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“ His guilt and his low birth seem to be one and the same , by your account , ” said Elizabeth angrily , and she turned away . The rest of the evening brought her little comfort . Mr Collins found out that Mr Darcy was Lady Catherine’s nephew . He insisted on going to speak to him , although his cousin begged him not to , and Mr Darcy listened to him with cold surprise and walked away . At supper Mrs Bennet talked loudly to Lady Lucas about how soon Jane would marry Mr Bingley . She said how rich he was and how much his sisters loved Jane , and she said that the younger girls would now meet other rich men . Mr Darcy was sitting opposite , and when Elizabeth saw his serious face , she grew red with shame . Then Mary was asked to play , and she sang . Her voice was weak and her manner was proud , and when she began a second song , Elizabeth looked at her father in despair . He understood . “ That will do very well , child , ” he said loudly . “ You have pleased us long enough . Let the other young ladies have time to show what they can do . ” It seemed to Elizabeth that if her family had agreed to show themselves off as badly as they could , they could not have done it better . V . Mr Collins Tries Twice The next morning Mr Collins asked to speak to Elizabeth alone . Mrs Bennet hurried everyone else out of the room , and Elizabeth knew what was coming . “ Believe me , my dear Miss Elizabeth , ” he began , “ almost as soon as I entered the house , I chose you as the companion of my future life . But before I am carried away by my feelings , perhaps I may give my reasons for marrying . First , I think it is right for every clergyman to set an example of marriage in his parish . Secondly , I am sure that it will add very greatly to my happiness . Thirdly , and I should perhaps have said this earlier , it is the advice of the very noble lady whom I have the honour of serving . ” He went on to say that he had come to choose a wife from among the sisters because one day their home would be his . He did not care about money , he said , and he would never mention her small fortune after they were married . “ You are too hasty , sir , ” cried Elizabeth . “ You forget that I have made no answer . Thank you for the honour of your offer , but I must refuse it . ” Mr Collins did not lose heart . He had heard that young ladies often refused a man the first time , even when they meant to accept him in the end , and he told her so .
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