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Pride and Prejudice

Chapter 60
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Elizabeth will soon be the wife of Mr.Darcy.Console Lady Catherine as well as you can.
But, if I were you, I would stand by the nephew.

He has more to give.
"Yours sincerely, etc." Miss Bingley's congratulations to her brother, on his approaching marriage, were all that was affectionate and insincere.

She wrote even to Jane on the occasion, to express her delight, and repeat all her former professions of regard.

Jane was not deceived, but she was affected; and though feeling no reliance on her, could not help writing her a much kinder answer than she knew was deserved.
The joy which Miss Darcy expressed on receiving similar information, was as sincere as her brother's in sending it.

Four sides of paper were insufficient to contain all her delight, and all her earnest desire of being loved by her sister.
Before any answer could arrive from Mr.Collins, or any congratulations to Elizabeth from his wife, the Longbourn family heard that the Collinses were come themselves to Lucas Lodge.


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