You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it.
This was invitation enough.
Why, my dear, you must know that Mrs Long says thatNetherfield is taken by a rich young man from the north ofEngland; that he came down on Monday to see the place, and wasso happy with it he agreed to take it. His servants will be in thehouse by the end of next week.
What is his name?
Bingley.
Is he married or single?
Oh! single, my dear! A single man of large fortune. What agood thing for our girls!
How so?
My dear Mr Bennet, answered his wife. You must know thatI am thinking of his marrying one of them.
Is that why he is coming here?
Nonsense! But it is very probable that he will fall in love withone of them so you must visit him as soon as he comes.
Why me? You and the girls can go, or you can send themalone, which will be even better. You are as handsome as any ofthem. Mr Bingley might like you best.
My dear, you flatter 1 me. When a woman has five daughtersshe ought to stop thinking of her own beauty. But you must goand see Mr Bingley when he comes.
I cannot promise that.
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