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Pride and Prejudice

Chapter 17
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Besides, there was truth in his looks." "It is difficult indeed--it is distressing.

One does not know what to think." "I beg your pardon; one knows exactly what to think." But Jane could think with certainty on only one point--that Mr.Bingley, if he _had_ been imposed on, would have much to suffer when the affair became public.
The two young ladies were summoned from the shrubbery, where this conversation passed, by the arrival of the very persons of whom they had been speaking; Mr.Bingley and his sisters came to give their personal invitation for the long-expected ball at Netherfield, which was fixed for the following Tuesday.

The two ladies were delighted to see their dear friend again, called it an age since they had met, and repeatedly asked what she had been doing with herself since their separation.

To the rest of the family they paid little attention; avoiding Mrs.Bennet as much as possible, saying not much to Elizabeth, and nothing at all to the others.

They were soon gone again, rising from their seats with an activity which took their brother by surprise, and hurrying off as if eager to escape from Mrs.Bennet's civilities.
The prospect of the Netherfield ball was extremely agreeable to every female of the family.


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