Chapter 22

⁠​​​‌​​​​​​‌‌‌‌‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌‌‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​‌‌​‌​⁠The Bennets were engaged to dine with the Lucases; and again, during the chief of the day, was Miss Lucas so kind as to listen to Mr. Collins. Elizabeth took an opportunity of thanking her. “It keeps him in good humour,” said she, “and I am more obliged to you than I can express.”

Charlotte assured her friend of her satisfaction in being useful, and that it amply repaid her for the little sacrifice