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Tonight, I would be continuing the story,

Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen.

So lie down, close your eyes, and let me read you a story.

Chapter 45

Convinced as Elizabeth now was that Miss Bingley's dislike of her had originated in jealousy.

She could not help feeling how unwelcome her appearance at Pemberley must be to her,

and was curious to know with how much civility on that lady's side the acquaintance would now be renewed.

On reaching the house, they were shown through the hall into the saloon,

whose northern aspect rendered it delightful for summer. Its windows opening to the ground

emitted a most refreshing view of the high woody hills behind the house, and of the beautiful

oaks and Spanish chestnuts which were scattered over the intermediate lawn.

In this house they were received by Miss Darcy, who was sitting there with Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley,

and the lady with whom she lived in London. Georgiana's reception of them was very civil,

but attended with all the embarrassment which,

though proceeding from shyness and the fear of doing wrong,

would easily give to those who felt themselves inferior

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