Elizabeth had the satisfa of receiving an ao her letter as soon as she possibly could. She was no sooner in possession of it,than hurrying into the little copse,where she was least likely to be interrupted,she sat down on one of the benches and prepared to be happy;for the length of the letter vinced her that it did not tain a denial.
Gracechurch street,Sept.6.
“My dear Niece,
“I have just received your letter, and shall devote this whole m to answering it,as I foresee that a little writing will notprise what I have to tell you.I must fess myself surprised by your application;I did not expect it from you.Don't think me angry,however,for I only mean to let you know that I had not imagined suquiries to be necessary on your side.If you do not choose to uand me,ive my impertinence.Your uncle is as much surprised as I am—and nothing but the belief of your being a party ed would have allowed him to act as he has do if you are really i and ignorant,I must be more explicit.
“On the very day of mying home from Longbourn, your uncle had a most ued visitor. Mr. Darcy called, and was shut up with him several hours.It was all over before I arrived;so my curiosity was not so dreadfully racked as yours seems to have been.He came to tell Mr.Gardihat he had found out where your sister and Mr.Wickham were, and that he had seen and talked with them both;Wickham repeatedly, Lydia once. From what I collect,he left Derbyshire only one day after ourselves,and c
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