Lydia! Kitty!
how can you be so
My dear Mr Bennet, have
you heard?
Netherfield Park is let at
last. Do you
not want to know who has
taken it?
As you wish to tell me, my
dear,
I doubt I have any choice
in the matter.
Kitty, what have I told you
about listening at the
door?
There's a Mr Bingley
arrived from the North.
- Five thousand a year!
- Really?
- He's single!
- Who's single?
A Mr Bingley, apparently.
Kitty!
How can that possibly
affect them?
Mr Bennet,
tiresome? You mistake me, my dear.
I have the highest respect
for them.
You know he must marry
one of them.
They've been my constant
companions
these twenty years.
That is his design in
settling here?
Papa!
You must go and visit him
at once.
- Is he amiable?
- Who?
Good heavens. People.
- Is he handsome?
- He's sure to be.
For we may not visit if you
do not,
as you well know, Mr
Bennet. With a year,
it would not matter if he
had warts.
- Are you listening? You
never listen.
- You must, Papa! At once! Who's got warts?
There's no need. I already I will consent to
have. his marrying whichever girl
he chooses.
- You have?
- When? - So will he come to the
ball tomorrow?
- I believe so.
Oh, Mr Bennet,
how can you tease me so?
- Mr Bennet!
- I have to have your
muslin!
Have you no compassion
for my poor nerves?
- I'll lend you my green
slippers!
- They were mine.
- I'll do your mending for a
week.
- I'll retrim your new
bonnet.
Two weeks I'll do it for.
It's not the same!
It's not the same.
I can't breathe.
I think one of
my toes just came off.
If every man does not end
the evening
in love with you,
then I'm no judge of
beauty.
- Or men.
- No, they are far too easy
to judge.
They're not all bad.
Humourless poppycocks,
in my limited experience.
Mr Bennet, you must
One day, introduce him
someone will catch your to the girls immediately.
eye,
Smile at Mr Bingley. Smile.
and then you'll have
to watch your tongue.
Mary.
How good of you to come.
Mr Bingley, my eldest
daughter you know.
Which of the painted
peacocks
is our Mr Bingley?
Mrs Bennet, Miss Jane
Bennet,
Elizabeth and Miss Mary
He's on the right. Bennet.
On the left is his sister.
It is a pleasure. I have two
- The person with the others,
quizzical brow? but they're already
- That is his good friend, dancing.
Mr Darcy.
I'm delighted to make your
- He looks miserable, poor acquaintance.
soul.
- He may be, but poor he
is not.
And may I introduce Mr
Darcy
of Pemberley in
Tell me. Derbyshire.
a year, How do you like it
and he owns half of here in Hertfordshire?
Derbyshire.
Very much.
The miserable half.
The library at Netherfield,
I've heard, is one of the
finest.
It fills me with guilt. I'm not
a good
reader. I prefer being out
of doors.
Oh, I mean, I can read, of
course.
And I'm not suggesting
you can't read out of
doors.
I wish I read more, but
there
seem to be so many other
things to do.
That's exactly what I
meant.
Mama, Mama! You will
never, ever believe
what we're about to tell
you.
- Tell me!
- She's going to take the
veil.
- The regiment are
coming!
- Officers?
They're going to be
stationed
the whole winter, right - But her sister Elizabeth is
here. agreeable.
- Perfectly tolerable.
- Officers?
- As far as the eye can Not handsome enough to
see. tempt me. Return
to your partner and enjoy
her smiles.
Oh, look.
Jane's dancing with Mr
Bingley. You're wasting your time
with me.
Mr Bennet.
Count your blessings,
Lizzie. If he
liked you, you'd have to
- Do you dance, Mr Darcy? talk to him.
- Not if I can help it.
Precisely.
I didn't know you were
coming
to see me. What's the
matter? I wouldn't dance with him
for all of Derbyshire,
We are a long way from
Grosvenor Square, let alone the miserable
are we not, Mr Darcy? half.
I've never seen so many Wait!
pretty girls.
- I enjoyed that so much,
You were dancing Miss Lucas.
with the only handsome - How well you dance, Mr
girl. Bingley.
She is the most beautiful I've never enjoyed a dance
creature so much.
I have ever beheld.
My daughter Jane
is a splendid dancer, is
she not?
She is indeed.
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!
Oh, but Lizzie
would never admit that
she's plain.
Of course, it's my Jane
who's considered
the beauty of the county.
Mama, please!
When she was a
gentleman
was so much in love with
her,
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 discovered
the power
of poetry in driving away
love.
- I thought poetry was the
food of love.
- Of a fine, stout love.
But if it is only a vague
inclination,
one poor sonnet will kill it.
So, what do you
recommend
to encourage affection?
Dancing. Even if one's
partner
is barely tolerable.
Mr Bingley is just what
a young man ought to be.
- Sensible, good-
humoured...
- Handsome, conveniently
rich...
Marriage should not be
driven
by thoughts of money.
Only deep love
will persuade me to marry.
- Which is why I'll end up
an old maid.
- Do you really believe he
liked me?
He danced with you most
of the night,
and stared at you the rest.
I give you leave to like
him.
You've liked many
stupider.
You're a great deal too apt
to like people in general.
All the world
is good in your eyes.
Not his friend. I still can't
believe
what he said about you.
Mr Darcy?
I'd more easily forgive his
vanity
had he not wounded mine.
But no matter.
I doubt we shall ever
speak again.
He danced with Miss
Lucas.
We were all there, dear.
It is a shame she's not
more handsome.
There's a spinster
in the making and no
mistake.
The fourth with a Miss
King
of little standing,
and the fifth again with
Jane.
If he had any compassion,
he would've sprained his
ankle.
The way you carry on,
you'd think our girls look
forward
to a grand inheritance.
When you die,
which may be very soon,
they will be left without a
roof over
their head nor a penny to
their name.
- Please, it's ten in the
morning.
- A letter to Miss Bennet,
ma'am.
From Netherfield Hall.
Praise the Lord. We are
saved!
Make haste, Jane,
make haste. Oh, happy
day!
It is from Caroline Bingley.
She has invited me to dine
with her.
- Her brother will be dining
out.
- Dining out?
- Can I take the carriage?
- Let me see.
- It is too far to walk.
- This is unaccountable of
him.
Mama, the carriage for
Jane?
Certainly not. She'll go on
horseback.
Horseback!
Lizzie.
Now she'll have to stay the
night,
exactly as I predicted.
Good grief, woman,
your skills in the art of
matchmaking
are positively occult.
Though I don't think,
Mama,
you can take credit for
making it rain.
"My friends will not hear of
me
returning home until I am
better.
Excepting a sore throat, a
fever and
a headache, nothing is
wrong with me."
If Jane does die it will be a
comfort
to know it was in pursuit of
Mr Bingley.
People do not die of colds.
But she may perish with
the
shame of having such a
mother.
I must go to Netherfield at
once.
Lady Bathurst is
redecorating
her ballroom in the French
style.
A little unpatriotic, don't
you think?
Miss Elizabeth Bennet.
Good Lord, did you walk
here?
I did.
- I'm so sorry. How is my
sister?
- She's upstairs.
Thank you.
My goodness, did you
see her hem? Six inches
deep in mud.
She looked positively
mediaeval. - Now that pig is...
- Mr Bennet.
I feel such a terrible
imposition. It's all going to plan.
They're being so kind to He's half in love with her
me. already.
I don't know who is more - Who is, blossom?
pleased at your - Mr Bingley.
being here, Mama or Mr
Bingley.
He doesn't mind
that she hasn't a penny.
Thank you for tending
to my sister so diligently.
He has more than enough
for the two of them.
She's in far better comfort
than at home.
- How will we meet them?
- Easy!
It's a pleasure.
Wait for me!
I mean, it's not a pleasure
that she's ill. Of course
not.
You drop something. They
pick it up. And then you're
introduced.
It's a pleasure that she's
here,
being ill.
Officers!
Not going to be famous,
our pig. You write uncommonly
fast, Mr Darcy.
Black on the back, but not
related You're mistaken. I write
to the learned pig of slowly.
Norwich.

