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

In the last episode, soon after Wickham and Lydia leave, Mrs. Bennet hears rumors that Bingley is returning to Netherfield.

Mr. Bennet refuses to visit him, however.

Not long after, Bingley and Darcy visit the Bennets. Mrs. Bennet gives a warm welcome to Bingley and almost none to Darcy.

She then goes on to speak glowingly about Lydia's marriage to Wickham.

Much to Elizabeth's mortification.

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Now, take a few deep breaths.

Chapter 54

As soon as they were gone, Elizabeth walked out to recover her spirits, or, in other words, to dwell without interruption on those subjects which must deaden them more.

Mr. Darcy's behavior astonished and vexed her.

Why, if he came only to be silent, grave, and indifferent, said she, did he come at all?

She could settle it in no way that gave her pleasure.

He could be still amiable, still pleasing to my uncle and aunt when he was in town, and why not to me?

If he fears me, why come hither? If he no longer cares for me, why silent?

Teasing, teasing man, I will think no more about him.

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