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She retreated from the window, fearful of being seen; and as she

walked up and down the room, endeavouring to compose herself, saw

such looks of inquiring surprise in her uncle and aunt as made

everything worse.

Miss Darcy and her brother appeared, and this formidable

introduction took place. With astonishment did Elizabeth see that

her new acquaintance was at least as much embarrassed as herself.

Since her being at Lambton, she had heard that Miss Darcy was

exceedingly proud; but the observation of a very few minutes

convinced her that she was only exceedingly shy. She found it

difficult to obtain even a word from her beyond a monosyllable.