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Pride & Prejudice – page 572

JANE AUSTEN

so complying, that nothing will ever be resolved on; so

easy, that every servant will cheat you; and so generous,

that you will always exceed your income.”

“I hope not so. Imprudence or thoughtlessness in

money matters would be unpardonable in me.”

“Exceed their income! My dear Mr. Bennet,” cried his

wife, “what are you talking of? Why, he has four or five

thousand a year, and very likely more.” Then addressing

her daughter, “Oh! my dear, dear Jane, I am so happy!

I am sure I shan’t get a wink of sleep all night. I knew

how it would be. I always said it must be so, at last.

I was sure you could not be so beautiful for nothing!

I remember, as soon as ever I saw him, when he first

came into Hertfordshire last year, I thought how likely

it was that you should come together. Oh! he is the

handsomest young man that ever was seen!”

Wickham, Lydia, were all forgotten. Jane was be-

yond competition her favourite child. At that moment,

she cared for no other. Her younger sisters soon began

to make interest with her for objects of happiness

which she might in future be able to dispense.

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