dia are going in the carriage to Meryton.And so, my dear sister, I find, from our uncle and aunt,that you have actually seen Pemberley.”
She replied in the affirmative.
“I almost envy you the pleasure,a I believe it would be too mue,or else I could take it in my way to Newcastle. And you saw the old housekeeper,I suppose?Poor Reynolds,she was always very fond of me.But of course she did not mention my o you.”
“Yes,she did.”
“And what did she say?”
“That you were goo the army,and she was afraid had—not turned out well.At such a distance as that,you know,things are strangely misrepresented.”
“Certainly,”he replied,biting his lips.Elizabeth hoped she had silenced him;but he soon afterwards said:
“I was surprised to see Dar townst month.We passed each other several times.I wonder what he be doing there.”
“Perhaps preparing for his marriage with Miss de Bh,”said Elizabeth.“It must be something particr,to take him there at this time of year.”
“Undoubtedly.Did you see him while you were at Lambton?I thought I uood from the Gardihat you had.”
“Yes;he introduced us to his sister.”
“And do you like her?”
“Very much.”
“I have heard,ihat she is umonly improved within this year or two.When Ist saw her,she was not very promising. I am very d you liked her.I hope she will turn out well.”
“I dare say she will;she has got over the most trying age.”
“Did you go by the vige of Kympton?”
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