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"What is that you are saying, Fitzwilliam? What is it you are

talking of? What are you telling Miss Bennet? Let me hear what it

is."

"We were talking of music, madam," said he, when no longer able

to avoid a reply.

"Of music! Then pray speak aloud. It is of all subjects my

delight. I must have my share in the conversation, if you are

speaking of music. There are few people in England, I suppose,

who have more true enjoyment of music than myself, or a better

natural taste. If I had ever learnt, I should have been a great

proficient. And so would Anne, if her health had allowed her to

apply. I am confident that she would have performed delightfully.

How does Georgiana get on, Darcy?"

Mr. Darcy spoke with affectionate praise of his sister's

proficiency.

"I am very glad to hear such a good account of her," said Lady

Catherine; "and pray tell her from me, that she cannot expect to

excel, if she does not practise a great deal."