I am so far from objecting to dancing myself, that I shall hope to be honoured with the hands of all my fair cousins in the course of the evening; and I take this opportunity of soliciting yours, Miss Elizabeth, for the two first dances especially.
– Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 17. Mr. Collins wastes no time in asking Elizabeth for the first two dances at the Netherfield ball. This is much to her dismay, as she was hoping to spend those dances with George Wickham.