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Pride & Prejudice – page 438

Chapter 45

Convinced as Elizabeth now was that Miss Bingley’s

dislike of her had originated in jealousy, she could

not help feeling how unwelcome her appearance at

Pemberley must be to her, and was curious to know

with how much civility on that lady’s side the acquain-

tance would now be renewed.

On reaching the house, they were shown through

the hall into the saloon, whose northern aspect

rendered it delightful for summer. Its windows opening

to the ground, admitted a most refreshing view of the

high woody hills behind the house, and of the beautiful

oaks and Spanish chestnuts which were scattered over

the intermediate lawn.

In this house they were received by Miss Darcy, who

was sitting there with Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley, and

the lady with whom she lived in London. Georgiana’s

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