How many letters you
must have occasion
to write, Mr Darcy.
Letters of business.
How odious I should think
them.
It is fortunate, then,
they fall to me and not
you.
Tell your sister I long to
see her.
- I've already told her
once.
- I do dote on her.
I was quite in raptures
at her beautiful design for
a table.
Perhaps you will give me
leave
to defer your raptures.
I have not room enough
to do them justice.
You young ladies are so
accomplished.
- What do you mean?
- You paint tables, play the
piano
And she must improve her
mind
by extensive reading.
and embroider cushions.
I'm no longer surprised at
I never heard of a lady, your knowing
but people say she's only six accomplished
accomplished. women.
The word is applied too - I wonder at you knowing
liberally. any.
- Are you so severe on
your own sex?
I do not know more than
half a dozen women
I never saw such a
woman. She would
certainly be a fearsome
- that are truly thing to behold.
accomplished.
- Nor I.
Miss Elizabeth,
let us take a turn about the
Goodness, you must room.
comprehend
a great deal in the idea.
It's refreshing, is it not,
after sitting so long in one
- I do. attitude?
- Absolutely.
It is a small kind of
She must have a accomplishment,
knowledge of music, I suppose.
singing, drawing, dancing
Will you not join us, Mr
and the modern languages Darcy?
to deserve the word.
You can only have two
And something in her air motives,
and manner of walking. and I would interfere with
either.
What can he mean?
The surest way to
disappoint him
would be to ask him
nothing.
Do tell us, Mr Darcy.
Either you are
in each other's confidence
and you have
secret affairs to discuss,
or you are conscious
that your figures
appear to the greatest
advantage by walking.
If the first,
I should get in your way.
If the second,
I can admire you much
better from here.
How shall we punish him
for such a speech?
- We could laugh at him.
- No. Mr Darcy is not to be
teased.
Are you too proud, Mr What an excellent room
Darcy? And would you have, sir.
you consider pride a fault
or a virtue?
Such expensive
furnishings.
- I couldn't say.
- We're trying to find a fault
in you.
I do hope
you intend to stay here, Mr
Bingley.
I find it hard to forgive
the follies and vices of
others,
Absolutely, I find the
country
very diverting. Don't you
or their offences against agree, Darcy?
me.
I find it perfectly adequate.
My good opinion,
once lost, is lost forever.
Even if society
is a little less varied than in
Oh, dear. town.
I cannot tease you about
that.
Less varied? Not at all.
What a shame,
for I dearly love to laugh.
We dine with four and
families
of all shapes and sizes.
A family trait, I think.
Sir William Lucas, for
A Mrs Bennet, a Miss instance,
Bennet, is a very agreeable man.
a Miss Bennet and a Miss
Bennet, sir.
And a good deal less self-
important
Are we to receive every than some people half his
Bennet in the country? rank.

Mr Bingley,
is it true you will hold a ball
here?
A ball?
It would be an excellent
way to meet new
friends. You could invite
the militia.
- Oh, do hold a ball!
- Kitty!
When your sister recovers,
you shall name the day.
I think a ball is an irrational
way
to gain new acquaintance.
It would be better if
conversation,
not dancing, were the
order of the day.
Indeed, much more
rational,
but rather less like a ball.
Thank you, Mary.
What a fine imposing
place to be sure,
is it not, my dears?
There's no house
to equal it in the county.
- Mr Darcy.
- Miss Bennet.
- There she is.
- I don't know how to thank
you.
You're welcome any time
you feel the least bit
poorly.
Thank you for your
stimulating company.
Most instructive.
Not at all. The pleasure is
all mine.
- Mr Darcy.
- Miss Elizabeth.
And then there was one
with great long lashes, like
a cow.
Ask Mrs Hill
to order us a sirloin, Betsy.
Just the one, mind.
We're not made of money.
I hope, my dear,
you've ordered a good
dinner today.
I've reason to expect
an addition to our family
party.
His name's Mr Collins,
the dreaded cousin.
- Who is to inherit?
- Everything.
Even my piano stool
belongs to Mr Collins.
When?
He may turn us out of the
house
as soon as he pleases.
The estate passes directly
to him
and not to us poor
females.
Mr Collins, at your service.
What a superbly featured
room
and what excellent
potatoes.
It's many years since
I've had such an Does she have any
exemplary vegetable. family?

or are they
the result of previous
To which fair cousin One daughter, the heiress study?
should I compliment of Rosings
the excellence of the and very extensive
cooking? property.
They arise
from what is passing at the
time.
We are perfectly able to I've often observed to Lady
keep a cook. Catherine

And though I do
sometimes amuse myself
Excellent. that her daughter with arranging such little
seemed born to be a compliments,
duchess,

I'm very pleased

the estate can afford such I always wish to give them
a living. for she has all the superior as unstudied an air as
graces possible.
of elevated rank.

