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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。
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