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Mr. Darcy's letter to Lady Catherine was in a different style,

and still different from either was what Mr. Bennet sent to Mr.

Collins, in return for his last.

/* "Dear Sir, */

"I must trouble you once more for congratulations. Elizabeth will

soon be the wife of Mr. Darcy. Console Lady Catherine as well as

you can. But, if I were you, I would stand by the nephew. He has

more to give.

"Yours sincerely," etc.

Miss Bingley's congratulations to her brother on his approaching

marriage were all that was affectionate and insincere. She wrote

even to Jane on the occasion, to express her delight, and repeat

all her former professions of regard. Jane was not deceived, but

she was affected; and though feeling no reliance on her, could

not help writing her a much kinder answer than she knew was

deserved.