The Novels of Jane Austen: Pride and prejudiceJ.M. Dent, 1892 |
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Seite 1 - It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
Seite 3 - They have none of them much to recommend them," replied he; " they are all silly and ignorant, like other girls; but Lizzy has something more of quickness than her sisters.
Seite 38 - you must comprehend a great deal in your idea of an accomplished woman." "Yes; I do comprehend a great deal in it." " Oh, certainly," cried his faithful assistant, "no one can be really esteemed accomplished who does not greatly surpass what is usually met with. A woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and the modern languages, to deserve the word; and, besides all this, she most possess a certain something in her air and manner of walking, the tone of her voice,...
Seite 1 - Do not you want to know who has taken it?' cried his wife impatiently. 'You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it.' This was invitation enough. 'Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the north of England; that he came down on Monday in a chaise and four to...
Seite 109 - My reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances (like myself) to set the example of matrimony in his parish. Secondly, that I am convinced it will add very greatly to my happiness; and thirdly, which perhaps I ought to have mentioned earlier, that it is the particular advice and recommendation of the very noble lady whom I have the honour of calling patroness.
Seite 111 - Were it certain that Lady Catherine would think so," said Mr. Collins very gravely — " but I cannot imagine that her ladyship would at all disapprove of you. And you may be certain that when I have the honour of seeing her again, I shall speak in the highest terms of your modesty, economy, and other amiable qualifications.
Seite 108 - The idea of Mr. Collins, with all his solemn composure, being run away with by his feelings, made Elizabeth so near laughing, that she could not use the short pause he allowed in any attempt to stop him further, and he continued: "My reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances (like myself) to set the example of matrimony in his parish; secondly, that I am convinced...
Seite 58 - There is, I believe, in every disposition a tendency to some particular evil—a natural defect, which not even the best education can overcome." " And your defect is a propensity to hate everybody." " And yours," he replied, with a smile, " is wilfully to misunderstand them.
Seite 115 - Come here, child," cried her father, as she appeared. "I have sent for you on an affair of importance. I understand that Mr. Collins has made you an offer of marriage. Is it true? " Elizabeth replied that it was. "Very well, — and this offer of marriage you have refused?" " I have, sir." "Very well. We now come to the point. Your mother insists upon your accepting it. Is it not so, Mrs. Bennet? " "Yes, or I will never see her again.
Seite 68 - Has she been presented ? I do not remember her name among the ladies at Court." " Her indifferent state of health unhappily prevents her being in town ; and, by that means, as I told Lady Catherine myself one day, has deprived the British Court of its brightest ornament. Her ladyship seemed pleased with the idea; and you may imagine that I am happy on every occasion to offer those little delicate compliments which are always acceptable to ladies. I have more than once observed to Lady Catherine,...