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.
Miss Bingley's congratulations to her brother,on his approaching marriage,were all that was affectionate and insincere.She wrote even to Jane on the occasion,to express her delight,and repeat all her former professions of regard.Jane was not deceived,but she was affected;and though feeling no reliance on her,could not help writing her a much kinder answer than she knew was deserved.