We accordingly went--and there I readily engaged in the office of pointing out to my friend the certain evils of such a choice.

I described, and enforced them earnestly.

But, however this remonstrance might have staggered or delayed his determination, I do not suppose that it would ultimately have prevented the marriage, had it not been seconded by the assurance that I hesitated not in giving, of your sister's indifference.

He had before believed her to return his affection with sincere, if not with equal regard.

But Bingley has great natural modesty, with a stronger dependence on my judgement than on his own.