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"If we are ever able to learn what Wickham's debts have been,"

said Elizabeth, "and how much is settled on his side on our

sister, we shall exactly know what Mr. Gardiner has done for

them, because Wickham has not sixpence of his own. The kindness

of my uncle and aunt can never be requited. Their taking her

home, and affording her their personal protection and

countenance, is such a sacrifice to her advantage as years of

gratitude cannot enough acknowledge. By this time she is actually

with them! If such goodness does not make her miserable now, she

will never deserve to be happy! What a meeting for her, when she

first sees my aunt!"