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Pride & Prejudice – page 47

Pride and Prejudice

“What a charming amusement for young people this

is, Mr. Darcy! There is nothing like dancing after all. I

consider it as one of the first refinements of polished

society.”

“Certainly, sir; and it has the advantage also of being

in vogue amongst the less polished societies of the

world. Every savage can dance.”

Sir William only smiled. “Your friend performs

delightfully,” he continued after a pause, on seeing

Bingley join the group; “and I doubt not that you are an

adept in the science yourself, Mr. Darcy.”

“You saw me dance at Meryton, I believe, sir.”

“Yes, indeed, and received no inconsiderable plea-

sure from the sight. Do you often dance at St. James’s?”

“Never, sir.”

“Do you not think it would be a proper compliment

to the place?”

“It is a compliment which I never pay to any place if

I can avoid it.”

“You have a house in town, I conclude?”

Mr. Darcy bowed.

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