. I thank you, again and again, 318:382,36[A ]| for$4$ not going to$4$ the Lakes. How could I be so$5#1$ silly as 318:382,37[A ]| to$9$ wish$1$ it! Your idea of the ponies is delightful. We 318:382,38[A ]| will$1$ go round$4$ the Park every day. I am the happiest 318:383,01[A ]| creature in$4$ the world. Perhaps other people have said 318:383,02[A ]| so$5#2$ before$5$, but not one with such justice. I am happier 318:383,03[A ]| even$5$ than $PP#E$Jane; she only smiles, I laugh$1$. $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 318:383,04[A ]| sends you all the love$0$ in$4$ the world, that$6#1$ he can spare$1$ from 318:383,05[A ]| me. You are all to$9$ come to$4$ Pemberley at Christmas. 318:383,06[A ]| Your's, &c%" 318:383,07[A ]| 318:383,08[' ]| $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy's letter to$4$ $PP#L$Lady*Catherine, was in$4$ a different 318:383,09[' ]| style; and still$5$ different from either, was what $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet 318:383,10[' ]| sent to$4$ $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, in$4$ reply$0$ to$4$ his last$0$. 318:383,11[' ]| 318:383,12[C ]| "DEAR$2#1$ SIR, 318:383,13[C ]| "I must trouble$1$ you once more for$4$ congratulations. 318:383,14[C ]| $PP#A$Elizabeth will$1$ soon be the wife of $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy. Console 318:383,15[C ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine as well$5$ as you can. But, if I were you, 318:383,16[C ]| I would stand$1$ by$4$ the nephew. He has more to$9$ give. 318:383,17[C ]| "Your's sincerely, &c%" 318:383,19[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley's congratulations to$4$ her brother, on$4$ his 318:383,20[' ]| approaching marriage, were all that$6#1$ was affectionate and 318:383,21[' ]| insincere. She wrote even$5$ to$4$ $PP#E$Jane on$4$ the occasion$0$, to$9$ 318:383,22[' ]| express$1$ her delight$0$, and repeat all her former professions 318:383,23[' ]| of regard$0$. $PP#E$Jane was not deceived, but she was affected; 318:383,24[' ]| and though feeling no$2$ reliance on$4$ her, could not help$1$ 318:383,25[' ]| writing her a much kinder answer$0$ than she knew was 318:383,26[' ]| deserved. 318:383,27[' ]| The joy which$6#1$ $PP#ZG$Miss*Darcy expressed on$4$ receiving similar 318:383,28[' ]| information, was as sincere as her brother's in$4$ sending it. 318:383,29[' ]| Four sides of paper were insufficient to$9$ contain all her 318:383,30[' ]| delight$0$, and all her earnest desire$0$ of being$1$ loved by$4$ her 318:383,31[' ]| sister. 318:383,32[' ]| Before$3$ any answer$0$ could arrive from $PP#K$Mr%*Collins, or any 318:383,33[' ]| congratulations to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, from his wife, the Longbourn 318:383,34[' ]| family heard that$3$ the $PP#K1$Collinses were come themselves to$4$ 318:383,35[' ]| Lucas*lodge. The reason$0$ of this sudden$2$ removal was soon 318:383,36[' ]| evident. $PP#L$Lady*Catherine had been rendered so$5#1$ exceedingly 318:383,37[' ]| angry by$4$ the contents of her nephew's letter, that$3$ 318:383,38[' ]| $PP#Q$Charlotte, really rejoicing in$4$ the match$0$, was anxious to$9$ 318:383,39[' ]| get away till the storm$0$ was blown over. At such a moment, 318:384,01[' ]| the arrival of her friend was a sincere pleasure to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth, 318:384,02[' ]| though in$4$ the course$0$ of their meetings she must sometimes 318:384,03[' ]| think the pleasure dearly$5#2$ bought, when she saw $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy 318:384,04[' ]| exposed to$4$ all the parading and obsequious civility of her 318:384,05[' ]| husband. He bore$1#1$ it however with admirable calmness. 318:384,06[' ]| He could even$5$ listen to$4$ $PP#R$Sir*William*Lucas, when he complimented 318:384,07[' ]| him on$4$ carrying away the brightest jewel of 318:384,08[' ]| the country, and expressed his hopes$0$ of their all meeting 318:384,09[' ]| frequently at St%*James's, with very decent composure. 