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Mr.Bingley and Jane remained at Netherfield only a twelvemonth. So near a vicinity to her mother and Meryton relations was not desirable even to his easy temper,or her affectionate heart.The darling wish of his sisters was then gratified;he bought an estate in a neighbouring county to Derbyshire,and Jane and Elizabeth, in addition to every other source of happiness,were within thirty miles of each other.

Kitty, to her very material advantage, spent the chief of her time with her two elder sisters. In society so superior to what she had generally known, her improvement was great. She was not of so ungovernable a temper as Lydia;and,removed from the influence of Lydia's example, she became, by proper attention and management, less irritable, less ignorant, and less insipid. From the further disadvantage of Lydia's society she was of course carefully kept,and though Mrs.Wickham frequently invited her to come and stay with her,with the promise of balls and young men,her father would never consent to her going.

Mr. Bennet missed his second daughter exceedingly; his affection for her drew him oftener from home than anything else could do.He delighted in going to Pemberley,especially when he was least expected.