Pride and Prejudice
How does Elizabeth respond to Darcy's proposal?
Volumw 2
Volumw 2
Elizabeth retorts that the manner of his proposal has no influence on her other than to "spare me the concern of refusing you, had you acted in a more gentlemanlike manner."
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