But how little of permanent happiness could belong to a couple who were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue, she could easily conjecture.
* * * * * Mr.Gardiner soon wrote again to his brother.

To Mr.Bennet's acknowledgments he briefly replied, with assurance of his eagerness to promote the welfare of any of his family; and concluded with entreaties that the subject might never be mentioned to him again.

The principal purport of his letter was to inform them that Mr.Wickham had resolved on quitting the militia.
"It was greatly my wish that he should do so," he added, "as soon as his marriage was fixed on.

And I think you will agree with me, in considering the removal from that corps as highly advisable, both on his account and my niece's.

It is Mr.Wickham's intention to go into the regulars; and among his former friends, there are still some who are able and willing to assist him in the army.