Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
imprudent
/ɪmˈpruːdənt/not wise or sensible; doing something without thinking about the consequences
inevitable
/ɪnˈevɪtəbl/certain to happen and impossible to prevent or avoid
deceive
/dɪˈsiːv/to persuade someone that something false is the truth
dupe
/djuːp/to trick, fool, or cheat someone
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Mrs. Gardiner took the first opportunity to speak to Elizabeth in private. She gave her niece some kind and honest advice about Mr. Wickham. "Lizzy, you are too sensible a girl to fall in love simply because someone tells you not to," said her aunt. "So I can speak openly. Seriously, you must be on your guard. Do not let yourself or him fall into an affection that would be very imprudent because neither of you has any fortune. He is a charming young man, and if he had money, you could not do better. But as things are, you...
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