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In seeing Bingley, her thoughts naturally flew to her sister; and

oh! how ardently did she long to know whether any of his were

directed in a like manner. Sometimes she could fancy that he

talked less than on former occasions, and once or twice pleased

herself with the notion that, as he looked at her, he was trying

to trace a resemblance. But, though this might be imaginary, she

could not be deceived as to his behaviour to Miss Darcy, who had

been set up as a rival to Jane. No look appeared on either side

that spoke particular regard. Nothing occurred between them that

could justify the hopes of his sister. On this point she was soon

satisfied; and two or three little circumstances occurred ere

they parted, which, in her anxious interpretation, denoted a

recollection of Jane, not untinctured by tenderness, and a wish

of saying more that might lead to the mention of her, had he

dared.