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pleasure of being with Charlotteand the kind attentions she had
receivedmust make
her feel the obliged. Mr Collins was gratified;
and with a more smiling solemnity replied
‘It gives me the greatest pleasure to hear that you have passed
your time not disagreeably. We have certainly done our best; and
most fortunately having it in our power to introduce you to very
superior societyand from our connection with Rosingsthe
frequent means of varying the humble home sceneI think we may
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flatter ourselves that your Hunsford visit cannot have been
entirely irksome. Our situation with regard to Lady Catherine’s
family is indeed the sort of extraordinary advantage and blessing
which few can boast. You see on what a footing we are. You see
how continually we are engaged there. In truth I must
acknowledge thatwith all the disadvantages of this humble
parsonageI should not think any one abiding in it an object of
compassionwhile they are sharers of our intimacy at Rosings.
Words were insufficient for the elevation of his feelings. and he
was obliged to walk about the roomwhile Elizabet
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