傲慢与偏见 Pride and Prejudice 3 - Chapter 2 A Young Man of Proud Manners

　　Mr. Bingley, on the other hand, was lively and not shy. He danced every dance, and seemed disappointed when it was time for the dance to finish. What a difference with his friend! Mr. Darcy only danced once with Mr. Bingley's sister; he didn't even ask to be introduced to any other lady. At the dance it was decided that he was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world.

　　During the dance, Elizabeth had been to sit down for two dances. Mr. Darcy had been standing near her and she was able to listen to a conversation between him and Mr. Bingley.

　　"Come on, Darcy," he said. "Don't stand here by yourself. Wouldn't it be better if you were to dance some more?"

　　"Your sisters are dancing with other partners, and you are dancing with the only beautiful girl in the room," said Mr. Darcy, looking across at Jane.

　　"Oh, she is most beautiful! But one of her sisters is sitting behind you, and she is also very pretty. Let me ask Jane to introduce you."

　　Darcy turned around and looked at Elizabeth until Elizabeth turned to look at him. Catching her eye, he stopped and coldly said, "She is not pretty enough for me to dance with her."

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