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He was exactly what he had been when I knew him in Hertfordshire;

but I would not tell you how little I was satisfied with her

behaviour while she stayed with us, if I had not perceived, by

Jane's letter last Wednesday, that her conduct on coming home was

exactly of a piece with it, and therefore what I now tell you can

give you no fresh pain. I talked to her repeatedly in the most

serious manner, representing to her the wickedness of what she

had done, and all the unhappiness she had brought on her family.

If she heard me, it was by good luck, for I am sure she did not

listen. I was sometimes quite provoked; but then I recollected my

dear Elizabeth and Jane, and for their sakes had patience with

her. Mr. Darcy was punctual in his return, and, as Lydia informed

you, attended the wedding. He dined with us the next day, and was

to leave town again on Wednesday or Thursday.