I'm honoured to have as

my patroness Oh, believe me, no one
Lady Catherine de Bourgh. These kind of compliments would suspect
are always acceptable to your manners to be
the ladies, rehearsed.

You've heard of her, I

presume?
and which I conceive After dinner, I thought
myself I might read to you for an
particularly bound to pay. hour or two.
My small rectory abuts her
estate,

How happy for you, Mr I have with me Fordyce's

Collins, Sermons
Rosings Park,
and she often
condescends
to possess the talent for which speak very
flattering eloquently
with such delicacy. on all matters moral.
to drive by my humble
dwelling
in her little phaeton and
ponies. Do these attentions Are you familiar with
proceed Fordyce's Sermons,
from the impulse of the Miss Bennet?
moment

Mrs Bennet, I have been
bestowed by the
good grace of Lady
Catherine de Bourgh
a parsonage of no mean
size.
I have become aware of
the fact.
It is my avowed hope
that soon I may find a
mistress for it.
And I have to inform you
that the eldest Miss
Bennet
has captured my special
attention.
Oh, Mr Collins.
Unfortunately, it is
incumbent upon me
to hint that the eldest Miss
Bennet
is very soon to be
engaged.
Engaged.
But Miss Lizzie, - We happened to be
next to her in age and looking for ribbon.
beauty, - White, for the ball.
would make anyone an Shall we all look
excellent partner. for some ribbon together?
Do not you agree? Mr - Good afternoon, Mr
Collins? James.
- Miss Lydia, Miss Bennet.
Indeed. Indeed.
I shan't even browse.
A very agreeable
alternative. I can't be trusted.
I have poor taste in
ribbons.
Mr Collins is a man who
makes you despair at the
entire sex. Only a truly confident man
would admit that.
- Yours, I believe.
- Oh, Mr Wickham, how No, it's true.
perfect you are.
And buckles.
He picked up my When it comes to buckles,
handkerchief. I'm lost.
Did you drop yours on
purpose?
- You must be the shame
of the regiment.
Mr Wickham is a - The laughing stock.
lieutenant.
What do your superiors do
- An enchanted lieutenant. with you?
- What are you up to,
Liddy?
Ignore me. I'm of next to
no importance,
so it's easily done.
 You can't invite people
to other people's balls. - by your relations with the
- Lizzie, lend me some gentleman.
money. - It is not for me to be
- You already owe me a driven away.
fortune. Of course, you must come,
Mr Wickham.

If he wishes to avoid
- Allow me to oblige. seeing me,
- No, Mr Wickham, If you'll excuse me, he must go, not I.
please... ladies, enjoy the day.

I must ask, what is the

I insist. Do you plan to go manner
to the Netherfield ball, Mr of your disapproval of Mr
Wickham? Darcy?

- I pity the French.

- So do I.
Perhaps. How long My father managed his
has Mr Darcy been a estate.
guest there?
- Look, Mr Bingley.
- Mr Bingley!
We grew up together,
About a month. Darcy and I.

I was just on my way to

your house.
Forgive me, but are you His father treated me like a
acquainted with him, with second son,
Mr Darcy? loved me like a son.
How do you like
my ribbons for your ball?

Indeed, I've been We were both with him the

connected day he died.
- Very beautiful. with his family since
- She is. Look, she's infancy.
blooming.
With his last breath,

You may well be

Oh, Lydia. surprised,
given our cold greeting this his father bequeathed me
afternoon. the rectory in his estate.

Be sure to invite Mr
Wickham.
He is a credit to his I hope your plans in favour He knew I had my heart
profession. of Meryton will not be set
affected on joining the Church.
 How could Mr Darcy do
such a thing? - Mrs Bennet.
But Darcy ignored his - Miss Bingley.
wishes
and gave the living to
another man. I will discover the truth
from Mr Bingley this Charming.
evening.

- But why?
- Jealousy. I'm so pleased you're here.
Let Mr Darcy contradict it
himself.

His father... So am I.

Well, he loved me better
and Darcy couldn't stand
it.
- How cruel.
- So now I'm a poor foot-
soldier.
Till he does,
I hope never to encounter
him. And how are you? Miss
Elizabeth?
Are you looking for
someone?
Poor, unfortunate, Mr
Wickham.
No, not at all, I was just
admiring
Wickham is twice the man the general splendour.
Darcy is.

Too lowly even to be

noticed. - It is breathtaking, Mr
And, let us hope, Bingley.
a rather more willing - Good.
dancer.
- Breathe in!
- I can't anymore. You're
hurting. You might have passed
There they are, look. a few pleasantries with Mr
Bingley.

Betsy.
- Oh, yes.
- Billy. I've never met a
more pleasant gentleman
Betsy! in all my years.

Jane Martin is here.

- There must've been a Did you see how he dotes

misunderstanding.
- Jane, you never think ill
of anybody.
on her?
May I say what an
immense pleasure
it is to see you again.
Dear Jane,
always doing what's best included, have It is my intention, if I may
for her family. complimented me be so bold,

- Charlotte! on my lightness of foot. to remain close to you

- Lizzie! throughout the evening.

Apparently, your Mr
- Have you seen Mr Wickham has May I have the next
Wickham? been called on some dance,
- No. Perhaps he's through business to town. Miss Elizabeth?
here.

Dancing is of little You may.

Lizzie, Mr Wickham is not consequence
here. to me, but it does...
Apparently, he's been
detained. - Did I agree to dance with
Mr Darcy?
...but it does afford - I dare say you will find
the opportunity to lavish... him amiable.
Detained where? He must
be here.

