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\u201cAt this rate, Mr Darcy will arrive convinced we have composed a ballad in his honour.\u201d \u201cI fear he and Mr Bingley would both be displeased if they heard Mama,\u201d Jane replied softly, though her lips twitched. Mrs Bennet was looking about for a fresh ear for her tale when all attention suddenly turned towards the door. The Netherfield party had arrived. Mr Bingley entered first, followed by two elegant young ladies whose gowns shimmered in the candlelight.<\/p>\n

Behind them came another gentleman who looked fashionable but not particularly pleasant, and last of all Mr Darcy, tall, his posture impressive, his expression one of unassailable composure. Every eye in the room followed them. Every fan fluttered a little faster. Mrs Bennet gave a small, triumphant gasp. \u201cThere! Did I not say they would come? Look at them \u2014 such distinction! Jane, my love, stand up straight.<\/p>\n

Smile. He must see you at once.\u201d Elizabeth watched as Mr Bingley\u2019s eyes roved the room with evident pleasure, bowing and nodding to all. Mr Darcy, by contrast, surveyed the assembly as though calculating the precise degree of inconvenience it represented. His gaze passed over the Bennets \u2014 though it lingered, very briefly, on Elizabeth \u2014 and moved about, then returned to Mr Bennet, to whom he bowed slightly.<\/p>\n

Mr Bingley and his friend both stepped forwards, but his sisters remained in a corner, while the other gentleman immediately grabbed a drink. Mrs Bennet was already advancing, dragging Jane forwards like a prize exhibit. \u201cMr Bingley! How delighted we are to see you. And Mr Darcy, of course.<\/p>\n

We have been telling everyone about your gallantry yesterday. The whole neighbourhood is in raptures!\u201d Mr Bingley laughed, easy and warm. \u201cPray do not make us out to be heroes, ma\u2019am. We were only too glad to be of service.\u201d Mr Darcy inclined his head in silence, clearly uncomfortable with the loud outburst. His eyes found Elizabeth briefly, then he greeted Mr Bennet.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr Darcy, I am honoured to see you again,\u201d Mr Bennet said. \u201cA pleasure to see you, sir. And your family, of course,\u201d Mr Darcy said, and Elizabeth was surprised to find his eyes upon her again. Against every better instinct, she smiled, but he looked more uneasy instead of returning the smile, sending a wave of discomfort through her \u2014 and the evening had only just begun. Just then, the music swelled, and pairs began to form lines for the first dance.<\/p>\n

The sets began in earnest, and the room spun with colour and laughter. Mr Bingley immediately solicited Jane\u2019s hand, much to Mrs Bennet\u2019s satisfaction.<\/p>\n

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Elizabeth and Mary were reading, while Jane was busy with her needlework, so such an outburst startled them. \u201cMy dear girls! Oh, my dears \u2014 Netherfield Park is let at last! Where is Mr Bennet? Where is Hill? Hill, bring me some tea and come and listen. You are part of the family, and you deserve to know!\u201d \u201cPapa is in the library,\u201d Elizabeth answered. \u201cShould I fetch him?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, yes, go and fetch him at once. It is a matter of great importance.\u201d While Elizabeth quit the room, Hill entered, and they exchanged amused glances; Mrs Bennet\u2019s outbursts were only too well known to both. Mr Bennet was in the library, and at Elizabeth\u2019s entrance, he gave her a wry smile. \u201cHad somebody died?\u201d he asked, and Elizabeth laughed.<\/p>\n

\u201cQuite the opposite, Papa. Apparently, Netherfield Park has been let.\u201d \u201cHas it? And why should I care enough to interrupt my book?\u201d \u201cI am not sure, but Mama is certain it is a matter of great significance. So please come with me.\u201d With another wry look, Mr Bennet followed his daughter to join the rest of the family. \u201cMr Bennet! So good you are here! I have just returned from Meryton.<\/p>\n

My sister Phillips has been to visit Mrs Long, who heard it direct from Lady Lucas, who had it from Sir William. Netherfield Park has been let at last by a single gentleman in possession of a good fortune! What a wonderful thing for your daughters!\u201d Mrs Bennet sank into a chair, fanning herself with a handkerchief as though the news had raised the temperature of the room by ten degrees. \u201cIs it? How come?\u201d Mr Bennet asked calmly. \u201cOh, stop teasing me, Mr Bennet!<\/p>\n

You know that I hope he will marry one of our daughters! And why not? They are the prettiest girls around, especially Jane, who is a perfect beauty, and Lydia is so lively and vivacious! Oh, think of it!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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