"The rest of the evening brought her little amusement. She was teased by Mr. Collins, who continued most perseveringly by her side, and though he could not prevail with her to dance with him again, put it out of her power to dance with others. In vain did she entreat him to stand up with somebody else, and offer to introduce him to any young lady in the room. He assured her that as to dancing he was perfectly indifferent to it; that his chief object was by delicate attentions to recommend himself to her, and that he should therefore make a point of remaining close to her the whole evening."
Pride and Prejudice
Not Love but Some Other Conception
"The rest of the evening brought her little amusement. She was teased by Mr. Collins, who continued most perseveringly by her side, and though he could not prevail with her to dance with him again, put it out of her power to dance with others. In vain did she entreat him to stand up with somebody else, and offer to introduce him to any young lady in the room. He assured her that as to dancing he was perfectly indifferent to it; that his chief object was by delicate attentions to recommend himself to her, and that he should therefore make a point of remaining close to her the whole evening."
Glancing Back . . .
. . . does she know?
The Heart Whispers
Darcy, in wretched suspense, could only say something indistinctly of his concern, and observe her in compassionate silence."
Hope Fulfilled
I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun."
The Heart Speaks
"The happiness which this reply produced, was such as he had probably
never felt before; and he expressed himself on the occasion as sensibly
and as warmly as a man violently in love can be supposed to do. Had
Elizabeth been able to encounter his eye, she might have seen how well
the expression of heartfelt delight, diffused over his face, became
him; but, though she could not look, she could listen, and he told her
of feelings, which, in proving of what importance she was to him, made
his affection every moment more valuable."
