[Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen]@TWC D-Link bookPride and Prejudice Chapter 18 22/23
She felt it to be the probable consequence of her allusions to Mr.Wickham, and rejoiced in it. The Longbourn party were the last of all the company to depart, and, by a manoeuvre of Mrs.Bennet, had to wait for their carriage a quarter of an hour after everybody else was gone, which gave them time to see how heartily they were wished away by some of the family.
Mrs.Hurst and her sister scarcely opened their mouths, except to complain of fatigue, and were evidently impatient to have the house to themselves.
They repulsed every attempt of Mrs.Bennet at conversation, and by so doing threw a languor over the whole party, which was very little relieved by the long speeches of Mr.Collins, who was complimenting Mr.Bingley and his sisters on the elegance of their entertainment, and the hospitality and politeness which had marked their behaviour to their guests.
Darcy said nothing at all.
Mr.Bennet, in equal silence, was enjoying the scene. Mr.Bingley and Jane were standing together, a little detached from the rest, and talked only to each other.
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