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Pride and Prejudice

Elizabeth answered only by a slight bow. Her

thoughts were instantly driven back to the time when

Mr. Bingley’s name had been the last mentioned

between them; and, if she might judge by his complex-

ion, his mind was not very differently engaged.

“There is also one other person in the party,” he

continued after a pause, “who more particularly wishes

to be known to you. Will you allow me, or do I ask

too much, to introduce my sister to your acquaintance

during your stay at Lambton?”

The surprise of such an application was great

indeed; it was too great for her to know in what manner

she acceded to it. She immediately felt that whatever

desire Miss Darcy might have of being acquainted with

her must be the work of her brother, and, without

looking farther, it was satisfactory; it was gratifying

to know that his resentment had not made him think

really ill of her.

They now walked on in silence, each of them deep

in thought. Elizabeth was not comfortable; that was

impossible; but she was flattered and pleased. His wish

of introducing his sister to her was a compliment of

the highest kind. They soon outstripped the others,

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