Chapter 26.
Mrs.Gardiner's caution to Elizabeth was punctually and kindly given on the first favourable opportunity of speaking to her alone; after honestly telling her what she thought, she thus went on: "You are too sensible a girl, Lizzy, to fall in love merely because you are warned against it; and, therefore, I am not afraid of speaking openly.

Seriously, I would have you be on your guard.

Do not involve yourself or endeavour to involve him in an affection which the want of fortune would make so very imprudent.

I have nothing to say against _him_; he is a most interesting young man; and if he had the fortune he ought to have, I should think you could not do better.

But as it is, you must not let your fancy run away with you.