Elizabeth found the interest of the subject increase, and listened with all her heart;
But the delicacy of it prevented further inquiry.
Mr. Wickham began to speak on more general topics, Meryton, the neighbourhood, the society, appearing highly pleased with all that he had yet seen, and speaking of the latter, especially, with gentle but very intelligible gallantry.
Mr. WickhamIt was the prospect of constant society, and good society which was my chief inducement to enter the ——shire.
Mr. WickhamI know it to be a most respectable, agreeable corps;
Mr. WickhamAnd my friend Denny tempted me further by his account of their present quarters, and the very great attentions and excellent acquaintance Meryton had procured them.
Mr. WickhamSociety, I own, is necessary to me.
Mr. WickhamI have been a disappointed man, and my spirits will not bear solitude.