"Miss Bingley's congratulations to her brother, on his approaching marriage, were all that was affectionate and insincere."

Irony, Affection, Politeness, Love, Marriage

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"Miss Bingley's congratulations to her brother, on his approaching marriage, were all that was affectionate and insincere."

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"Were I to fall in love, indeed, it would be a different thing! but I have never been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall. And, without love, I am sure I should be a fool to change such a situation as mine."

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