It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. [перевод...]

However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. [перевод...]

— “My dear Mr. Bennet,” said his lady to him one day, “have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last?” [перевод...]

Mr. Bennet replied that he had not. [перевод...]

— “But it is,” returned she; “for Mrs. Long has just been here, and she told me all about it.” [перевод...]

Mr. Bennet made no answer. [перевод...]