Jane Austen
countenance, a good figure, and very pleasing address. The introduction was followed up on
his side by a happy readiness of conversation--a readiness at the same time perfectly
correct and unassuming; and the whole party were still standing and talking together very
agreeably, when the sound of horses drew their notice, and Darcy and Bingley were seen
riding down the street. On distinguishing the ladies of the group, the two gentlemen came
directly towards them, and began the usual civilities. Bingley was the principal spokesman,
and Miss Bennet the principal object. He was then, he said, on his way to Longbourn on
purpose to inquire after her. Mr. Darcy corroborated it with a bow, and was beginning to
determine not to fix his eyes on Elizabeth, when they were suddenly arrested by the sight of
the stranger, and Elizabeth happening to see the countenance of both as they looked at each
other, was all astonishment at the effect of the meeting. Both changed colour, one looked
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