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Never, even in the company of his dear friends at Netherfield, or

his dignified relations at Rosings, had she seen him so desirous

to please, so free from self-consequence or unbending reserve, as

now, when no importance could result from the success of his

endeavours, and when even the acquaintance of those to whom his

attentions were addressed, would draw down the ridicule and

censure of the ladies both of Netherfield and Rosings.