Unwilling as she was to admit an idea so destructive of Jane's happiness, and so dishonorable to the stability of her lover, she could not prevent its frequently occurring. The united efforts of his two unfeeling sisters and of his overpowering friend, assisted by the attractions of Miss Darcy and the amusements of London might be too much, she feared, for the strength of his attachment.
Malgré sa répugnance a admettre une supposition qui ruinait le bonheur de sa sour et donnait une idée si médiocre de la constance de Bingley, elle ne pouvait s’empecher de penser que les efforts réunis de deux sours insensibles et d’un ami autoritaire, joints aux charmes de miss Darcy et aux plaisirs de Londres, pourraient bien avoir raison de son attachement pour Jane.