Jane Austen
But if
it be only a slight, thin sort of inclination, I am convinced that one good sonnet will starve it
entirely away."
Darcy only smiled; and the general pause which ensued made Elizabeth tremble lest her
mother should be exposing herself again. She longed to speak, but could think of nothing to
say; and after a short silence Mrs. Bennet began repeating her thanks to Mr. Bingley for his
kindness to Jane, with an apology for troubling him also with Lizzy. Mr. Bingley was
unaffectedly civil in his answer, and forced his younger sister to be civil also, and say what
the occasion required. She performed her part indeed without much graciousness, but Mrs.
Bennet was satisfied, and soon afterwards ordered her carriage. Upon this signal, the
youngest of her daughters put herself forward. The two girls had been whispering to each
other during the whole visit, and the result of it was, that the youngest should tax Mr.
annaabi.ee 
