傲慢与偏见 Pride and Prejudice 4 - Chapter 2 A Young Man of Proud Manners

　　One night Sir William Lucas had a large party at his house. Mr. Darcy was standing near Elizabeth when Sir William came near.

　　What a pleasant thing dancing is for young people," said Sir William. "One must know how to dance in order to be partner of high-standing society."

　　"True," replied Mr. Darcy, "but dancing is also fashionable in other kinds of societies in the world. Even uneducated people can dance."

　　Sir William only smiled at Mr. Darcy's cold remark. At that moment Elizabeth turned around, and he called to her.

　　"My dear Miss Elizabeth, why is it you are not dancing? Mr. Darcy, please allow me to introduce this young lady to you as a very pretty and delightful dancing partner." Taking her hand, he would have given it to Mr. Darcy. But Elizabeth suddenly stepped back.

　　"Indeed, sir, you must not believe that I am standing here to look for a partner. In fact I do not want to dance. "

　　Then Mr. Darcy tried very hard to ask her to dance. But Elizabeth would not agree and turned away. Mr. Darcy was still looking at her when she turned away.