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Pride & Prejudice – page 367

Pride and Prejudice

“But I hope there is no strong attachment on either

side,” said Jane.

“I am sure there is not on his. I will answer for it, he

never cared three straws about herwho could about

such a nasty little freckled thing?”

Elizabeth was shocked to think that, however

incapable of such coarseness of expression herself, the

coarseness of the sentiment was little other than her

own breast had harboured and fancied liberal!

As soon as all had ate, and the elder ones paid,

the carriage was ordered; and after some contrivance,

the whole party, with all their boxes, work-bags, and

parcels, and the unwelcome addition of Kitty’s and

Lydia’s purchases, were seated in it.

“How nicely we are all crammed in,” cried Lydia. “I

am glad I bought my bonnet, if it is only for the fun

of having another bandbox! Well, now let us be quite

comfortable and snug, and talk and laugh all the way

home. And in the first place, let us hear what has

happened to you all since you went away. Have you

seen any pleasant men? Have you had any flirting? I

was in great hopes that one of you would have got a

husband before you came back. Jane will be quite an old

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