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Mrs. Bennet was perfectly satisfied; and quitted the house under

the delightful persuasion that, allowing for the necessary

preparations of settlements, new carriages, and wedding clothes,

she should undoubtedly see her daughter settled at Netherfield in

the course of three or four months. Of having another daughter

married to Mr. Collins she thought with equal certainty, and with

considerable, though not equal, pleasure. Elizabeth was the least

dear to her of all her children; and though the man and the match

were quite good enough for her, the worth of each was eclipsed by

Mr. Bingley and Netherfield.

CHAPTER XIX.