Jane Austen
peevish allusions of her mother. As for the gentleman himself, his feelings were chiefly
expressed, not by embarrassment or dejection, or by trying to avoid her, but by stiffness of
manner and resentful silence. He scarcely ever spoke to her, and the assiduous attentions
which he had been so sensible of himself were transferred for the rest of the day to Miss
Lucas, whose civility in listening to him was a seasonable relief to them all, and especially
to her friend.
The morrow produced no abatement of Mrs. Bennet's ill-humour or ill health. Mr. Collins
was also in the same state of angry pride. Elizabeth had hoped that his resentment might
shorten his visit, but his plan did not appear in the least affected by it. He was always to
have gone on Saturday, and to Saturday he meant to stay.
After breakfast, the girls walked to Meryton to inquire if Mr. Wickham were returned,
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