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“For heaven’s sake, Lizzie, don’t look at me like that. (…) Oh, hush. Not all of us can afford to be romantic. (…) I’m 27 years old. I’ve no money and no prospects. I’m already a burden to my parents. And I’m frightened. So don’t judge me, Lizzie. Don’t you dare judge me.”
 
 
[Pride and Prejudice - by Jane Austen]