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"Remember, Eliza, that he does not know Jane's disposition as you

do."

"But if a woman is partial to a man, and does not endeavor to

conceal it, he must find it out."

"Perhaps he must, if he sees enough of her. But though Bingley

and Jane meet tolerably often, it is never for many hours

together; and as they always see each other in large mixed

parties, it is impossible that every moment should be employed in

conversing together. Jane should therefore make the most of every

half hour in which she can command his attention. When she is

secure of him, there will be leisure for falling in love as much

as she chooses."