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"I have no reason, I assure you," said he, "to be dissatisfied

with my reception. Mr. Darcy seemed much pleased with the

attention. He answered me with the utmost civility, and even paid

me the compliment of saying, that he was so well convinced of

Lady Catherine's discernment as to be certain she could never

bestow a favour unworthily. It was really a very handsome

thought. Upon the whole, I am much pleased with him."