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Pride & Prejudice – page 504

Chapter 50

Mr. Bennet had very often wished before this period of

his life that, instead of spending his whole income, he

had laid by an annual sum for the better provision of

his children, and of his wife, if she survived him. He

now wished it more than ever. Had he done his duty in

that respect, Lydia need not have been indebted to her

uncle for whatever of honour or credit could now be

purchased for her. The satisfaction of prevailing on one

of the most worthless young men in Great Britain to be

her husband might then have rested in its proper place.

He was seriously concerned that a cause of so little

advantage to anyone should be forwarded at the sole

expense of his brother-in-law, and he was determined,

if possible, to find out the extent of his assistance, and

to discharge the obligation as soon as he could.

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