Miss Bingley, however, was incapable of disappointing Mr. Darcy in anything, and persevered, therefore, in requiring an explanation of his two motives.
Mr. DarcyI have not the smallest objection to explaining them.
Said he, as soon as she allowed him to speak.
Mr. DarcyYou either choose this method of passing the evening because you are in each other’s confidence, and have secret affairs to discuss, or because you are conscious that your figures appear to the greatest advantage in walking:
Mr. DarcyIf the first, I should be completely in your way;
Mr. DarcyAnd if the second, I can admire you much better as I sit by the fire.
CarolineOh, shocking!
CarolineI never heard anything so abominable.