Mr. Collins was not left long to the silent contemplation of his successful love; for Mrs. Bennet, having dawdled about in the vestibule to watch for the end of the conference, no sooner saw Elizabeth open the door and with quick step pass her towards the staircase, than she entered the breakfast-room, and congratulated both him and herself in warm terms on the happy prospect or their nearer connection.
Bennet, qui rôdait dans le vestibule en attendant la fin de l’entretien, n’eut pas plus tôt vu sa fille ouvrir la porte et gagner rapidement l’escalier qu’elle entra dans la salle a manger et félicita Mr. Collins avec chaleur en lui exprimant la joie que lui causait la perspective de leur alliance prochaine.