An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.

I am certainly the most fortunate creature that ever existed!

Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.

He is also handsome," replied Elizabeth, "which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.

How clever you are, to know something of which you are ignorant.

A report of a most alarming nature reached me two days ago.

I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.