His list of the common extent of accomplishments has too much truth. But I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen young ladies in the whole range of my acquaintance that are really accomplished.
Elizabeth.
Then you must comprehend a great deal in your idea of an accomplished woman.
Darcy.
Perhaps. To deserve the word, a woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and the modern languages. She must also possess a certain something in her air and manner of walking—the tone of her voice—her address and expression, and to all this she must yet add something more substantial—[With a little bow to Elizabeth.] in the improvement of her mind by extensive reading.
Elizabeth.
[Laughing.] I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women! I rather wonder at your knowing any.
Harris.
[Enters and announces.] Colonel Forster and Mr. Wickham.
[The gentlemen enter, smiling.]