 due.
        But, Lizzy, this must go no farther than yourself, or Jane at most. You
        know pretty well, I suppose, what has been done for the young people.
        His debts are to be paid, amounting, I believe, to considerably more
        than a thousand pounds, another thousand in addition to her own settled
        upon her, and his commission purchased. The reason why all this was to
        be done by him alone, was such as I have given above. It was owing to
        him, to his reserve, and want of proper consideration, that Wickham's
        character had been so misunderstood, and consequently that he had been
        received and noticed as he was. Perhaps there was some truth in this;
        though I doubt whether his reserve, or anybody's reserve, can be
        answerable for the event. But in spite of all this fine talking, my dear
        Lizzy, you may rest perfectly assured, that your uncle would never have
        yielded, if we had not given him credit for another interest in the
        affair. When all this was resolved on, he returned again to his friends,
        who were still staying at Pemberley; but it was agreed that he should be
        in London once more when the wedding took place, and all money matters
        were then to receive the last finish. I believe I have now told you
        every thing. It is a relation which you tell me is to give you great
        surprise; I hope at least it will not afford you any displeasure. Lydia
        came to us; and Wickham had constant admission to the house. He was
        exactly what he had been, when I knew him in Hertfordshire; but I would
        not tell you how little I was satisfied with her behaviour while she
        staid with us, if I had not perceived, by Jane's letter last Wednesday,
        that her conduct on coming home was exactly of a piece with it, and
        therefore what I now tell you, can give you no fresh pain. I talked to
        her repeatedly in the most serious manner, representing to her all the
        wickedness of what she had done, and all the unhappiness she had brought
        on her family. If she heard me, it was by good luck, for I am sure she
        did not listen. I was sometimes quite provoked, but then I recollected
        my dear Elizabeth and Jane, and for their sakes had patience with her.
        Mr. Darcy was punctual in his return, and as Lydia informed you,
        attended the wedding. He dined with us the next day, and was to leave
        town again on Wednesday or Thursday. Will you
