pride and prejudice(傲慢与偏见)-第94部分
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but as she thought it advisable to retain the right of visiting at
Pemberley; she dropt all her resentment; was fonder than ever of
Georgiana; almost as attentive to Darcy as heretofore; and paid off
every arrear of civility to Elizabeth。
Pemberley was now Georgiana’s home; and the attachment of
the sisters was exactly what Darcy had hoped to see。
They were able to love each other; even as well as they
intended。 Georgiana had the highest opinion in the world of
Elizabeth; though at first she often listened with an astonishment
bordering on alarm; at her lively; sportive; manner of talking to
her brother。 He; who had always inspired in herself a respect
which almost overcame her affection; she now saw the object of
open pleasantry。 Her mind received knowledge which had never
before fallen in her way。 By Elizabeth’s instructions she began to
comprehend that a woman may take liberties with her husband;
which a brother will not always allow in a sister more than ten
years younger than himself。
Lady Catherine was extremely indignant on the marriage of her
nephew; and as she gave way to all the genuine frankness of her
character; in her reply to the letter which announced its
arrangement; she sent him language so very abusive; especially of
Elizabeth; that for some time all intercourse was at an end。 But at
length; by Elizabeth’s persuasion; he was prevailed on to overlook
the offence; and seek a reconciliation; and; after a little farther
resistance on the part of his aunt; her resentment gave way; either
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to her affection for him; or her curiosity to see how his wife
conducted herself; and she condescended to wait on them at
Pemberley; in spite of that pollution which its woods had received;
not merely from the presence of such a mistress; but the visits of
her uncle and aunt from the city。
With the Gardiners; they were always on the most intimate
terms。 Darcy; as well as Elizabeth; really loved them; and they
were both ever sensible of the warmest gratitude towards the
persons who; by bringing her into Derbyshire; had been the means
of uniting them。
FINIS
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