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Pride and Prejudice

news? Miss Lydia is going to be married; and you shall

all have a bowl of punch to make merry at her wedding.”

Mrs. Hill began instantly to express her joy.

Elizabeth received her congratulations amongst the

rest, and then, sick of this folly, took refuge in her own

room, that she might think with freedom.

Poor Lydia’s situation must, at best, be bad enough;

but that it was no worse, she had need to be thankful.

She felt it so; and though, in looking forward, neither

rational happiness nor worldly prosperity could be

justly expected for her sister, in looking back to what

they had feared, only two hours ago, she felt all the

advantages of what they had gained.

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