Английское слово but перевод на русский язык.

The astonishment of the ladies was just what he wished.

That of Mrs. Bennet perhaps surpassing the rest.

Though, when the first tumult of joy was over, she began to declare that it was what she had expected all the while.

— “How good it was in you, my dear Mr. Bennet.

But I knew I should persuade you at last.

I was sure you loved your girls too well to neglect such an acquaintance.

Well, how pleased I am!

And it is such a good joke, too, that you should have gone this morning and never said a word about it till now.”

— “Now, Kitty, you may cough as much as you chuse,” said Mr. Bennet.

And, as he spoke, he left the room, fatigued with the raptures of his wife.