傲慢与偏见 Pride and Prejudice 11 Chapter 6 A Young Man Refused

　　Mr. Collins held up his hand. "No, no, please do not speak. I have not finished yet. I have another reason. Because I am going to get this property after the death of your father, I have decided to marry one of his daughters. This way, you and your sisters will not lose very much. This is my main reason. "

　　"Your reason, sir, is very kind and respectable, but--"

　　"Ah. I am glad that you approve of my ideas. Now I have only to convince you of how strong my feelings for you are. I repeat, dear cousin, the strength of my feelings for you."

　　It was absolutely necessary for Elizabeth to interrupt him, now.

　　"You are too quick, sir," she answered. "Though I am able to see the honor and necessity of your offer, I cannot accept it."

　　"I know, dear cousin," replied Mr. Collins, "it is common for young ladies not to accept a man's wishes. Sometimes their refusal is repeated a second or third time. "

　　"Upon my word, sir," cried Elizabeth, "I am not speaking in such a way--"

　　"Please believe me, dear cousin, that your refusal does not discourage me."

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