But it is so strange!" "Yes--_that_ is what makes it amusing.

Had they fixed on any other man it would have been nothing; but _his_ perfect indifference, and _your_ pointed dislike, make it so delightfully absurd! Much as I abominate writing, I would not give up Mr.Collins's correspondence for any consideration.

Nay, when I read a letter of his, I cannot help giving him the preference even over Wickham, much as I value the impudence and hypocrisy of my son-in-law.

And pray, Lizzy, what said Lady Catherine about this report?
Did she call to refuse her consent ?" To this question his daughter replied only with a laugh; and as it had been asked without the least suspicion, she was not distressed by his repeating it.

Elizabeth had never been more at a loss to make her feelings appear what they were not.