The Tide of Popularity

After two handsome and rich gentleman took Netherfield Park, their neighbours were eager to meet them, and their curiosity was soon satisfied at a ball in Meryton. At first, Mr Darcy was voted the handsomer of the two, but his manner proved so haughty that before the evening was over his friend, Mr Bingley, was declared quite the better-looking.

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