Jane Austen
receiving her thanks for it. The favour of your company has been much felt, I assure you.
We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode. Our plain manner of
living, our small rooms and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make
Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us
grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent
your spending your time unpleasantly."
Elizabeth was eager with her thanks and assurances of happiness. She had spent six
weeks with great enjoyment; and the pleasure of being with Charlotte, and the kind
attentions she had received, must make her feel the obliged. Mr. Collins was gratified, and
with a more smiling solemnity replied:
"It gives me great pleasure to hear that you have passed your time not disagreeably. We
have certainly done our best; and most fortunately having it in our power to introduce you
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