An Excellent Father

This extract has been taken from Jane Austen's famous novel PRIDE and PREJUDICE. Netherfield Park is vacant for a long time. At last a rich young gentleman, Mr Bingley decides to take the place. When Mrs Bennet comes to know of it, she is extremely delighted because she hopes that Mr Bingley might marry one her daughters. Mr Bingley's being single makes Mrs Bennet all the more particular about it. She wants Mr Bennet not to miss such an acquaintance for the sake of their daughters. She has an apprehension that some other mother with an eligible daughter would exploit such a golden opportunity.