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Pride & Prejudice – page 76

JANE AUSTEN

she is very ill indeed, and suffers a vast deal, though

with the greatest patience in the world, which is always

the way with her, for she has, without exception, the

sweetest temper I have ever met with. I often tell my

other girls they are nothing to her. You have a sweet

room here, Mr. Bingley, and a charming prospect over

the gravel walk. I do not know a place in the country

that is equal to Netherfield. You will not think of

quitting it in a hurry, I hope, though you have but a

short lease.”

“Whatever I do is done in a hurry,” replied he; “and

therefore if I should resolve to quit Netherfield, I should

probably be off in five minutes. At present, however, I

consider myself as quite fixed here.”

“That is exactly what I should have supposed of you,”

said Elizabeth.

“You begin to comprehend me, do you?” cried he,

turning towards her.

“Oh! yesI understand you perfectly.”

“I wish I might take this for a compliment; but to be

so easily seen through I am afraid is pitiful.”