. He, who had
always inspired in herself a respect which almost overcame her affection, she
now saw the object of open pleasantry. Her mind received knowledge which had
never before fallen in her way. By Elizabeth's instructions she began to
comprehend that a woman may take liberties with her husband, which a brother
will not always allow in a sister more than ten years younger than himself.
    Lady Catherine was extremely indignant on the marriage of her nephew; and as
she gave way to all the genuine frankness of her character, in her reply to the
letter which announced its arrangement, she sent him language so very abusive,
especially of Elizabeth, that for some time all intercourse was at an end. But
at length, by Elizabeth's persuasion, he was prevailed on to overlook the
offence, and seek a, reconciliation; and, after a little farther resistance on
the part of his aunt, her resentment gave way, either to her affection for him,
or her curiosity to see how his wife conducted herself; and she condescended to
wait on them at Pemberley, in spite of that pollution which its woods had
received, not merely from the presence of such a mistress, but the visits of her
uncle and aunt from the city.
    With the Gardiners, they were always on the most intimate terms. Darcy, as
well as Elizabeth, really loved them; and they were both ever sensible of the
warmest gratitude towards the persons who, by bringing her into Derbyshire, had
been the means of uniting them.
 
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