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

　　傲慢与偏见 Pride and Prejudice 11

　　CHAPTER SIX

　　A Young Man Refused

　　Two days later Mr. Collins asked Elizabeth to be his wife. He was very orderly in his manner. One day, after breakfast, when he found Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth and Kitty together, he addressed the mother. "May I hope, madam, for your approval when I ask to privately speak with your fair daughter, Elizabeth?"

　　Elizabeth turned red with surprise, but before she could say anything, Mrs. Bennet was already leading Kitty to the door.

　　"Oh, dear!" said Mrs. Bennet. "I am sure Lizzy will be very happy to speak with you. Come, Kitty, I want you upstairs. "

　　She was hurrying away with Kitty when Elizabeth called out, "Dear mother, please do not go--I beg you to stay! Anything Mr. Collins has to say can be heard by you; he has no need to speak to me alone. I will leave with Kitty."

　　"No, no, don't be silly, Lizzy. You stay where you are. I insist that you listen to what Mr. Collins has to say."