[Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen]@TWC D-Link bookPride and Prejudice Chapter 9 5/12
In a country neighbourhood you move in a very confined and unvarying society." "But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever." "Yes, indeed," cried Mrs.Bennet, offended by his manner of mentioning a country neighbourhood.
"I assure you there is quite as much of _that_ going on in the country as in town." Everybody was surprised, and Darcy, after looking at her for a moment, turned silently away.
Mrs.Bennet, who fancied she had gained a complete victory over him, continued her triumph. "I cannot see that London has any great advantage over the country, for my part, except the shops and public places.
The country is a vast deal pleasanter, is it not, Mr.Bingley ?" "When I am in the country," he replied, "I never wish to leave it; and when I am in town it is pretty much the same.
They have each their advantages, and I can be equally happy in either." "Aye--that is because you have the right disposition.
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