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Find such a woman as soon as you can, bring her to Hunsford, and

I will visit her.' Allow me, by the way, to observe, my fair

cousin, that I do not reckon the notice and kindness of Lady

Catherine de Bourgh as among the least of the advantages in my

power to offer. You will find her manners beyond anything I can

describe; and your wit and vivacity, I think, must be acceptable

to her, especially when tempered with the silence and respect

which her rank will inevitably excite. Thus much for my general

intention in favour of matrimony; it remains to be told why my

views were directed to Longbourn instead of my own neighbourhood,

where I assure you there are many amiable young women.