"Were it certain that Lady Catherine would think so," said Mr. Collins very gravely -- "but I cannot imagine that her ladyship would at all disapprove of you. And you may be certain that when I have the honour of seeing her again I shall speak in the highest terms of your modesty, economy, and other amiable qualifications."
"Indeed, Mr. Collins, all praise of me will be unnecessary. You must give me leave to judge for myself, and pay me the compliment of believing what I say. I wish you very happy and very rich, and by refusing your hand, do all in my power to prevent your being otherwise. In making me the offer, you must have satisfied the delicacy of your feelings with regard to my family, and may take possession of Longbourn estate whenever it falls, without any self-reproach. This matter may be considered, therefore, as finally settled." And rising as she thus spoke, she would have quitted the room, had not Mr. Collins thus addressed her,
伊丽莎白嚷道:“不瞒你说,先生,我既然话已经说出了口,你还要存着指望,那真太奇怪了。老实跟你说,如果世上真有那么胆大的年轻小姐,拿自己的幸福去冒险,让人家提出第二次请求,那我也不是这种人。我的谢绝完全是严肃的。你不能使我幸福,而且我,相信我也绝对不能使你幸福。唔,要是你的朋友咖苔琳夫人认识我的话,我相信她一定会发觉,我无论在哪一方面,都不配做你的太太。”
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