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peachysoul · 2026-08-18T10:34:55.102684Z

𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 4 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚘𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚘𝚠 𝓗𝓪𝓿𝓮 𝓪 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂𝓸𝓷𝓮 🌸

𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖊𝖗 3 𝚓𝚊𝚗𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚝𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚒𝚗𝚟𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗✉️

Jane gets an invitation Mr Bennet's property consisted almost entirely of an estate of two thousand a year. Unfortunately for his daughters, this was entailed. In the absence of male heirs the property would pass to a distant relation; and their mother's fortune could not make up for a shortage in his income. Mrs Bennet had a sister in Meryton, married to a Mr Philips, and a brother settled in London.The village of Longbourn was only one mile from Meryton. The two youngest of the family, Catherine and Lydia, often walked to Meryton to visit their aunt, stopping at a milliner's shop just over the way. At present they were well supplied with news and happiness. A regiment had recently arrived in the neighbourhood and was to remain for the whole winter. They could talk of nothing but the officers.After listening one morning to their remarks on the subject Mr Bennet coolly observed, "You must be two of the silliest girls in the country.""I am astonished, my dear," said Mrs Bennet, "that you should be so ready to think your own children silly. As it happens they are all very clever."Catherine was upset at her father's remark, but Lydia was quite undisturbed, and continued to chatter about the officers. Just then a servant came with a note for Miss Bennet from Netherfield. Mrs Bennet's eye sparkled with pleasure and she was eagerly calling us while her daughter read it."It is from Miss Bingley," said Jane. "She invites me todine with herself and Mrs Hurst. The gentlemen are to dine with the officers.""Dining out," said Mrs Bennet: "that is very unlucky!""Can I have the carriage?" said Jane."No, my dear, you had better go on horseback, because itseems likely to rain; and then you must stay all night.""I had much rather go in the carriage.""But my dear, your father cannot spare the horses, they were wanted in the farm."Jane had therefore to go on horseback. Her mother followed her to the door, hoping cheerfully for bad weather. Soon after Jane had left it rained hard. Her sisters were uneasy for her, but her mother was delighted. The rain continued the whole evening withoutstopping. Jane certainly could not come back. Breakfast was scarcely over next morning when a servant from Netherfield brought a note for Elizabeth from Jane. Jane saying that she was ill, with a headache and sore throat,"Well, my dear," said Mr Bennet, "if your daughter should die, it would be a comfort to know that it was all done to attract Mr Bingley, under your orders.""People do not die of trifling colds," said Mrs Bennet. "As long as she stays there, it is all very well."Elizabeth was really anxious and determined to see her sister. The carriage was not available and she was no horse woman, so she decided to walk."How can you be so silly?" cried her mother. "Walk in all this mud? You will not be fit to be seen when you get there.""I shall be fit to see Jane—which is all I want."Catherine and Lydia accompanied her to Meryton, andfrom Elizabeth continued her walk alone. She quicklycrossed field after field and found herself at last withinview of the house, with tired ankles, dirty stockings, anda face rosy with the warmth of exercise.Her appearance caused a great deal of surprise. Elizabethfelt that Miss Bingley and Mrs Hurst looked down onher for walking three miles in such bad weather. Shewas received, however, very politely by them; and in theirbrother's manners there was something more thanpoliteness; there was good humour and kindness. MrDarcy said very little. He was admiring the colour whichexercise had given to her face.Her sister had slept badly, was feverish and not wellenough to leave her room. The doctor came, advised herto stay in bed and promised to send some medicine. Atthree o'clock Elizabeth felt she must go. But Jane showedsuch concern at parting with her, that Miss Bingley coulddo nothing but invite her to remain at Netherfield forthe present, and Elizabeth most thankfully agreed.At half past six Elizabeth was called down to dinner.Jane was by no means better. Mr Bingley's sisters, onhearing this, repeated how sorry they were, how muchthey disliked being ill themselves, and then thought nomore of the matter.Their brother's concern for Jane was, however, very clearand his attention to Elizabeth prevented her feelingunwelcome. When dinner was over she returned at once to Jane, and Miss Bingley began to ridicule her as soon as she was out of the room; her manners were very bad indeed, she could not talk, had no taste and no beauty. surprised at his courtesy. There was a mixture of sweetness and charm in her manner which made it difficult for her to displease anybody, and Darcy had never been so attracted by any woman as he was by her. He really believed that but for her inferior social position he would be in some danger of falling in love with her. Miss Bingley saw enough to be jealous and was all the more anxious to get rid of Elizabeth.Jane was well enough to leave her room that evening, and Elizabeth brought her down to the drawing room, where she was welcomed by her two friends. Elizabeth noticed with great delight that Bingley seemed very happy to see her.Elizabeth wrote next morning to her mother begging that the carriage might be sent for them in the course of the day. Mrs Bennet sent word that they could not possibly have it before Tuesday. But Elizabeth was determined not to stay longer, so she urged Jane to borrow Mr Bingley's carriage immediately.The maser of the house tried to persuade Jane that she was not well enough to travel, but Jane was firm.They were not welcomed home very warmly by their mother, who wanted them to stay at Netherfield as long as possible. But their father was really glad to see them.

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