"there appears to be no effort on their part (Mr. and Mrs. Bennet)to change or improve their silly selves." (Lydia and Kitty)

They are young enough, there is still time. but why give up?? The only thing that comes up to me is that Mr. Bennet is a gentelman living with 6 females! If I were in his shoes ....maybe I'd go hide in my library too. (smile)