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1Mr. Darcy's letter she was in a fair way of soon knowing by heart. She studied every sentence; and her feelings towards
2its writer were at times widely different. When she remembered the style of his address, she was still full of
3indignation: but when she considered how unjustly she had condemned and upbraided him, her anger was turned against
4herself; and his disappointed feelings became the object of compassion. His attachment excited gratitude, his general
5character respect: but she could not approve him; nor could she for a moment repent her refusal, or feel the slightest
6inclination ever to see him again. In her own past behaviour, there was a constant source of vexation and regret: and in
7the unhappy defects of her family, a subject of yet heavier chagrin. They were hopeless of remedy. Her father, contented
8with laughing at them, would never exert himself to restrain the wild giddiness of his youngest daughters; and her
9mother, with manners so far from right herself, was entirely insensible of the evil. Elizabeth had frequently united
10with Jane in an endeavour to check the imprudence of Catherine and Lydia; but while they were supported by their
11mother's indulgence, what chance could there be of improvement? Catherine, weak-spirited, irritable, and completely
12under Lydia's guidance, had been always affronted by their advice; and Lydia, self-willed and careless, would scarcely
13give them a hearing. They were ignorant, idle, and vain. While there was an officer in Meryton, they would flirt with
14him; and while Meryton was within a walk of Longbourn, they would be going there for ever. Anxiety on Jane's behalf was
15another prevailing concern; and Mr. Darcy's explanation, by restoring Bingley to all her former good opinion, heightened
16the sense of what Jane had lost. His affection was proved to have been sincere, and his conduct cleared of all blame,
17unless any could attach to the implicitness of his confidence in his friend. How grievous then was the thought that, of
18a situation so desirable in every respect, so replete with advantage, so promising for happiness, Jane had been
19deprived, by the folly and indecorum of her own family! When to these recollections was added the development of
20Wickham's character, it may be easily believed that the happy spirits which had seldom been depressed before were now so
21much affected as to make it almost impossible for her to appear tolerably cheerful. Their engagements at Rosings were as
22frequent during the last week of her stay as they had been at first. The very last evening was spent there; and her
23Ladyship again inquired minutely into the particulars of their journey, gave them directions as to the best method of
24packing, and was so urgent on the necessity of placing gowns in the only right way, that Maria thought herself obliged,
25on her return, to undo all the work of the morning, and pack her trunk afresh. When they parted, Lady Catherine, with
26great condescension, wished them a good journey, and invited them to come to Hunsford again next year; and Miss de
27Bourgh exerted herself so far as to courtesy and hold out her hand to both. [Illustration: "The elevation of his
28feelings." ] CHAPTER XXXVIII. [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few
29minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed
30indispensably necessary. "I know not, Miss Elizabeth," said he, "whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of
31your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
32The favour of your company has been much felt, I assure you. We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble
33abode. Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make
34Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension,
35and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly." Elizabeth was eager with
36her thanks and assurances of happiness. She had spent six weeks with great enjoyment; and the pleasure of being with
37Charlotte, and the kind attention she had received, must make her feel the obliged. Mr. Collins was gratified; and with
38a more smiling solemnity replied,-- "It gives me the greatest pleasure to hear that you have passed your time not
39disagreeably. We have certainly done our best; and most fortunately having it in our power to introduce you to very
40superior society, and from our connection with Rosings, the frequent means of varying the humble home scene, I think we
41may flatter ourselves that your Hunsford visit cannot have been entirely irksome. Our situation with regard to Lady
42Catherine's family is, indeed, the sort of extraordinary advantage and blessing which few can boast. You see on what a
43footing we are. You see how continually we are engaged there. In truth, I must acknowledge, that, with all the
44disadvantages of this humble parsonage, I should not think anyone abiding in it an object of compassion, while they are
45sharers of our intimacy at Rosings." Words were insufficient for the elevation of his feelings; and he was obliged to
46walk about the room, while Elizabeth tried to unite civility and truth in a few short sentences. "You may, in fact,
47carry a very favourable report of us into Hertfordshire, my dear cousin. I flatter myself, at least, that you will be
48able to do so. Lady Catherine's great attentions to Mrs. Collins you have been a daily witness of; and altogether I
49trust it does not appear that your friend has drawn an unfortunate--but on this point it will be as well to be silent.
50Only let me assure you, my dear Miss Elizabeth, that I can from my heart most cordially wish you equal felicity in
51marriage. My dear Charlotte and I have but one mind and one way of thinking. There is in everything a most remarkable
52resemblance of character and ideas between us. We seem to have been designed for each other." Elizabeth could safely say
53that it was a great happiness where that was the case, and with equal sincerity could add, that she firmly believed and
54rejoiced in his domestic comforts. She was not sorry, however, to have the recital of them interrupted by the entrance
55of the lady from whom they sprang. Poor Charlotte! it was melancholy to leave her to such society! But she had chosen it
56with her eyes open; and though evidently regretting that her visitors were to go, she did not seem to ask for
57compassion. Her home and her housekeeping, her parish and her poultry, and all their dependent concerns, had not yet
58lost their charms. At length the chaise arrived, the trunks were fastened on, the parcels placed within, and it was
59pronounced to be ready. After an affectionate parting between the friends, Elizabeth was attended to the carriage by Mr.
60Collins; and as they walked down the garden, he was commissioning her with his best respects to all her family, not
61forgetting his thanks for the kindness he had received at Longbourn in the winter, and his compliments to Mr. and Mrs.
62Gardiner, though unknown. He then handed her in, Maria followed, and the door was on the point of being closed, when he
63suddenly reminded them, with some consternation, that they had hitherto forgotten to leave any message for the ladies of
64Rosings. [Illustration: "They had forgotten to leave any message" ] "But," he added, "you will of course wish to have
65your humble respects delivered to them, with your grateful thanks for their kindness to you while you have been here."
66Elizabeth made no objection: the door was then allowed to be shut, and the carriage drove off. "Good gracious!" cried
67Maria, after a few minutes' silence, "it seems but a day or two since we first came! and yet how many things have
68happened!" "A great many indeed," said her companion, with a sigh. "We have dined nine times at Rosings, besides
69drinking tea there twice! How much I shall have to tell!" Elizabeth privately added, "And how much I shall have to
70conceal!" Their journey was performed without much conversation, or any alarm; and within four hours of their leaving
71Hunsford they reached Mr. Gardiner's house, where they were to remain a few days. Jane looked well, and Elizabeth had
72little opportunity of studying her spirits, amidst the various engagements which the kindness of her aunt had reserved
73for them. But Jane was to go home with her, and at Longbourn there would be leisure enough for observation.
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