Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

“I thank you for my share of the favour,” said Elizabeth; “but I do not particularly like your way of getting husbands.”

“Dear sir, “I must trouble you once more for congratulations. Elizabeth will soon be the wife of Mr. Darcy. Console Lady Catherine as well as you can. But, if I were you, I would stand by the nephew. He has more to give. “Yours sincerely, etc.”