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It was an evening of no common delight to them all; the

satisfaction of Miss Bennet's mind gave such a glow of sweet

animation to her face, as made her look handsomer than ever.

Kitty simpered and smiled, and hoped her turn was coming soon.

Mrs. Bennet could not give her consent, or speak her approbation

in terms warm enough to satisfy her feelings, though she talked

to Bingley of nothing else, for half an hour; and when Mr. Bennet

joined them at supper, his voice and manner plainly showed how

really happy he was.

Not a word, however, passed his lips in allusion to it, till

their visitor took his leave for the night; but as soon as he was

gone, he turned to his daughter and said,--

"Jane, I congratulate you. You will be a very happy woman."

Jane went to him instantly, kissed him, and thanked him for his

goodness.