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Pride & Prejudice – page 372

Chapter 40

Elizabeth’s impatience to acquaint Jane with what had

happened could no longer be overcome; and at length,

resolving to suppress every particular in which her

sister was concerned, and preparing her to be surprised,

she related to her the next morning the chief of the

scene between Mr. Darcy and herself.

Miss Bennet’s astonishment was soon lessened

by the strong sisterly partiality which made any

admiration of Elizabeth appear perfectly natural; and

all surprise was shortly lost in other feelings. She was

sorry that Mr. Darcy should have delivered his senti-

ments in a manner so little suited to recommend them;

but still more was she grieved for the unhappiness

which her sister’s refusal must have given him.

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