＂Barely tolerable＂ Pride and Prejudice scene

I've never seen so many pretty girls in my life. You are dancing with the only handsome girl in the room. She is the most beautiful creature I have ever beheld. But her sister Elizabeth is very agreeable. Fairly tolerable, I dare say. Not handsome enough to tempt me. You'd better return to your parlor and enjoy her smiles. You're wasting the time with me. Your friend Miss Lucas is a most amusing young woman. Oh, yes, I adore her. It is a pity she's not more handsome. Mama? But Lizzie will never admit that she's plain. Of course, it's my Jane who is considered the beauty of the county. No, Mama, Mama, please. When she was only 15, there was a gentleman so much in love with her that I was sure he would make her an offer. However, he did write her some very pretty verses. And that put paid to it. I wonder who first discovered the power of poetry in driving away love. I thought that poetry was the food of love. Of a fine stout love, it may. But if it is only a vague inclination, I'm convinced one poor sonnet will kill its stone dead. So what do you recommend to encourage affection? Dancing. Even if one's partner is barely tolerable.