Jane Austen
vain. Elizabeth was determined; nor did Sir William at all shake her purpose by his attempt
at persuasion.
"You excel so much in the dance, Miss Eliza, that it is cruel to deny me the happiness of
seeing you; and though this gentleman dislikes the amusement in general, he can have no
objection, I am sure, to oblige us for one half-hour."
"Mr. Darcy is all politeness," said Elizabeth, smiling.
"He is, indeed; but, considering the inducement, my dear Miss Eliza, we cannot wonder
at his complaisance--for who would object to such a partner?"
Elizabeth looked archly, and turned away. Her resistance had not injured her with the
gentleman, and he was thinking of her with some complacency, when thus accosted by Miss
Bingley:
"I can guess the subject of your reverie."
"I should imagine not."
"You are considering how insupportable it would be to pass many evenings in this
manner--in such society; and indeed I am quite of your opinion. I was never more
annoyed
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