Chapter 59 363 to offer him any attention, or mark her deference for his opinion.
Elizabeth had the satisfaction of seeing her father taking pains to get acquainted with him; and Mr. Bennet soon assured her that he was rising every hour in his esteem.
" I admire all my three sons-in-law highly," said he. " Wickham, perhaps, is my favourite; but I think I shall like your husband quite as well as Jane ' s."