For the most part until now, we have had to accept what others have said of Elizabeth. But it is a truth universally acknowledged, that we reveal quite a bit about ourselves whenever we speak, and Elizabeth speaks most candidly with her dearest sister.
How revealing is it when Elizabeth says: "But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never."
Perhaps it's innocent enough and meant more as a compliment to her sister's humility. But with a title like "Pride and Prejudice" it can't possibly be that simple.
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Elizabeth certainly is not shy about singing the praises of her sister Jane. Jane was "five times as pretty as every other women in the room", she always managed to see the best in everyone and ignore the worst (although this may not have been so praiseworthy a virtue...)
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