Insolence Quotes

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— Miss Eliza Bennet. Let me persuade you to follow my example and take a turn about the room. It's so refreshing! [Elizabeth gets up and walks across the room with Caroline Bingley] Will you not join us, Mr. Darcy?
— That would defeat the object.
— What do you mean, sir? What can he mean?
[Elizabeth} — I think we would do better not to enquire.
— Nay, we insist on knowing your meaning, sir!
— That your figures are to best advantage when walking, and that I might best admire from my present position.
— Shocking! Abominable reply!