...upon one's partner It would be most

attentions... inconvenient since I've
- There you are. - My informer tells me... sworn to loathe him for all
- Mr Collins. eternity.

...that he would be less

Perhaps you will do me inclined - I love this dance.
the honour, to be engaged, were it not - Indeed. Most
Miss Elizabeth. for... invigorating.

Oh, I did not think you ...the presence It is your turn to say
danced, of a certain gentleman. something,
Mr Collins. Mr Darcy.

Which is my primary
I do not think it object. I talked about the dance.
incompatible
with the office of a
clergyman.
That gentleman barely Now you ought to remark
warrants the name. on the size
of the room or the number
Several people, her of couples.
Ladyship
I'm perfectly happy to
oblige.
What would you like most
to hear?
That reply will do for
present.
Perhaps by and by I may
observe
that private balls
are much pleasanter than
public ones.
For now, we may remain
silent.
Do you talk as a rule while
dancing?
No. No, I prefer to be
unsociable and taciturn.
Makes it all so much more
enjoyable,
don't you think?
Tell me, do you and your
sisters
very often walk to
Meryton?
Yes, we often walk to
Meryton.
It's a great opportunity
to meet new people.
- Is that Mr Darcy of
Pemberley?
- I believe so.
When you met us, we'd
just had the
pleasure of forming a new
acquaintance. I must make myself known
to him.
Mr Wickham's blessed
with such happy He's a nephew of my
manners, he's sure of patroness,
making friends. Lady Catherine.
Whether he's capable He will consider it an
of retaining them is less impertinence.
so.
Mr Darcy.
He's been so unfortunate
as to lose
your friendship. That is
irreversible? Mr Darcy.
- It is. Why do you ask Mr Darcy. Good evening...
such a question?
- To make out your
character.
What interesting relatives
you have.
- What have you
discovered?
- Very little. Mary, dear,
you've delighted us long
enough.
I hear such different
accounts
of you as puzzle me Let the other young ladies
exceedingly. have a turn.
I hope to afford you more ... since I was a child,
clarity and then she died.
in the future.

I have a beautiful grey.
Of course, Caroline's
a much better rider than I,
of course.
Oh, yes. We fully expect
a most advantageous
marriage.
And my Jane, marrying so
grand,
must throw her sisters in
the way.
Clearly my family are
seeing who can
expose themselves to the
most ridicule.
- At least Bingley has not
noticed.
- No.
- I think he likes her very
much.
- But does she like him?
Few of us are secure
enough to be
in love without proper
encouragement.
Bingley likes her
enormously,
but might not do more Mary, my dear Mary.
if she does not help him Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
on.
- I've been practising all
She's just shy. If he cannot week.
perceive her regard, he is - I know, my dear.
a fool.
I hate balls.
We are all fools in love.
Mr Bennet, wake up.
He does not know
her character as we do.
Oh, I've never had such a
good time!
She should move fast
and snap him up.
Charles, you cannot be
serious.
There is plenty of time
for us to get to know him
afterwards.
We'll have a wedding here
in less than
three months if you ask
I can't help feeling me, Mr Bennet.
that someone's going to
produce a piglet
Mr Bennet!
and make us chase it.
Mary, please.
- Oh, dear!
- I do apologise, sir.
Thank you, Mr Hill.
I'm awfully sorry. Do
forgive me. Mrs Bennet, I was hoping,
if it would not trouble you,
Emily, please!
that I might solicit
a private audience with
Miss Elizabeth.
 was to choose such a one

Almost as soon
Oh, certainly, as I entered the house,
Lizzie would be very from among Mr Bennet's
happy indeed. daughters,

I singled you out

Everyone, out. Mr Collins
would like
a private audience with
your sister.
Wait, Mr Collins can have
nothing
to say to me that anybody
need not hear.
as the companion of my
future life.
But before I am run away
with my feelings,
perhaps I may state
my reasons for marrying.
for I am to inherit the
estate
and such an alliance will
surely...
...suit everyone.

I desire you will stay where Firstly, that it is And now nothing remains
you are. the duty of a clergyman but for me to
Everyone else to the assure you in the most
drawing room. animated language

to set the example

of matrimony in his parish.
- Mr Bennet. - of the violence of my
- But... affections.
- Mr Collins!
Secondly, I am convinced
it will add greatly to my
Now. happiness.
And no reproach
on the subject of fortune

- Jane. Jane, don't... Jane! And thirdly,

- Jane. that it is at the urging
- will cross my lips once
we're married.
- You forget I have given
Papa, stay. of my esteemed no answer.
patroness,
Lady Catherine,

Dear Miss Elizabeth, Lady Catherine will

thoroughly approve when I
that I select a wife. speak to her

My attentions have been

too marked to be
mistaken. My object in coming to of your modesty, economy
Longbourn
and other amiable Mr Collins may not have
qualities. according to the usual Lizzie.
practice
of elegant females.

Sir, I am honoured by your - What am I to do?

proposal, - Well, come and talk to
but I regret that I must I am not the sort of female her.
decline it. to torment a respectable
man.

Now!
I know ladies
don't seek to seem too Please understand me,
eager... I cannot accept you.
- Tell her you insist they
marry.
- Papa, please.
Mr Collins, I am perfectly Headstrong, foolish child.
serious.
You could not make me
happy. You will have this house
Don't worry, Mr Collins. and save your sisters from
We'll have this destitution.
little hiccup dealt with
And I'm the last woman immediately.
in the world who could
make you happy. - I can't marry him.
- Go and say you've
Lizzie. Lizzie! changed your mind.

I flatter myself that your

refusal
is merely a natural Mr Bennet, we're all in an - Think of your family.
delicacy. uproar! - You cannot make me.

Besides, despite manifold You must come Mr Bennet, say something.

attractions, and make Lizzie marry Mr
Collins.

Your mother insists

it is by no means certain upon you marrying Mr
another offer Mr Collins has proposed to Collins.
of marriage will ever be Lizzie,
made to you.

