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Pride and Prejudice, Part 12

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Elizabeth's Astonishment

Mr. Darcy walked into the room and immediately began an inquiry after her health, imputing his visit to a wish of hearing that she were better. Elizabeth was surprised, but said not a word. After a silence of several minutes he came towards her in an agitated manner, and thus began to speak. Said Darcy, it will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.Elizabeth's astonishment was beyond expression. She stared, blushing, doubted, and was silent. This he considered sufficient encouragement, and the avowal of all that he felt, and had long felt for her,

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