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Pride and Prejudice

“I do not believe Mrs. Long will do any such thing.

She has two nieces of her own. She is a selfish,

hypocritical woman, and I have no opinion of her.”

“No more have I,” said Mr. Bennet; “and I am glad to

find that you do not depend on her serving you.”

Mrs. Bennet deigned not to make any reply, but,

unable to contain herself, began scolding one of her

daughters.

“Don’t keep coughing so, Kitty, for Heaven’s sake!

Have a little compassion on my nerves. You tear them

to pieces.”

“Kitty has no discretion in her coughs,” said her

father; “she times them ill.”

“I do not cough for my own amusement,” replied

Kitty fretfully. “When is your next ball to be, Lizzy?”

“To-morrow fortnight.”

“Aye, so it is,” cried her mother, “and Mrs. Long

does not come back till the day before; so it will be

impossible for her to introduce him, for she will not

know him herself.”

“Then, my dear, you may have the advantage of your

friend, and introduce Mr. Bingley to her.”