Elizabeth, however, did not choose to take the hint, being well aware that a serious dispute must be the consequence of any reply. Mr. Collins might never make the offer, and till he did, it was useless to quarrel about him.
Apres tout, il se pouvait fort bien que Mr. Collins ne fît jamais la demande de sa main et, jusqu’a ce qu’il la fît, il était bien inutile de se quereller a son sujet.