[ Perhaps it will soon become apparent that Mr. Cartwright wishes for solitude and not a barrage of questions and when Mary realizes that, it shall be a lesson learned. A good hostess puts the comfort of her guest first and pressing him for conversation is not what everyone wants.
Mr. Bennet's interjection is not unwelcome, though she has to school her features at talk of Lizzie. It is simply the way her father says his favorite daughter's name that does something to her face at times. Uncharitable thoughts need to be squashed immediately if she wants to remain a reasonable creature and not a petty girl steeped in jealousy. ]
Perhaps she will send it along with her next letter, if it is not an inconvenience to her. And I always have pocket money so I can pay the postage cost.
[ Mary never buys ribbons or cloth for herself. Only sheet music and one book per year since the cost is so great. Her dresses are still serviceable and she plans to disengage with the cruelties of society anyway, so she doesn't require new gowns. ]
And if you have interest, Mr. Cartwright, I could lend you the book once I have finished, so you might form your own opinion on its accuracy.
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Mr. Bennet's interjection is not unwelcome, though she has to school her features at talk of Lizzie. It is simply the way her father says his favorite daughter's name that does something to her face at times. Uncharitable thoughts need to be squashed immediately if she wants to remain a reasonable creature and not a petty girl steeped in jealousy. ]
Perhaps she will send it along with her next letter, if it is not an inconvenience to her. And I always have pocket money so I can pay the postage cost.
[ Mary never buys ribbons or cloth for herself. Only sheet music and one book per year since the cost is so great. Her dresses are still serviceable and she plans to disengage with the cruelties of society anyway, so she doesn't require new gowns. ]
And if you have interest, Mr. Cartwright, I could lend you the book once I have finished, so you might form your own opinion on its accuracy.