318:384,10[' ]| If he did shrug his shoulders, it was not till $PP#R$Sir*William 318:384,11[' ]| was out$5$ of sight. 318:384,12[' ]| $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips's vulgarity was another, and perhaps a 318:384,13[' ]| greater tax$0$ on$4$ his forbearance; and though $PP#V$Mrs%*Philips, 318:384,14[' ]| as well$5$ as her sister, stood in$4$ too$5#1$ much awe of him to$9$ 318:384,15[' ]| speak with the familiarity which$6#1$ $PP#I$Bingley's good*humour 318:384,16[' ]| encouraged, yet, whenever she \did\ speak, she must be 318:384,17[' ]| vulgar. Nor was her respect$0$ for$4$ him, though it made her 318:384,18[' ]| more quiet$2$, at all likely to$9$ make$1$ her more elegant. $PP#A$Elizabeth 318:384,19[' ]| did all she could, to$9$ shield him from the frequent 318:384,20[' ]| notice$0$ of either, and was ever anxious to$9$ keep him to$4$ 318:384,21[' ]| herself, and to$4$ those of her family with whom$6#1$ he might 318:384,22[' ]| converse without mortification; and though the uncomfortable 318:384,23[' ]| feelings arising from all this took from the season 318:384,24[' ]| of courtship much of its pleasure, it added to$4$ the hope$0$ of the 318:384,25[' ]| future; and she looked forward$5$ with delight$0$ to$4$ the time 318:384,26[' ]| when they should be removed from society so$5#1$ little 318:384,27[' ]| pleasing to$4$ either, to$4$ all the comfort$0$ and elegance of their 318:384,28[' ]| family party at Pemberley. 319:385,01[' ]| Happy for$4$ all her maternal feelings was the day on$4$ 319:385,02[' ]| which$6#1$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet got rid of her two most deserving 319:385,03[' ]| daughters. With what delighted pride she afterwards 319:385,04[' ]| visited $PP#E$Mrs%*Bingley and talked of $PP#A$Mrs%*Darcy may$1$ be 319:385,05[' ]| guessed. I wish$1$ I could say, for$4$ the sake of her family, 319:385,06[' ]| that$3$ the accomplishment of her earnest desire$0$ in$4$ the 319:385,07[' ]| establishment of so$5#1$ many of her children, produced so$5#1$ 319:385,08[' ]| happy an effect$0$ as to$9$ make$1$ her a sensible$2#2$, amiable, well-informed 319:385,09[' ]| woman for$4$ the rest$0#1$ of her life; though perhaps 319:395,10[' ]| it was lucky for$4$ her husband, who$6#1$ might not have relished 319:385,11[' ]| domestic$2$ felicity in$4$ so$5#1$ unusual a form$0$, that$3$ she still$5$ was 319:385,12[' ]| occasionally nervous and invariably silly. 319:385,13[' ]| $PP#C$Mr%*Bennet missed his second$2$ daughter exceedingly; 319:385,14[' ]| his affection for$4$ her drew him oftener from home than 319:385,15[' ]| any*thing else could do. He delighted in$4$ going to$4$ Pemberley, 319:385,16[' ]| especially when he was least expected. 319:385,17[' ]| $PP#I$Mr%*Bingley and $PP#E$Jane remained at Netherfield only 319:385,18[' ]| a twelvemonth. So$5#1$ near$2$ a vicinity to$4$ her mother and 319:385,19[' ]| Meryton relations was not desirable even$5$ to$4$ \his\ easy 319:385,20[' ]| temper, or \her\ affectionate heart. The darling wish$0$ of 319:385,21[' ]| his sisters was then gratified; he bought an estate in$4$ a 319:385,22[' ]| neighbouring county to$4$ Derbyshire, and $PP#E$Jane and $PP#A$Elizabeth, 319:385,23[' ]| in$4$ addition to$4$ every other source of happiness, were 319:385,24[' ]| within thirty miles of each other. 319:385,25[' ]| $PP#G$Kitty, to$4$ her very material$2$ advantage, spent the chief 319:385,26[' ]| of her time with her two elder sisters. In$4$ society so$5#1$ 319:385,27[' ]| superior to$4$ what she had generally known, her improvement 319:385,28[' ]| was great. She was not of so$5#1$ ungovernable a temper 319:385,29[' ]| as $PP#H$Lydia, and, removed from the influence$0$ of $PP#H$Lydia's 319:385,30[' ]| example, she became, by$4$ proper attention and management, 319:385,31[' ]| less irritable, less ignorant, and less insipid. From 319:385,32[' ]| the farther disadvantage of $PP#H$Lydia's society she was of 319:385,33[' ]| course$8$ carefully kept, and though $PP#H$Mrs%*Wickham frequently 319:386,01[' ]| invited her to$9$ come and stay$1$ with her, with the 319:386,02[' ]| promise$0$ of balls and young men, her father would never 319:386,03[' ]| consent$1$ to$4$ her going. 