When James and Leonard were alone, the former, who had been cautious in his praise of Mr. Bingley before, expressed to his brother how very much admired Bingley was in his eyes.
He is just what a giant slayer ought to be, said he, sensible, good humoured, lively; and I never saw such a cache of weaponry! -- so much ease with gunpowder, with such perfect good aim!
He is also handsome, replied Leonard, which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.
I was very much flattered by his asking me to view his armory. I did not expect such a compliment.
Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never. What could be more natural than his asking you away to a secluded chamber in the middle of a party? He could not help seeing that you were about five times as able as every other marksman in the room. No thanks to his gallantry for that. Well, he certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave to like him. You have liked many a stupider person.
Dear Lenny, you catty bitch!
He is just what a giant slayer ought to be, said he, sensible, good humoured, lively; and I never saw such a cache of weaponry! -- so much ease with gunpowder, with such perfect good aim!
He is also handsome, replied Leonard, which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.
I was very much flattered by his asking me to view his armory. I did not expect such a compliment.
Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never. What could be more natural than his asking you away to a secluded chamber in the middle of a party? He could not help seeing that you were about five times as able as every other marksman in the room. No thanks to his gallantry for that. Well, he certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave to like him. You have liked many a stupider person.
Dear Lenny, you catty bitch!