Sir William Lucas.
[Coming up to them all urbanity and smiles.] What a charming amusement for young people this dancing is, Mr. Darcy! I consider it as one of the first refinements of polished societies.
Darcy.
Certainly, sir, and it has the advantage also of being in vogue amongst the less polished societies of the world: every savage can dance.
Sir William.
[Smiling.] Do you often dance at St. James?
Darcy.
Never, sir.
Sir William.
You have a house in town, I conclude.