319:386,04[' ]| $PP#F$Mary was the only daughter who$6#1$ remained at home; 319:386,05[' ]| and she was necessarily drawn from the pursuit of accomplishments 319:386,06[' ]| by$4$ $PP#D$Mrs%*Bennet's being$1$ quite unable to$9$ sit 319:386,07[' ]| alone. $PP#F$Mary was obliged to$9$ mix more with the world, 319:386,08[' ]| but she could still$5$ moralize over every morning visit$0$; 319:386,09[' ]| and as she was no$2$ longer mortified by$4$ comparisons between 319:386,10[' ]| her sisters' beauty and her own$2$, it was suspected by$4$ her 319:386,11[' ]| father that$3$ she submitted to$4$ the change$0$ without much 319:386,12[' ]| reluctance. 319:386,13[' ]| As for$4$ $PP#P$Wickham and $PP#H$Lydia, their characters suffered 319:386,14[' ]| no$2$ revolution from the marriage of her sisters. He bore$1#1$ 319:386,15[' ]| with philosophy the conviction that$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth must now 319:386,16[' ]| become acquainted with whatever of his ingratitude and 319:386,17[' ]| falsehood had before$5$ been unknown to$4$ her; and in$4$ spite$8$ 319:386,18[' ]| of every*thing, was not wholly without hope$0$ that$3$ $PP#B$Darcy 319:386,19[' ]| might yet be prevailed on$5$ to$9$ make$1$ his fortune. The congratulatory 319:386,20[' ]| letter which$6#1$ $PP#A$Elizabeth received from $PP#H$Lydia on$4$ 319:386,21[' ]| her marriage, explained to$4$ her that$3$, by$4$ his wife at least, 319:386,22[' ]| if not by$4$ himself, such a hope$0$ was cherished. The letter 319:386,23[' ]| was to$4$ this effect$0$: 319:386,24[' ]| 319:386,25[H ]| "MY DEAR$2#1$ $PP#A$LIZZY, 319:386,26[H ]| "I wish$1$ you joy. If you love$1$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy half as well$5$ 319:386,27[H ]| as I do my dear$2#1$ $PP#P$Wickham, you must be very happy. 319:386,28[H ]| It is a great comfort$0$ to$9$ have you so$5#1$ rich, and when you 319:386,29[H ]| have nothing else to$9$ do, I hope$1$ you will$1$ think of us. I am 319:386,30[H ]| sure $PP#P$Wickham would like$1$ a place$0$ at court$0$ very much, and 319:386,31[H ]| I do not think we shall have quite money enough to$9$ live 319:386,32[H ]| upon$4$ without some help$0$. Any place$0$ would do, of about$4$ 319:386,33[H ]| three or four hundred a year; but, however, do not 319:386,34[H ]| speak to$4$ $PP#B$Mr%*Darcy about$4$ it, if you had rather not. 319:386,35[H ]| "Your's, &c%" 319:386,36[H ]| 319:386,37[' ]| As it happened that$3$ $PP#A$Elizabeth had \much\ rather not, 319:386,38[' ]| she endeavoured in$4$ her answer$0$ to$9$ put an end$0$ to$4$ every 319:387,01[' ]| intreaty and expectation of the kind$0$. Such relief, however, 319:387,02[' ]| as it was in$4$ her power to$9$ afford, by$4$ the practice$0$ of 319:387,03[' ]| what might be called economy in$4$ her own$2$ private$2$ expences, 319:387,04[' ]| she frequently sent them. It had always been evident 319:387,05[' ]| to$4$ her that$3$ such an income as theirs, under the direction 319:387,06[' ]| of two persons so$5#1$ extravagant in$4$ their wants$0$, and heedless 319:387,07[' ]| of the future, must be very insufficient to$4$ their support$0$; 319:387,08[' ]| and whenever they changed their quarters, either $PP#E$Jane 319:387,09[' ]| or herself were sure of being$1$ applied to$5$, for$4$ some little 319:387,10[' ]| assistance towards discharging their bills. Their manner 319:387,11[' ]| of living, even$5$ when the restoration of peace dismissed 319:387,12[' ]| them to$4$ a home, was unsettled in$4$ the extreme$0$. They were 319:387,13[' ]| always moving from place$0$ to$4$ place$0$ in$4$ quest of a cheap 319:387,14[' ]| situation, and always spending more than they ought. 