They could talk of nothing but officers; and Mr. Bingley’s large fortune, the mention of which gave animation to their mother, was worthless in their eyes when opposed to the regimentals of an ensign.
of Kitty and Lydia
Pride and Prejudice, Vol 1, Ch 7
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