A good memory is unpardonable

Alas… just one more evening of P&P on Sunday.
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“You are joking, Lizzy.  This cannot be!–engaged to Mr. Darcy! No, no, you shall not deceive me.  I know it to be impossible.”

“This is a wretched beginning indeed!  My sole dependence was on you; and I am sure nobody else will believe me, if you do not.  Yet, indeed, I am in earnest.  I speak nothing but the truth.  He still loves me, and we are engaged.”

Jane looked at her doubtingly.  “Oh, Lizzy!  it cannot be.  I know how much you dislike him.”

“You know nothing of the matter.  That is all to be forgot.  Perhaps I did not always love him so well as I do now.  But in such cases as these, a good memory is unpardonable.  This is the last time I shall ever remember it myself.”

Lizzy and Jane discussing Lizzy’s engagement to Mr. Darcy
Pride & Prejudice, Volume 3, Chapter 17

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2 Responses to A good memory is unpardonable

  1. Oh, I am going to suffer withdrawal symptoms! These three weeks with Mr.Darcy and Lizzy have been delightful. Thank you for your lovely coverage.

  2. Oh, I am going to suffer withdrawal symptoms! These three weeks with Mr.Darcy and Lizzy have been delightful. Thank you for your lovely coverage.