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him amends for his kindness; or me either, for that matter.

At our time of life, it is not so pleasant, I can tell you, to be

making new acquaintance every day; but for your sakes we

would do anything. Lydia, my love, though you _are_ the

youngest, I daresay Mr. Bingley will dance with you at the

next ball.'

'Oh,' said Lydia, stoutly. 'I am not afraid; for though I

_am_ the youngest, I'm the tallest.'

The rest of the evening was spent in conjecturing how

soon he would return Mr. Bennet's visit, and determining

when they should ask him to dinner.

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