Yes, or I shall never see

but she vowed she will not her again.
I must conclude that you have him,
simply seek and now the danger is
to increase my love by
suspense, From this day onward, you
must be
a stranger to one of your I don't understand
parents. what would take him from - It's more likely he does
Netherfield. not love me.
- He loves you. Do not
give up.
Who will maintain you
when your father is dead? Why does he not know
when he'll return?
Go to our aunt and uncle's
in London,
Your mother will never see
you again Read it.
if you do not marry Mr
Collins, let it be known you are
there
"Mr Darcy is impatient to and I am sure he will come
see his sister to you.
and I will never see you and we are scarcely less
again eager.
if you do.
Give my love to my sister
and try not to be a burden,
I do not think Georgiana dear.
Thank you, Papa. Darcy
has her equal for beauty,

Poor Jane.
Ungrateful child!
I shall never speak to you elegance and
again. accomplishment.
I hope to call her hereafter Still, a girl likes to be
my sister." crossed in love now and
then.
Not that I take
much pleasure in talking.
Is that not clear enough?

Poor Jane.
People who suffer as I do
from nervous complaints Caroline sees her brother
in love with you
Still, a girl likes to be
crossed in love now and
can have no pleasure then.
in talking to anybody. and has taken him off
to persuade him
otherwise.
It gives her something to
Jane! think of

But I know her to be

incapable
What's the matter? Jane? of wilfully deceiving and a sort of distinction
anyone. amongst her companions.

- I'm sure that will cheer
her up, Papa.
- It's your turn now, Lizzie.
You've turned down
Collins.
You're free to go off
and be jilted yourself.
What about Mr Wickham?
He's a pleasant fellow
and he'd do the job
credibly.
- Father...
- And you have an
affectionate mother
who would make the most
of it.
- Charlotte!
- My dear Lizzie.
I've come her to tell you
the news.
Mr Collins and I are...
engaged.
- Engaged?
- Yes.
- To be married?
- What other kind of
engaged is there?
For heaven's sake, Lizzie,
don't look at me like that.
I should be
as happy with him as any
other.
- But he's ridiculous.
- Oh, hush.
Not all of us can afford to
be romantic.
I've been offered
a comfortable home and
protection.
There's a lot to be thankful
for.
I'm years old.
I've no money and no
prospects.
I'm already a burden to my
parents.
And I'm frightened.
So don’t judge me, Lizzie.
Don't you dare judge me.
Dear Charlotte,
thank you for your letter.
I'm glad the house,
furniture and roads are to
your taste,
and that Lady Catherine's
behaviour
is friendly and obliging.
What with your departure,
Jane's to London
and the militia to the North
with the colourful Mr
Wickham,
I must confess, the view
from where I sit has been
rather grey.
As for the favour you ask,
it is no favour at all.
I would be happy to visit
you
at your earliest
convenience.
Welcome to our humble
abode.
My wife encourages me to
spend time
in the garden for my
health.
 Miss de Bourgh.
Great news.

I think our guest is tired

after her journey. - So, you are Elizabeth
We received an invitation Bennet?
to Rosings - I am, your Ladyship.
from Lady Catherine.
I plan many
improvements. I intend to
throw out a bough and This is my daughter.
plant a lime walk. How wonderful!

- It's kind of you to ask us

I flatter myself Do not make yourself to dine.
that any young lady would uneasy - The rug alone cost
be happy about your apparel. upwards of £ .

to be the mistress of such Just put on the best you've Mr Darcy.

a house. brought.

What are you doing here?

We shan't be disturbed Lady Catherine's never
here. been averse
to the truly humble.
Mr Darcy,
I had no idea we had the
This parlour is for honour.
my own particular use. One of the most
extraordinary
sights in all of Europe.
- Miss Elizabeth, I'm a
Oh, Lizzie, it's such a guest here.
pleasure - You know my nephew?
to run my own home. The glazing alone
costs upwards of £ .

I had the pleasure

- Charlotte, come here! of meeting your nephew in
- What's happened? Come along. Come along. Hertfordshire.

Has the pig escaped A little later we'll play Colonel Fitzwilliam. How
again? cards. do you do?
Oh, it's Lady Catherine.

Your Ladyship. Mr Collins, you can't sit

Come and see, Lizzie. next to your wife. Move.
Over there.

Harvey, I wonder,
could you get me the fish
course...
I trust your family is in
good health,
Miss Elizabeth?
They are, thank you.
My eldest sister is in
London.
Perhaps you saw her
there.
I haven't been fortunate
enough...
Do you play the pianoforte,
Miss Bennet?
- A little, ma'am, and very
poorly.
- Do you draw?
No, not at all.
Your sisters, do they
draw?
Not one.
That's very strange.
That's very odd.
I suppose you had no
opportunity.
And you second. The
younger ones
out before the elders are
Your mother should've married?
taken you to town
for the benefit of the
masters.
Your youngest sisters
must be very young.
My mother wouldn't have
minded,
but my father hates town. Yes, my youngest is not .
- Has your governess left But it would be hard on
you? younger sisters
- We never had a
governess.
not to have their
amusement
No governess? Five because the elder is still
daughters unmarried.
brought up at home
without a governess?
It would hardly encourage
sisterly affection.
I never heard such a thing.
Your mother
must've been a slave to
your education. Upon my word, you give
your opinion
very decidedly for so
young a person.
Not at all, Lady Catherine.
Pray, what is your age?
Your younger sisters,
are they out in society?
With three younger sisters
grown up,
- Yes, ma'am, all. you can hardly expect me
- All? to own to it.
What, all five out at once?
Come, Miss Bennet, and
play for us.
- No, I beg you.
- For music is my delight.
In fact,
there are few people in
England
who have more true
enjoyment of music.
Or better natural taste.
If I had ever learnt,
I should've been a great
proficient.
So would Anne,
if her health would've
allowed her.
I'm not afflicted with false
modesty, when I say I play
poorly...
Come, Lizzie, her
Ladyship demands it.
How does Georgiana get
along, Darcy?
- She plays very well.
- I hope she practises.
No excellence can be
acquired
without constant practice.
I've told Mrs Collins this.
Though you have no
instrument,
you're welcome to come to
Rosings
and play on the pianoforte
in the housekeeper's
room.
You'll be in nobody's way
in that part of the house.
You mean to frighten me
by coming in all your state
to hear me.
But I won't be alarmed,
even if your sister does
play so well.
I know that I cannot alarm
you
even should I wish it.
What was my friend like
in Hertfordshire?
You really care to know?
Prepare yourself
for something very
dreadful.
The first time I saw him,
he danced with nobody,
though gentlemen were
scarce
and there was more than
one lady without a partner.
- I knew nobody beyond
my own party.
- Nobody can be
introduced at a ball.
Fitzwilliam, I need you.
I do not have the talent
of conversing easily
with people I have never
met before.
Perhaps you should take
your aunt's advice and
practise.
Dear Jane...
Mr Darcy.
 I wonder he does not
Please, do be seated. to whom it may apply marry and secure
for consolation in distress. a lasting convenience of
that kind.

