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The conversation soon turned upon fishing, and she heard Mr. Darcy invite him, with the greatest civility, to fish there as often as he chose while he...

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They danced again, and when the assembly closed, parted, on the lady’s side at least, with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance. Wheth...

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I must go, uncertain of my fate; but I shall return hither, or follow your party, as soon as possible. A word, a look will be enough to decide whether...

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I am now convinced that I have never been much in love; for had I really experienced that pure and elevating passion, I should at present detest his v...

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It was gratitude; gratitude, not merely for having once loved her, but for loving her still well enough to forgive all the petulance and acrimony of h...

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It is a most repulsive quality, indeed,’ said he. ‘Oftentimes very convenient, no doubt, but never pleasing. There is safety in reserve, but no attrac...

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but a sanguine temper, though for ever expecting more good than occurs, does not always pay for its hopes by any proportionate depression. it soon fli...

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What had she to wish for? Nothing, but to grow more worthy of him whose intentions and judgment had been ever so superior to her own.

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What had she have to wish for? Nothing but to grow more worthy of him whose intentions and judgment had been ever so superior to her own.

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Maria was married on Saturday. In all important preparations of mind she was complete, being prepared for matrimony by a hatred of home, by the misery...

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Let him have all the perfections in the world, I think it ought not to be set down as certain that a man must be acceptable to every woman he may happ...

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I am worn out with civility. I have been talking incessantly all night, and with nothing to say. But with you there may be peace. You will not want to...