Elizabeth's impatience to acquaint Jane with what had happened could no longer be overcome; and at length, resolving to suppress every particular in which her sister was concerned, and preparing her to be surprised, she related to her the next morning the chief of the scene between Mr. Darcy and herself.

Miss Bennet's astonishment was soon lessened by the strong sisterly partiality which made any admiration of Elizabeth appear perfectly natural; and all surprise was shortly lost in other feelings. She was sorry that Mr. Darcy should have delivered his sentiments in a manner so little suited to recommend them; but still more was she grieved for the unhappiness which her sister's refusal must have given him.

"His being so sure of succeeding was wrong, " said she, "and certainly ought not to have appeared; but consider how much it must increase his disappointment!"

"Indeed, " replied Elizabeth, "I am heartily sorry for him; but he has other feelings, which will probably soon drive away his regard for me. You do not blame me, however, for refusing him?"

"Blame you! Oh, no. "

"But you blame me for having spoken so warmly of Wickham?"

"No--I do not know that you were wrong in saying what you did. "

"But you WILL know it, when I tell you what happened the very next day. "

1.acquaint sb. with sth.使某人熟悉或了解某事物 Please acquaint me with the facts of the case. 請把這事的情況告訴我。

2.ought to 應該 You ought to have a haircut. 你該去剪發了。

3.drive away 驅散；趕走 How can I drive away these feelings of sadness? 我該怎樣做才能驅散憂傷？