"My dear Mr. Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last?"

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Well, my dear," said Mr. Bennet, when Elizabeth had read the note aloud, "if your daughter should have a dangerous fit of illness—if she should die, it would be a comfort to know that it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and under your orders.

— Jane Austen