Introduction

[classconscious]

I find those who introduce themselves to an entire party to have a distinct want of property, but the conventions of this particular cabal require me to do as such. This makes me question the motives of the self of two days past in joining it, but still I will oblige for now.

Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy.

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Unless that does not suffice, I’ll retire to the farthest corner at this time.

Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy
Pride and Prejudice