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Pride and Prejudice

Longbourn; and so little was Elizabeth disposed to part

from him in good humour, that on his making some

inquiry as to the manner in which her time had passed

at Hunsford, she mentioned Colonel Fitzwilliam’s and

Mr. Darcy’s having both spent three weeks at Rosings,

and asked him, if he was acquainted with the former.

He looked surprised, displeased, alarmed; but with

a moment’s recollection and a returning smile, replied,

that he had formerly seen him often; and, after

observing that he was a very gentlemanlike man, asked

her how she had liked him. Her answer was warmly

in his favour. With an air of indifference he soon

afterwards added:

“How long did you say he was at Rosings?”

“Nearly three weeks.”

“And you saw him frequently?”

“Yes, almost every day.”

“His manners are very different from his cousin’s.”

“Yes, very different. But I think Mr. Darcy improves

upon acquaintance.”

“Indeed!” cried Mr. Wickham with a look which did

not escape her. “And pray, may I ask?” But checking

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