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Pride & Prejudice – page 564

Chapter 55

A few days after this visit, Mr. Bingley called again,

and alone. His friend had left him that morning for

London, but was to return home in ten days’ time. He

sat with them above an hour, and was in remarkably

good spirits. Mrs. Bennet invited him to dine with them;

but, with many expressions of concern, he confessed

himself engaged elsewhere.

“Next time you call,” said she, “I hope we shall be

more lucky.”

He should be particularly happy at any time, etc. etc.;

and if she would give him leave, would take an early

opportunity of waiting on them.

“Can you come to-morrow?”

Yes, he had no engagement at all for to-morrow; and

her invitation was accepted with alacrity.

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