"Well my dear," said [Mr. Bennet], when [Elizabeth] ceased speaking, "I have no more to say. If this be the case, he deserves you. I could not have parted with you, my Lizzy, to any one less worthy" (Austen 317)
Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have finally assented to marry, so Mr. Darcy goes to Mr. Bennet to ask for his consent for the marriage. Mr. bennet cannnot believe that Lizzy really wishes to marry a man who Mr. Bennet thinks Lizzy does not like. However, Lizzy induces him to know the truth, and Mr. Bennet's reply to Lizzy is that he could not be any happier for his daughter, and Mr. Darcy is indeed a truly deserving man for his daughter. His approbation to the marriage allows for the two to be married, bringing the love story full circle: the two lovers, who had to overcome a lot, including foils (Miss Bingley, Lady Catherine, Mr. Wickham, Mr. Collins) as well as personal problems (lack of contempt for the other, social class, etc.) are now able to live "happily ever after." A great ending to a great love story.
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