Mr and Mrs Collins

have gone to the village. There are many
conveniences which - She would be a lucky
others can supply and we woman.
cannot procure. - Really?
This is a charming house.

I have in view those Darcy is a most loyal

I believe my aunt did a objects companion.
great deal
to it when Mr Collins first
arrived.
which are only He recently came to the
to be obtained through rescue of one of his
intercourse... friends.
I believe so.

Forgive me, through the What happened?

She could not have intercourse
bestowed of friendship or civility.
her kindness on a more
grateful subject. He saved him
from an imprudent
On such occasions, the marriage.
proud man steps
- Shall I call for some tea? forth to meet you not with
- No, thank you. cordiality,
Who's the man?

Good day, Miss Elizabeth, but with the suspicion of

it's been a pleasure. one His closest friend, Charles
who reconnoitres an Bingley.
enemy...

What on earth have you

done Did Mr Darcy give a
to poor Mr Darcy? - How long do you plan to reason
stay? for this interference?
- As long as Darcy
chooses.
I have no idea.
There were apparently
strong objections to the
- I am at his disposal. lady.
Every mind must have - Everyone appears to be.
some counsellor

What kind of objections?

Her lack of fortune?
I think it was her family
that was considered
unsuitable.
- So he separated them?
- I believe so. I know
nothing else.
Miss Elizabeth.
I have struggled in vain
and can bear it no longer.
These past months have
been a torment.
I came to Rosings only to
see you.
I have fought against
judgement, my family's
expectation,
the inferiority of your birth,
my rank.
I will put them aside
and ask you to end my
agony.
- I don't understand.
- I love you.
Most ardently.
Please do me the honour
of accepting my hand.
Sir, I appreciate the
struggle
you have been through,
and I am very sorry
to have caused you pain.
It was unconsciously done.
- Is this your reply?
- Yes, sir.
- Are you laughing at me?
- No.
Are you rejecting me?
I'm sure the feelings which
hindered
your regard will help you
overcome it.
Might I ask why with so
little civility
I am thus repulsed?
I might enquire why you
told me you
liked me against your
better judgement?
If I was uncivil,
then that is some excuse.
- But you know I have
other reasons.
- What reasons?
Do you think anything
might tempt me
to accept the man who has
ruined
the happiness of a most
beloved sister?
Do you deny that you
separated
a young couple who loved
each other,
exposing your friend
to censure for caprice
and my sister to derision
for disappointed hopes,
involving them both in
acute misery?
- I do not deny it.
- How could you do it?
I believed your sister
indifferent to him.
I realised his attachment
was deeper than hers. - No, it was more than Thank you. Perhaps these
that. offences
- How, sir? might have been
overlooked
She's shy!

The lack of propriety

shown by your had not your pride been
Bingley was persuaded mother, younger sisters hurt
she didn't feel strongly. and your father. by my scruples about our
relationship.

- You suggested it. Forgive me. You and your

- For his own good. sister I am to rejoice in the
I must exclude from this. inferiority
of your circumstances?

My sister hardly shows

her true feelings to me. And what about Mr
Wickham? And those are the words of
a gentleman.

I suppose his fortune

had some bearing? Mr Wickham?
Your arrogance and
conceit, your selfish
disdain for the feelings of
I wouldn't do your sister What excuse can you others
the dishonour. give for your behaviour?

made me realise you were

- It was suggested... - You take an eager the last man
- What was? interest. in the world I could ever
- He told me of his marry.
misfortunes.

It was clear an
advantageous marriage... Forgive me, madam,
- Oh, they have been for taking up so much of
great. your time.
- You ruin his chances
- Did my sister give that
impression?
- No! I came to leave you this.
yet treat him with sarcasm.

- No. There was, however, I shall not renew the

your family... So this is your opinion of sentiments
- Our want of connection? me? which were so disgusting
to you.
But if I may, I will address
the
two offences you have laid
against me.
My father loved Mr
Wickham as a son.
He left him a generous
living.
But upon my father's
death,
Mr Wickham announced
he had no intention of
taking orders.
He demanded the value of
the living,
which he'd gambled away
within weeks.
He then wrote,
demanding more money,
which I refused.
After which,
he severed all
acquaintance.
He came back to see us
last summer, and
declared passionate love
for my sister,
whom he tried to persuade
to elope with him.
She is to inherit £ . Your aunt and uncle are
When it was made clear
he would never
receive a penny of it, he
disappeared.
I will not attempt to convey
the depth
of Georgiana's despair.
She was years old.
As to the other matter,
of your sister and Mr
Bingley,
though the motives which
governed me
may appear insufficient,
they were in the service of
a friend.
Lizzie.
Are you all right?
I hardly know.
Lizzie. How fortunate you
have arrived.
here
to deliver Jane from
London.
- How is Jane?
- She's in the drawing
room.
I'm quite over him. If he
passed me
in the street, I'd hardly
notice.
London is so diverting. It's
true.
There's so much to
entertain.
What news from Kent?
Nothing.
At least not much to
entertain.
Lizzie, tell Mama!
Stop making such a fuss.
- Why didn't she ask me as
well?
- Because I'm better
company.
 she can hardly grow any
And Kitty will follow, as worse.
- What's the matter? always.
- I've just as much right.

If she does, we'd be

Lizzie, we shall have no obliged to
Let's all go. peace lock her up for the rest of
until she goes. her life.

Lydia's been invited to

Brighton Is that really all you care Lizzie, you're welcome to
with the Forsters. about? accompany us.

Sea-bathing would set me Colonel Forster is a The Peak District is not

up nicely. sensible man. Brighton.

