Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain.

“Yes," replied Darcy, who could contain himself no longer, "but that was when I …”

“If any young men come for Mary or Kitty, send them in, for I am quite as leisur…”

“Miss Bingley was very deeply mortified by Darcy's marriage; but as she thought …”

“My idea of good company, Mr. Eliot, is the company of clever, well-informed peo…”