Lady Catherine’s Condescension and Advice
Collins recounts that Lady Catherine approved both of his sermons, invited him twice to dine at Rosings, summoned him to make up a card party, spoke to him as an equal, made no ob…
Mrs. Bennet Inquires About Lady Catherine
Mrs. Bennet, declaring this all very proper and civil and lamenting that great ladies are not generally more like Lady Catherine, asks whether she lives nearby.
The Garden Near Rosings Park
Collins replies that the garden in which his humble abode stands is separated only by a lane from Rosings Park, Lady Catherine’s residence.
Miss de Bourgh’s Beauty and Health
In answer to Mrs. Bennet’s questions, Collins describes Lady Catherine’s daughter as the heiress of Rosings and of very extensive property.…
Question of Whether Miss de Bourgh Has Been Presented
When asked whether Miss de Bourgh has been presented at court, Collins explains that her indifferent health has kept her from town, and he tells how he remarked to Lady Catherine…
Collins’s Customary Flattery to Lady Catherine
Collins explains that he is happy on every occasion to offer those little delicate compliments acceptable to ladies.…
Mr. Bennet Questions the Source of Flattery
Mr. Bennet commends Collins’s judgment and talent for flattering with delicacy, and asks whether these pleasing attentions arise from the impulse of the moment or from previous st…
Collins Claims His Compliments Are Unstudied
Collins replies that his compliments arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, though he sometimes amuses himself with suggesting and arranging elegant compliments for ordin…
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