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Tonight, I will be continuing the story, Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen.

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Chapter 40

Elizabeth's impatience to acquaint Jane with what had happened could no longer be overcome,

and at length, resolving to suppress every particular in which her sister was concerned

and preparing her to be surprised, she related to her the next morning the chief of the

scene between Mr. Darcy and herself.

Miss Bennett's astonishment was soon lessened by the strong sisterly partiality,

which made any admiration of Elizabeth appear perfectly natural,

and all surprise was shortly lost in other feelings.

She was sorry that Mr. Darcy should have delivered his sentiments in a manner so little suited to recommend them,

but still more was she grieved for the unhappiness which her sister's refusal must have given him.

His being so sure of succeeding was wrong, said she, and certainly ought not to have appeared,

but consider how much it must increase his disappointment. Indeed, replied Elizabeth. But he has other feelings, which will

probably soon drive away his regard for me. You do not blame me, however, for refusing him.

Blame you? Oh, no. But you blame me for having spoken so warmly of Wickham. No, I do not know that you were wrong in saying what you did.

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