— “What a charming amusement for young people this is, Mr. Darcy!
— There is nothing like dancing after all.
— I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished society.”
— “Certainly, Sir;
— and it has the advantage also of being in vogue amongst the less polished societies of the world
— Every savage can dance.”
Sir William only smiled.
— “Your friend performs delightfully,”
he continued after a pause, on seeing Bingley join the group;
— “and I doubt not that you are an adept in the science yourself, Mr. Darcy.”
— “You saw me dance at Meryton, I believe, Sir.”
— “Yes, indeed, and received no inconsiderable pleasure from the sight.
Do you often dance at St. James's?”
— “Never, Sir.”
— “Do you not think it would be a proper compliment to the place?”
— “It is a compliment which I never pay to any place if I can avoid it.”
— “You have a house in town, I conclude?”
mr darcy bowed
Mr. Darcy bowed.