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for me and let's get down to sleep. With Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Elizabeth had the satisfaction of receiving an answer to her letter as soon as she possibly could.

She was no sooner in possession of it than hurrying into the little cops where she was least likely to be interrupted. She sat down on one of the benches and prepared to be happy,

for the length of the letter convinced her that it did not contain a denial.

My dear niece, I have just received your letter, and she'll devote this whole morning to

answering it, as I foresee that a little

writing will not comprise what I have to tell you. I must confess myself surprised by your application.

I did not expect it from you. Don't think me angry, however, for I only mean to let you know

that I had not imagined such inquiries

to be necessary on your side. If you do not choose to understand me, forgive my impertinence.

Your uncle is as much surprised as I am, and nothing but the belief of your being a party

concerned would have allowed him to act as he has done.

But if you are really innocent and ignorant, I must be more explicit.

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