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Tonight, we shall read the next part of Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen.

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In the last episode, Mr. Collins and Lizzie discuss their conflicting interests in the subject of their mutual matrimony.

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In spite of her disappointment in her husband, Mrs. Bennett was not ready to give up the point in arguing that her daughter should indeed marry Mr. Collins.

She talked to Elizabeth again and again, coaxed and threatened her by turns.

She endeavored to secure Jane in her interest, but Jane, with all possible mildness, declined interfering.

And Elizabeth, sometimes with real earnestness, and sometimes with playful gayity, replied to her attacks.

Though her manner varied, however, her determination never did.

Mr. Collins, meanwhile, was meditating and solitude on what had passed.

He thought too well of himself to comprehend on what motives his cousin could refuse him.

And though his pride was hurt, he suffered in no other way.

His regard for her was quite imaginary, and the possibility of her deserving her mother's reproach prevented his feeling any regret.

While the family were in this confusion, Charlotte Lucas came to spend the day with them.

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