But at last your uncle was forced to yield, and instead of being allowed to be of use to his niece, was forced to put up with only having the probable credit of it, which went sorely against the grain; and I really believe your letter this morning gave him great pleasure, because it required an explanation that would rob him of his borrowed feathers, and give the praise where it was due. But, Lizzy, this must go no farther than yourself, or Jane at most.
Enfin, votre oncle a du céder, et au lieu d’aider effectivement sa niece, il lui a fallu se contenter d’en avoir seulement l’apparence, ce qui n’était pas du tout de son gout. Aussi votre lettre de ce matin, en lui permettant de dépouiller son plumage d’emprunt et de retourner les louanges a qui les mérite, lui a-t-elle causé grand plaisir.