April 2, 2008 · 11:44 am

I take no leave of you


“I take no leave of you, Miss Bennet. I send no compliments to your
mother. You deserve no such attention. I am most seriously displeased.”

Lady Catherine De Bourgh, on leaving Lizzy after her surprise appearance at Longbourn
Pride & Prejudice, volume 3, chapter 14

Judi Dench as Lady Catherine

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Filed under Insults, Lady Catherine, Pride and Prejudice

2 Responses to I take no leave of you

  1. Jenny Juliana
    April 4, 2008 at 9:01 pm

    LOL. A wonderful retort!

  2. Mariana
    January 18, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    hahaha
    That is really appropriate!
    Love it!