[Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen]@TWC D-Link bookPride and Prejudice Chapter 31 3/8
I am confident that she would have performed delightfully.
How does Georgiana get on, Darcy ?" Mr.Darcy spoke with affectionate praise of his sister's proficiency. "I am very glad to hear such a good account of her," said Lady Catherine; "and pray tell her from me, that she cannot expect to excel if she does not practice a good deal." "I assure you, madam," he replied, "that she does not need such advice. She practises very constantly." "So much the better.
It cannot be done too much; and when I next write to her, I shall charge her not to neglect it on any account.
I often tell young ladies that no excellence in music is to be acquired without constant practice.
I have told Miss Bennet several times, that she will never play really well unless she practises more; and though Mrs. Collins has no instrument, she is very welcome, as I have often told her, to come to Rosings every day, and play on the pianoforte in Mrs. Jenkinson's room.
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