10/13 Mrs.Collins, did I tell you of Lady Metcalf's calling yesterday to thank me? 'Lady Catherine,' said she, 'you have given me a treasure.' Are any of your younger sisters out, Miss Bennet ?" "Yes, ma'am, all." "All! What, all five out at once? The younger ones out before the elder ones are married! Your younger sisters must be very young ?" "Yes, my youngest is not sixteen. Perhaps _she_ is full young to be much in company. But really, ma'am, I think it would be very hard upon younger sisters, that they should not have their share of society and amusement, because the elder may not have the means or inclination to marry early. |