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"Oh, my dear brother," replied Mrs. Bennet, "that is exactly what

I could most wish for. And now do, when you get to town, find

them out, wherever they may be; and if they are not married

already, make them marry. And as for wedding clothes, do not let

them wait for that, but tell Lydia she shall have as much money

as she chooses to buy them, after they are married. And, above

all things, keep Mr. Bennet from fighting. Tell him what a

dreadful state I am in--that I am frightened out of my wits; and

have such tremblings, such flutterings all over me, such spasms

in my side, and pains in my head, and such beatings at my heart,

that I can get no rest by night nor by day. And tell my dear

Lydia not to give any directions about her clothes till she has

seen me, for she does not know which are the best warehouses. Oh,

brother, how kind you are! I know you will contrive it all."