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Elizabeth took the letter from his writing-table, and they went

upstairs together. Mary and Kitty were both with Mrs. Bennet: one

communication would, therefore, do for all. After a slight

preparation for good news, the letter was read aloud. Mrs. Bennet

could hardly contain herself. As soon as Jane had read Mr.

Gardiner's hope of Lydia's being soon married, her joy burst

forth, and every following sentence added to its exuberance. She

was now in an irritation as violent from delight as she had ever

been fidgety from alarm and vexation. To know that her daughter

would be married was enough. She was disturbed by no fear for her

felicity, nor humbled by any remembrance of her misconduct.