I might as well enquire,” replied she, “why with so evident… - Jane Austen

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I might as well enquire,” replied she, “why with so evident a design of offending and insulting me, you chose to tell me that you liked me against your will, against your reason, and even against your character?

Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice · October 10, 2000 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Jane Austen (December 16 1775 – July 18 1817) was an English novelist who recorded the domestic manners of the landed gentry. She is known for her classically understated style and sly, ironic humour.

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