I shall dine with the He will keep her Officers are thin on the
officers out of any real mischief. ground
every night. which may influence your
decision.

And she's too poor

Papa, don't let her go. to be an object of prey to
anyone. Come to the Peak District
with us,
Lizzie, and get some fresh
Lydia will never be easy air.
until she's It's dangerous.
exposed herself in some
public place.
The glories of nature.
I am certain the officers What are men
will find compared to rocks and
And we could never women better worth their mountains?
expect her while.
to do it with so little
inconvenience.
Men are either eaten up
Let us hope, in fact, with arrogance or stupidity.
that her stay in Brighton
If you do not check her,

If they are amiable,

will teach her her own they have no minds of
she'll be fixed as the insignificance. their own.
silliest flirt
who ever made her family
ridiculous.
At any rate, Take care, my love.
That savours strongly of He's a lot like his father.
bitterness.

Well, he's so...

When my husband was ill,
I saw Mr Darcy when I was Mr Darcy couldn't do
at Rosings. enough.
I'd rather not, he's so...
he's so...

Why did you not tell me? He just organised the

servants for me.
- So what?
- So rich.
Did he mention Mr
Bingley? This is he, Mr Darcy.

By heavens, Lizzie,
what a snob you are!
No. A handsome face.

Objecting to Mr Darcy
No, he did not. because of his Lizzie, is it a true likeness?
wealth. The poor man
can't help it.

Oh, what are men Does the young lady

compared to rocks and know Mr Darcy?
mountains? He won't be there anyway.
These great men are
never at home.
Only a little.
Or carriages that work?

Keep up.
Do you not think him
Where exactly are we? a handsome man, miss?

- Is your master much at

home?
Quite close to Pemberley. - Not as much as I would Yes.
wish.

- Mr Darcy's home? Yes, I dare say he is.

- That's the fellow. He dearly loves it here.

This is his sister, Miss

Very well-stocked lake. If he should marry, Georgiana.
I've a hankering to see it. you might see more of
him.

She sings and plays all

Oh, no, let's not. day long.
 - Very civil.
Is she at home? Yes. - Not at all how you'd
painted him.

Miss Elizabeth. I'm so sorry to intrude.

To dine with him?

- I thought you were in They said the house was

London. open There's something
- No. for visitors. I had no idea. pleasant
about his mouth when he
speaks.

No, I'm not. - May I see you back to

the village?
- No. You don't mind delaying
our journey another day?
No.

- I'm very fond of walking.

- Yes. He particularly wants you
- We would not have to meet his sister.
come...
- I came back a day
early... Yes, I know.
His sister.

I'm with my aunt and Goodbye, Mr Darcy.

uncle. Miss Elizabeth!

This way, sir.

And are you having a My sister, Miss Georgiana.
pleasant trip?

Are you sure you

wouldn't like to join us? My brother has told me
Very pleasant. so much about you,

We've just met Mr Darcy.

- Tomorrow we go to You didn't tell us that you'd - I feel as if we are friends
Matlock. seen him. already.
- Tomorrow? - Thank you.

He's asked us to dine with

- Are you staying at him tomorrow. - What a beautiful
Lambton? He was very civil, was he pianoforte.
- Yes, at the Rose and not? - My brother gave it to me.
Crown.

- He shouldn't have.
- I should have.
- Very well then.
- Easily persuaded, is she
not?
He once had to put up with
my playing.
- He says you play so well.
- Then he has perjured
himself.
- I said "quite well".
- "Quite well" is not "very
well".
I'm satisfied.
- Mr Gardiner, are you
fond of fishing?
- Very much.
Would you accompany me
to the lake this afternoon?
Its occupants have been
left
in peace too long.
- I would be delighted.
- Do you play duets, Miss
Elizabeth?
- Only when forced.
- Brother, you must force
her.
Splendid fishing, good
company. What a capital
fellow.
Thank you so much, Mr
Darcy.
A letter for you, madam.
Oh, it's from Jane.
It is the most dreadful
news.
Lydia has run away...
...with Mr Wickham.
They are gone to Lord
knows where.
She has no money, no
connections.
I fear she is lost forever.
This is my fault.
If only I had exposed
Wickham
when I should.
No, this is my fault.
I might have prevented all
this
by being open with my
sisters.
Has anything been done to
recover her?
My father has gone to
London,
but I know nothing can be
done.
We have not the smallest
hope.
Would I could help you.
Sir, I think it is too late.
This is grave indeed.
I will leave you. Goodbye.
We must go at once.
I will join Mr Bennet and
find Lydia
before she ruins the
family.
Why did the Forsters
let her out of their sight?
I always said they were
unfit
to take charge of her.
- And now she is ruined.
- You are all ruined.
Who will take you now
with a fallen sister?
Poor Mr Bennet will now
have
to fight the perfidious
Wickham
and then be killed.
He hasn't found him yet,
Mama.
Mr Collins will turn us out
before he is cold.
Do not be so alarmed. Our
uncle
is in London helping in the
search.
Lydia must know
what this must be doing to
my nerves.
Such flutterings
and spasms all over me! They will be if Father
settles £
a year on her. That is his
condition.
My baby Lydia, my baby!
- You will agree to this,
How could she do such a Father?
thing - Of course.
to her poor mama?
God knows how much
- You can't do that! your uncle
- Don't be such a baby. must've laid on that
wretched man.
- Kitty, give it to me.
- Who's it for? What do you mean?
It's addressed to Papa. No man would marry Lydia
It's in Uncle's writing. under so slight
a temptation as £ a year.
Papa, there's a letter.
Your uncle must've been
very generous.
- Let me catch my breath.
- It's in Uncle's writing.
Do you think it a large
sum?
- He's found them.
- Are they married?
Wickham's a fool if he
accepts less than £ .
- I can't make out his
script.
- Give it to me. - Heaven forbid!
- Father!
Are they married?
Lydia married and at too!
Ring the bell, Kitty.
I must put on my things
and tell
Lady Lucas. Oh, to see
her face.
Tell the servants
they will have a bowl of
punch.
- We should thank our
uncle.
- So he should help.
He's far richer than us
and has no children.
Daughter married!
Is that really all you think
about?
When you have five
daughters, tell me
what else will occupy your
thoughts.
Then perhaps you'll
understand.
You don't know what he's
like.
- Lydia!
- Oh, Mama!
We passed Sarah Sims in
her carriage.
So I took off my glove
so she might see the ring.
Then I bowed and smiled
like anything...
I'm sure she was not
half as radiant as you, my
dear.
You must all go to
Brighton.
That is the place to get
husbands.
I hope you have half my
good luck.
Lydia.
I want to hear
every little detail, Lydia,
dear.
I've been enlisted
in a regiment in the North
of England.
Glad to hear it.
Near Newcastle.
We travel there next week.
- Can I come and stay with
you?
- That is out of the
question.
Monday morning came
and I was in such a fuss.
I don't want to hear.
There was my aunt
preaching away
as if reading a sermon.
- She was horrid
unpleasant.
- Can't you understand
why?
But I didn't hear a word
because
I was thinking of my dear
Wickham.
I longed to know if
he'd be married in his
bluecoat.
The North of England, I
believe,
boasts some spectacular
scenery.
So I thought, who is to be
our best man if he doesn't
come back?

