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Pride & Prejudice – page 18

JANE AUSTEN

for that matter. At our time of life it is not so pleasant,

I can tell you, to be making new acquaintances every

day; but for your sakes, we would do anything. Lydia,

my love, though you are the youngest, I dare say

Mr. Bingley will dance with you at the next ball.”

“Oh!” said Lydia stoutly, “I am not afraid; for though

I am the youngest, I’m the tallest.”

The rest of the evening was spent in conjecturing

how soon he would return Mr. Bennet’s visit, and

determining when they should ask him to dinner.

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