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Mrs . Bennet was perfectly satisfied ; and quitted the house under the delightful persuasion that , allowing for the necessary preparations of settlements , new carriages , and wedding clothes , she should undoubtedly see her daughter settled at Netherfield in the course of three or four months . Of having another daughter married to Mr . Collins she thought with equal certainty , and with considerable , though not equal , pleasure . Elizabeth was the least dear to her of all her children ; and though the man and the match were quite good enough for her , the worth of each was eclipsed by Mr . Bingley and Netherfield . CHAPTER XIX . THE next day opened a new scene at Longbourn . Mr . Collins made his declaration in form . Having resolved to do it without loss of time , as his leave of absence extended only to the following Saturday , and having no feelings of diffidence to make it distressing to himself even at the moment , he set about it in a very orderly manner , with all the observances which he supposed a regular part of the business . On finding Mrs . Bennet , Elizabeth , and one of the younger girls together , soon after breakfast , he addressed the mother in these words , — “ May I hope , madam , for your interest with your fair daughter Elizabeth , when I solicit for the honour of a private audience with her in the course of this morning ? ” Before Elizabeth had time for anything but a blush of surprise , Mrs . Bennet instantly answered , — “ Oh dear ! Yes , certainly . I am sure Lizzy will be very happy — I am sure she can have no objection . Come , Kitty , I want you upstairs . ” And gathering her work together , she was hastening away , when Elizabeth called out , — “ Dear ma’am , do not go . I beg you will not go . Mr . Collins must excuse me . He can have nothing to say to me that anybody need not hear . I am going away myself . ” “ No , no , nonsense , Lizzy . I desire you will stay where you are . ” And upon Elizabeth’s seeming really , with vexed and embarrassed looks , about to escape , she added , “ Lizzy , I insist upon your staying and hearing Mr . Collins . ” Elizabeth would not oppose such an injunction ; and a moment’s consideration making her also sensible that it would be wisest to get it over as soon and as quietly as possible , she sat down again , and tried to conceal , by incessant employment , the feelings which were divided between distress and diversion . Mrs . Bennet and Kitty walked off , and as soon as they were gone , Mr . Collins began , —
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