Kitty, to her very material advantage, spent the chief of her time with her two elder sisters. In society so superior to what she had generally known, her improvement was great. She was not of so ungovernable a temper as Lydia;and,removed from the influence of Lydia's example, she became, by proper attention and management, less irritable, less ignorant, and less insipid. From the further disadvantage of Lydia's society she was of course carefully kept,and though Mrs.Wickham frequently invited her to come and stay with her,with the promise of balls and young men,her father would never consent to her going.
The joy which Miss Darcy expressed on receiving similar information, was as sincere as her brother's in sending it. Four sides of paper were insufficient to contain all her delight,and all her earnest desire of being loved by her sister.
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.