"You are over scrupulous, surely. I dare say Mr. Bingley will be very glad to see you; and I will send a few lines by you to assure him of my hearty consent to his marrying whichever he chooses of the girls; though I must throw in a good word for my little Lizzy."
(From pride and prejudice)
Which word best describes the tone?
A) ironic
B) anxious
C) dejected
D) optimistic
E) embittered
1 answer
Which choice is NOT a negative?