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"This is an evening of wonders, indeed! And so, Darcy did

everything; made up the match, gave the money, paid the fellow's

debts, and got him his commission! So much the better. It will

save me a world of trouble and economy. Had it been your uncle's

doing, I must and would have paid him; but these violent young

lovers carry everything their own way. I shall offer to pay him

to-morrow, he will rant and storm about his love for you, and

there will be an end of the matter."

He then recollected her embarrassment a few days before on his

reading Mr. Collins's letter; and after laughing at her some

time, allowed her at last to go, saying, as she quitted the room,

"If any young men come for Mary or Kitty, send them in, for I am

quite at leisure."