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Pride and Prejudice | 1. A Truth Universally Acknowledged

Pride and Prejudice

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How to Abuse Your Own Children

Mr Benet said his daughters should visit Mr Bingley when he comes into the neighbourhood. He was concerned that one of them may fall in love with him and therefore need to be visited as soon as possible. His wife, Lady Lucas replied: 'I desire you will do no such thing' But she did send a letter saying her daughter Lizzie had something more of a quickness than her sisters - who are silly and ignorant like other girls.

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