allow me,or do I ask too much,to introduce my sister to your acquaintance during your stay at Lambton?”
The surprise of su application was great indeed; it was too great for her to know in what manner she eded to it.She immediately felt that whatever desire Miss Darcy might have of being acquainted with her must be the work of her brother,and, without looking farther, it was satisfactory; it was gratifying to know that his rese had not made him think really ill of her.
They now walked on in silence,each of them deep in thought. Elizabeth was notfortable;that was impossible;but she was ttered and pleased. His wish of introdug his sister to her liment of the highest kind.They soon outstripped the others, and when they had reached the carriage, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner were half a quarter of a mile behind.
He then asked her to walk into the house—but she dered herself not tired,and they stood together on thewn.At such a time much might have been said,and silence was very awkward. She wao talk,but there seemed to be an embargo on every subject.Atst she recollected that she had been travelling,and they talked of Matlod Dovedale with great persevera time and her aunt moved slowly—and her patiend her ideas were nearly worn our before the tête-à-tête was over.
On Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner'sing up they were all pressed to go into the house and take some refreshment; but this was deed, and they parted on each side with utmost politeness. Mr.Darcy hahedies into
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