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equest of her younger sisters, who, with some of the Lucases, and two or three officers, joined eagerly in dancing at one end of the room. Mr. Darcy stood near them in silent indignation at such a mode of passing the evening, to the exclusion of all conversation, and was too much engrossed by his thoughts to perceive that Sir William Lucas was his neighbour, till Sir William thus began: "What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society." "Certainly, sir; and it has the advantage also of being in vogue amongst the less polished societies of the world. Every savage can dance." Sir William only smiled. "Your friend performs delightfully," he continued after a pause, on seeing Bingley join the group; "and I doubt not that you are an adept in the science yourself, Mr. Darcy." "You saw me dance at Meryton, I believe, sir." "Yes, indeed, and received no inconsiderable pleasure from the sight. Do you often dance at St. James's?" "Never, sir." "Do you not think it would be a proper compliment to the place?" "It is a compliment which I never pay to any place if I can avoid it." "You have a house in town, I conclude?" Mr. Darcy bowed. "I had once had some thought of fixing in town myself—for I am fond of superior society; but I did not feel quite certain that the air of London would agree with Lady Lucas." He paused in hopes of an answer; but his companion was not disposed to make any; and Elizabeth at that instant moving towards them, he was struck with the action of doing a very gallant thing, and called out to her: "My dear Miss Eliza, why are you not dancing? Mr. Darcy, you must allow me to present this young lady to you as a very desirable partner. You cannot refuse to dance, I am sure when so much beauty is before you." And, taking her hand, he would have given it to Mr. Darcy who, though extremely surprised, was not unwilling to receive it, when she instantly drew back, and said with some discomposure to Sir William: "Indeed, sir, I have not the least intention of dancing. I entreat you not to suppose that I moved this way in order to beg for a partner." Mr. Darcy, with grave propriety, requested to be allowed the honour of her hand, but in vain. Elizabeth was determined; nor did Sir William at all shake her purpose by his attempt at persuasion.
"You excel so much in the dance, Miss Eliza, that it is cruel to deny me the happiness of seeing you; and though this gentleman dislikes the amusement in general, he can have no objection, I am sure, to oblige us for one half-hour." "Mr. Darcy is all politeness," said Elizabeth, smiling. "He is, indeed; but, considering the inducement, my dear Miss Eliza, we cannot wonder at his complaisance—for who would object to such a partner?" Elizabeth looked archly, and turned away. Her resistance had not injured her with the gentleman, and he was thinking of her with some complacency, when thus accosted by Miss Bingley: "I can guess the subject of your reverie." "I should imagine not." "You are considering how insupportable it would be to pass many evenings in this manner—in such society; and indeed I am quite of your opinion. I was never more annoyed! The insipidity, and yet the noise—the nothingness, and yet the self-importance of all those people! What would I give to hear your strictures on them!" "Your conjecture is totally wrong, I assure you. My mind was more agreeably engaged. I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow." Miss Bingley immediately fixed her eyes on his face, and desired he would tell her what lady had the credit of inspiring such reflections. Mr. Darcy replied with great intrepidity: "Miss Elizabeth Bennet." "Miss Elizabeth Bennet!" repeated Miss Bingley. "I am all astonishment. How long has she been such a favourite?—and pray, when am I to wish you joy?" "That is exactly the question which I expected you to ask. A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment. I knew you would be wishing me joy." "Nay, if you are serious about it, I shall consider the matter is absolutely settled. You will be having a charming mother-in-law, indeed; and, of course, she will always be at Pemberley with you." He listened to her with perfect indifference while she chose to entertain herself in this manner; and as his composure convinced her that all was safe, her wit flowed long. Chapter 7
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it. Can I speak plainer? Do not con
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gaiety, replied to her attacks. Tho
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compliment it offered to herself, a
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"If we thought alike of Miss Bingle
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preservative she had now obtained;
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Elizabeth was sitting with her moth
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mother, an hour seldom passed in wh
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With a stronger voice she soon adde
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outdone by Jane. Now is your time.
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Elizabeth was exceedingly pleased w
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therefore, is not to be in a hurry.
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een acting wrong, and because I am
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their cousin's appearance would not
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that her cousin's manners were not
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contemplation of the greatness befo
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at the bottom of the table, by her
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"With three younger sisters grown u
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whom he was evidently destined by L
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no instrument, she is very welcome,
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Elizabeth was sitting by herself th
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and a billiard-table, but gentlemen
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"Our habits of expense make us too
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"To Jane herself," she exclaimed, "
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"I might as well inquire," replied
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avowal of what he had done with res
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though objectionable, was nothing i
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thither also went Mr. Wickham, undo
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those casual errors under which she
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Chapter 37 The two gentlemen left R
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Anxiety on Jane's behalf was anothe
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"A great many indeed," said her com
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Lord, how ashamed I should be of no
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mankind, as was here collected in o
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"Oh well! it is just as he chooses.
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e connected with a little absurdity
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"When I said that he improved on ac
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her, and they were going off to the
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The park was very large, and contai
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"Yes, sir; but I do not know when t
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immovable from surprise; but shortl
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he should know she had some relatio
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Elizabeth here felt herself called
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efore she could reply, he added, "I
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for she had reached it only to a la
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except to Elizabeth; and from all B
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here soon. Lydia left a few lines f
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"My father is gone to London, and J
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had her share of business as well a
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eturned home, the ——shire was t
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"Do not give way to useless alarm,"
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"Perhaps it would have been better,
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instance of Wickham's extravagance
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family, and leave it to him to do w
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"If you are looking for my master,
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Mr. Bennet made no answer, and each
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Chapter 50 Mr. Bennet had very ofte
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family where, to every other object
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They came. The family were assemble
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One morning, soon after their arriv
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Wickham were, and that he had seen
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ought on her family. If she heard m
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"I have heard, indeed, that she is
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that it was certain true. He comes
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The colour which had been driven fr
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When the gentlemen rose to go away,
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Darcy had walked away to another pa
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"My dear Jane, make haste and hurry
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"Where is your sister?" said he has
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The Bennets were speedily pronounce
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moment as this, I shall certainly n
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"True. You are a gentleman's daught
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Lady Catherine, it appeared, had ac
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"Oh! yes. Pray read on." "'After me
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though she could not look, she coul
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"I am almost afraid of asking what
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Jane looked at her doubtingly. "Oh,
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Her father was walking about the ro
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Chapter 60 Elizabeth's spirits soon
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Mr. Darcy's letter to Lady Catherin
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do, I hope you will think of us. I
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