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"Yes; it has often led him to be liberal and generous; to give

his money freely, to display hospitality, to assist his tenants,

and relieve the poor. Family pride, and filial pride, for he is

very proud of what his father was, have done this. Not to appear

to disgrace his family, to degenerate from the popular qualities,

or lose the influence of the Pemberley House, is a powerful

motive. He has also brotherly pride, which, with some brotherly

affection, makes him a very kind and careful guardian of his

sister; and you will hear him generally cried up as the most

attentive and best of brothers."

"What sort of a girl is Miss Darcy?"