Final volume

Starting vol. III now:
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9:31 a.m.  Okay, the volume opens with a 12-page chapter.  So we are making up now for all those shorter chapters that we had earlier.

9:33 a.m.  Driving to Pemberley---

9:34 a.m.  And Elizabeth likes what she sees  :)

9:34 a.m.  I'm wondering whether they will run into Darcy anyway  :)

9:35 a.m.  And Elizabeth is wondering the exact same thing  :)

9:37 a.m.  Darcy isn't there, but he'll show up tomorrow.  Fingers crossed---

9:41 a.m.  Okay, Austen's developing Darcy's character in the dialog of Mrs. Reynolds, which I think is a master stroke.

9:45 a.m.  Darcy *is* here!  Weltuntergang  :)

9:51 a.m.  And Mr. Gardiner stops to admire trout  :)

9:56 a.m.  Darcy lets Elizabeth know he's told his sister about her.  The narrative doth progress at a gallop  :)

10 a.m. And Elizabeth defends Darcy (regarding the Wickham affair) to her aunt and uncle  :)

10:02 a.m.  Done.  More after classes---and I'm looking forward to it!