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My dear Papa, Your letter was truly welcome and I am much obliged to you for all the news from Longbourn. I hope mother is better. I am sorry you could not accompany Kitty to town, but you need not worry; we will take good care of her until you join us at Pemberly in August. I promise to look for the book you mention; as a matter of fact Darcy and I will enquire after it this afternoon at Messre. Lackington Allen & Co booksellers. If they do not have it nobody will. Guess who we accidentally met at the exhibition in Spring Gardens yesterday? Darcy and I had gone there in the morning and we were very well pleased, particularly (pray tell mother) with the new portrait of Jane, dressed in that white gown with green ornaments that she favours. It was excessively like her; size, shaped face, features and sweetness. There never was a greater likeness and I dare say you will all see this new portrait soon enough at Netherfield. On leaving the gallery we happened upon an aquintance of Darcy's, the banker Henry Austen, who introduced us to his sister Jane. She is an author and has apparently written the most successful novel of the season! Even the Prince Regent has praised its bright and sparkling qualities to the skies. Do you know it? We did not talk long, but she strikes me as a woman of great intelligence and wit. And I noticed she was very much taken in by Darcy! Yes, I liked her very much indeed, and tonight she and her recently widowed brother is coming to dinner. I shall not forget to write and tell you more about it later. Love to all. Your very affecte. Daughter Lizzie |
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