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one who shed tears; but she did weep from vexation and

envy. Mrs. Bennet was diffuse in her good wishes for the

felicity of her daughter, and impressive in her injunctions

that she would not miss the opportunity of enjoying herself

as much as possible, -- advice which there was every reason

to believe would be attended to; and, in the clamorous happi-

ness of Lydia herself in bidding farewell, the more gentle

adieus of her sisters were uttered without being heard.

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