Elizabeth had frequently united with Jane in an endeavour to check the imprudence of Catherine and Lydia; but while they were supported by their mother's indulgence, what chance could there be of improvement?
Elizabeth, ainsi que Jane, s’était bien efforcée de modérer l’exubérance de Catherine et de Lydia, mais, aussi longtemps que celles-ci se sentaient soutenues par l’indulgence de leur mere, a quoi pouvait-on aboutir ?