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"Miss Bennet would not play at all amiss if she practised more,

and could have the advantage of a London master. She has a very

good notion of fingering, though her taste is not equal to

Anne's. Anne would have been a delightful performer, had her

health allowed her to learn."

Elizabeth looked at Darcy, to see how cordially he assented to

his cousin's praise: but neither at that moment nor at any other

could she discern any symptom of love; and from the whole of his

behaviour to Miss De Bourgh she derived this comfort for Miss

Bingley, that he might have been just as likely to marry her, had

she been his relation.

Lady Catherine continued her remarks on Elizabeth's performance,

mixing with them many instructions on execution and taste.

Elizabeth received them with all the forbearance of civility; and

at the request of the gentlemen remained at the instrument till

her Ladyship's carriage was ready to take them all home.

CHAPTER XXXII.