His affection was proved to have been sincere, and his conduct cleared of all blame, unless any could attach to the implicitness of his confidence in his friend. How grievous then was the thought that, of a situation so desirable in every respect, so replete with advantage, so promising for happiness, Jane had been deprived, by the folly and indecorum of her own family!
Maintenant qu’elle avait la preuve de la sincérité de son amour et de la loyauté de sa conduite, quelle tristesse pour Elizabeth de penser que le manque de bon sens et de correction des siens avait privé Jane d’un parti qui présentait de telles garanties de bonheur !