傲慢与偏见 Pride and Prejudice 6 - Chapter 3 A Young Man Searching for a Wife

　　"You are on time, Mr. Collins.” she said coldly. “Will you have a seat, sir?”

　　"Thank you, ma'am and Mr. Collins sat.

　　"I hope,” said Mrs. Bennet, “that your journey was comfortable.”

　　"To tell you the truth, I hardly noticed the journey because my mind was too busy thinking about my arrival here. To speak directly, ma'am. I greatly hope to meet your five daughters. I have heard much of their beauty.”

　　"They’re known to be the most handsome girls in the country. It is not surprising, after all. I have had my share of beauty…"

　　"You still do if I may say so,” replied Mr. Collins, as he was a gentleman．"I have no doubt that soon all your daughters will be looking for a husband to marry.”

　　"I strongly hope they find a husband -- or no one will be here to care for them. Matters such as property and wealth must be considered.’’

　　Mr. Collins moved uneasily on his chair. “You are speaking about the fact that l will receive this property?”

　　"I do, indeed," said Mrs. Bennet. She gave a heavy sigh. "It’s not that I find fault with you.”

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