Mr. BennetAt four o’Clock, therefore, we may expect this peacemaking gentleman.
Said Mr. Bennet, as he folded up the letter.
Mr. BennetHe seems to be a most conscientious and polite young man, upon my word;
Mr. BennetAnd, I doubt not, will prove a valuable acquaintance, especially if Lady Catherine should be so indulgent as to let him come to us again.
Mrs. BennetThere is some sense in what he says about the girls, however;
Mrs. BennetAnd, if he is disposed to make them any amends, I shall not be the person to discourage him.
JaneThough it is difficult to guess in what way he can mean to make us the atonement he thinks our due, the wish is certainly to his credit.
Elizabeth was chiefly struck with his extraordinary deference for Lady Catherine, and his kind intention of christening, marrying, and burying his parishioners whenever it were required.