Ever since I came to Netherfield I have not felt very well. Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst were kind enough to insist on calling the doctor Mr. Jones. I was restricted to bed rest and became very bored. Thankfully Lizzy came to visit me the day after I rode to Netherfield. She arrived late and quite dirty from walking the whole three miles distance between our houses. I was too sick at the time to feel anything but relief at seeing her, though I would have normally have spoken to her about it.
It is a good thing that sense I was not very good company in bed, that Lizzy came. Although she can not do much for me other than talk and press cold cloths to my forehead, I was comforted by her presence. I am to Netherfield for dinner and good company but Lizzy took over my place instead. She did a most wonderful job too, I'm sure. Ever since she got here I have felt much better and should be back on my feet in no time.
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