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"You doubt me," cried Jane, slightly colouring; "indeed, you have

no reason. He may live in my memory as the most amiable man of my

acquaintance but that is all. I have nothing either to hope or

fear, and nothing to reproach him with. Thank God I have not that

pain. A little time, therefore--I shall certainly try to get the

better----"

With a stronger voice she soon added, "I have this comfort

immediately, that it has not been more than an error of fancy on

my side, and that it has done no harm to anyone but myself."

"My dear Jane," exclaimed Elizabeth, "you are too good. Your

sweetness and disinterestedness are really angelic; I do not know

what to say to you. I feel as if I had never done you justice, or

loved you as you deserve."

Miss Bennet eagerly disclaimed all extraordinary merit, and threw

back the praise on her sister's warm affection.