319:387,15[' ]| His affection for$4$ her soon sunk into indifference; her's 319:387,16[' ]| lasted a little longer; and in$4$ spite$8$ of her youth and her 319:387,17[' ]| manners, she retained all the claims to$4$ reputation which$6#1$ 319:387,18[' ]| her marriage had given her. 319:387,19[' ]| Though $PP#B$Darcy could never receive \him\ at Pemberley, 319:387,20[' ]| yet, for$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's sake, he assisted him farther in$4$ his 319:387,21[' ]| profession$0#1$. $PP#H$Lydia was occasionally a visitor there, when 319:387,22[' ]| her husband was gone to$9$ enjoy himself in$4$ London or 319:387,23[' ]| Bath$0#1$; and with the $PP#I2$Bingley's they both of them frequently 319:387,24[' ]| staid so$5#1$ long, that$3$ even$5$ $PP#I$Bingley's good*humour was overcome, 319:387,25[' ]| and he proceeded so$5#1$ far as to$9$ \talk$1$\ of giving them 319:387,26[' ]| a hint$0$ to$9$ be gone. 319:387,27[' ]| $PP#J$Miss*Bingley was very deeply mortified by$4$ $PP#B$Darcy's 319:387,28[' ]| marriage; but as she thought$1$ it advisable to$9$ retain the 319:387,29[' ]| right$0$ of visiting at Pemberley, she dropt all her resentment; 319:387,30[' ]| was fonder than ever of $PP#ZG$Georgiana, almost as 319:387,31[' ]| attentive to$4$ $PP#B$Darcy as heretofore, and paid off every arrear 319:387,32[' ]| of civility to$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth. 319:387,33[' ]| Pemberley was now $PP#ZG$Georgiana's home; and the attachment 319:387,34[' ]| of the sisters was exactly what $PP#B$Darcy had hoped 319:387,35[' ]| to$9$ see. They were able to$9$ love$1$ each other, even$5$ as well$5$ 319:387,36[' ]| as they intended. $PP#ZG$Georgiana had the highest opinion in$4$ 319:387,37[' ]| the world of $PP#A$Elizabeth; though at first she often listened 319:387,38[' ]| with an astonishment bordering on$4$ alarm$0$, at her lively, 319:388,01[' ]| sportive, manner of talking to$4$ her brother. He, who$6#1$ had 319:388,02[' ]| always inspired in$4$ herself a respect$0$ which$6#1$ almost overcame 319:388,03[' ]| her affection, she now saw the object$0$ of open$2$ pleasantry. 319:388,04[' ]| Her mind$0$ received knowledge which$6#1$ had never before$5$ 319:388,05[' ]| fallen in$4$ her way. By$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's instructions she began 319:388,06[' ]| to$9$ comprehend that$3$ a woman may$1$ take liberties with her 319:388,07[' ]| husband, which$6#1$ a brother will$1$ not always allow in$4$ a sister 319:388,08[' ]| more than ten years younger than himself. 319:388,09[' ]| $PP#L$Lady*Catherine was extremely indignant on$4$ the marriage 319:388,10[' ]| of her nephew; and as she gave way to$4$ all the genuine 319:388,11[' ]| frankness of her character, in$4$ her reply$0$ to$4$ the letter which$6#1$ 319:388,12[' ]| announced its arrangement, she sent him language so$5#1$ very 319:388,13[' ]| abusive, especially of $PP#A$Elizabeth, that$3$ for$4$ some time all 319:388,14[' ]| intercourse was at an end$0$. But at length, by$4$ $PP#A$Elizabeth's 319:388,15[' ]| persuasion, he was prevailed on$5$ to$9$ overlook the offence, 319:388,16[' ]| and seek a reconciliation; and, after$4$ a little farther 319:388,17[' ]| resistance on$4$ the part$0$ of his aunt, her resentment gave 319:388,18[' ]| way, either to$4$ her affection for$4$ him, or her curiosity to$9$ see 319:388,19[' ]| how his wife conducted herself; and she condescended 319:388,20[' ]| to$9$ wait on$4$ them at Pemberley, in$4$ spite$8$ of that$6#2$ pollution 319:388,21[' ]| which$6#1$ its woods had received, not merely from the presence 319:388,22[' ]| of such a mistress, but the visits of her uncle and aunt 319:388,23[' ]| from the city. 319:388,24[' ]| With the $PP#N1$Gardiners, they were always on$4$ the most 319:388,25[' ]| intimate$2$ terms. $PP#B$Darcy, as well$5$ as $PP#A$Elizabeth, really loved 319:388,26[' ]| them; and they were both ever sensible$2#1$ of the warmest 319:388,27[' ]| gratitude towards the persons who$6#1$, by$4$ bringing her into 319:388,28[' ]| Derbyshire, had been the means$0$ of uniting them.