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Perhaps there was some truth in this; though I doubt whether his

reserve, or anybody's reserve can be answerable for the event.

But in spite of all this fine talking, my dear Lizzy, you may

rest perfectly assured that your uncle would never have yielded,

if we had not given him credit for another interest in the

affair. When all this was resolved on, he returned again to his

friends, who were still staying at Pemberley; but it was agreed

that he should be in London once more when the wedding took

place, and all money matters were then to receive the last

finish. I believe I have now told you everything. It is a

relation which you tell me is to give you great surprise; I hope

at least it will not afford you any displeasure. Lydia came to

us, and Wickham had constant admission to the house.