An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you mus…

Jane Austen
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An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do. ✨ 'Pride and Prejudice' (1813) ch. 20 (Mr Bennet)
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