He bore with philosophy the conviction that Elizabeth must now become acquainted with whatever of his ingratitude and falsehood had before been unknown to her; and in spite of every thing, was not wholly without hope that Darcy might yet be prevailed on to make his fortune.

The congratulatory letter which Elizabeth received from Lydia on her marriage, explained to her that, by his wife at least, if not by himself, such a hope was cherished.

The letter was to this effect: "MY DEAR LIZZY, "I wish you joy.

If you love Mr.Darcy half as well as I do my dear Wickham, you must be very happy.

It is a great comfort to have you so rich, and when you have nothing else to do, I hope you will think of us.
I am sure Wickham would like a place at court very much, and I do not think we shall have quite money enough to live upon without some help.
Any place would do, of about three or four hundred a year; but however, do not speak to Mr.Darcy about it, if you had rather not.
"Yours, etc." As it happened that Elizabeth had _much_ rather not, she endeavoured in her answer to put an end to every entreaty and expectation of the kind.
Such relief, however, as it was in her power to afford, by the practice of what might be called economy in her own private expences, she frequently sent them.