Jane Austen
Bennet, offended by his manner of mentioning a country
neighbourhood. "I assure you there is quite as much of that going on in the country as in
town."
Everybody was surprised, and Darcy, after looking at her for a moment, turned silently
away. Mrs. Bennet, who fancied she had gained a complete victory over him, continued her
triumph.
"I cannot see that London has any great advantage over the country, for my part, except
the shops and public places. The country is a vast deal pleasanter, is it not, Mr. Bingley?"
"When I am in the country," he replied, "I never wish to leave it; and when I am in town
it is pretty much the same. They have each their advantages, and I can be equally happy in
either."
"Aye--that is because you have the right disposition. But that gentleman," looking at
Darcy, "seemed to think the country was nothing at all."
"Indeed, Mamma, you are mistaken," said Elizabeth, blushing for her mother. "You quite
mistook Mr. Darcy
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