Lucky, he did,
or I would've had to ask Mr
Darcy.
- Mr Darcy!
- I forgot!
- But I shouldn't have said
a word.
- Mr Darcy was at your
wedding?
He was the one that
discovered us.
He paid for the wedding,
Wickham's commission,
everything.
But he told me not to tell.
- Mr Darcy?
- Stop it, Lizzie.
Mr Darcy's not half as high
and mighty
as you sometimes.
Kitty, have you seen my
ring?
Write to me often, my
dear.
Married women Did you hear the news,
never have much time for madam?
writing. Mr Bingley is returning to
Netherfield.
I dare say you won't.
Mrs Nichols is ordering a
haunch
of pork. She expects him
When I married your tomorrow.
father, there didn't
seem to be enough hours
in the day.
Tomorrow?
My sisters may write to
me, Not that I care.
for they'll have nothing Mr Bingley's nothing to us.
else to do.
I'm sure I never want
There's nothing so bad to see him again, no.
as parting with one's
children.
We shan't mention a word
about it.
One seems so forlorn Is it quite certain he's
without them. coming?
- Goodbye. Yes, madam. I believe he's
- Goodbye, Lydia. alone.
Goodbye, Mr Wickham. His sister remains in town.
Bye, Kitty. Bye, Papa. Why he thinks we should
be interested,
I've no idea. Come along,
girls.
I can't imagine what your
father does with all that
ink.
We better go home at
once
and tell Mr Bennet.
Mrs Bennet.
The impudence of the
man.
I wonder he dare show his it. What does he think of, You will have seen it in the
face. coming here? papers,

It's all right, Lizzie. Keep still, Jane. Mary, put though it was not put in
that away at as it ought to have been.
once. Find some useful
employment.
I'm just glad he's alone
because we shall see less Very short. Nothing about
of him. her family.
Oh, my Lord, I shall have a
seizure,
I'm sure I shall.
Not that I'm afraid of Yes, I did hear of it.
myself. I offer my congratulations.
But I dread other people's
remarks. Kitty.

But it is very hard

to have my Lydia taken
Oh, I'm sorry. - We can't have this here. away from me.
- Mary, the ribbons, the
ribbons.

He's here. He's here. He's Mr Wickham has been

at the door. transferred
Mary, sit down at once. to Newcastle, wherever
Mary! that is.

- Mr Bingley!
- Mr Bingley?
Mr Darcy and Mr Bingley, Will you stay long in the
ma'am. country?

Oh, my goodness!
Everybody behave
naturally. How glad we are Just a few weeks. For the
to see you, Mr Bingley. shooting.

And whatever you do,

do not appear There have been When you've killed all your
overbearing. many changes since you own birds,
went away.

There's someone with him. I beg you will come here

Mr Whatsisname, the Miss Lucas is married and and shoot as many as you
pompous one. settled. please.
And one of my own
daughters too.

Mr Darcy? The insolence Mr Bennet will be vastly

of happy to oblige
and will save the best Last winter, you promised
coveys for you. to have
a family dinner with us. Oh, yes.

Excellent.
I've not forgot, you see. You cannot think me so
At least three courses. weak
as to be in danger now.
- Are you well, Mr Darcy?
- Quite well, thank you.
Excuse me.
You are in great danger of
making
I hope the weather stays him as much in love with
fine Most extraordinary. you as ever.
for your sport.

We were going to walk in - I'm sorry he came with

- I return to town and she was going to say, Mr Darcy.
tomorrow. "Sit down." - Don't say that.
- So soon?

So, I feel... Why ever not?

My Jane looks well, does
she not?

Oh, it's a disaster, isn't it? Jane.

She does indeed.

It's been... - I've been so blind.

- What do you mean?
Well, we must be going, I
think.
- Miss Bennet.
- Mr Bingley. Look, it's him.
He's back. He's come
Darcy. It's been very again.
pleasant
to see you all again. I'll just go in and I'll just say
it.
I know this is all very
untoward,
Miss Elizabeth. Miss
Bennet. Yes, exactly.

but I would like to request

the
You must come again. I'm glad that's over. Now privilege of speaking to
we can Miss Bennet.
meet as indifferent
acquaintances.
Alone.
Everybody to the kitchen
immediately.
Except you, Jane, dear, of
course.
Oh, Mr Bingley, it's so
good
to see you again so soon.
First, I must tell you I've
been the
most unmitigated and
comprehensive ass.
Kitty, be quiet.
Yes.
A thousand times yes.
Thank the Lord for that.
I thought it would never
happen.
I am confident
they will do well together.
Their tempers are much
alike.
They will be cheated
assiduously
by their servants. Can you die of happiness?
And be so generous with He was ignorant
the rest, of my being in town in the
they will always exceed spring.
their income.
- How did he account for
Exceed their income? it?
He has a year. - He thought me
indifferent.
I knew she did not be
so beautiful for nothing. - Unfathomable.
- No doubt poisoned by his
sister.
"...must be free from all
insincerity.
Bravo. That's the most
unforgiving speech you've
ever made.
She only can address
herself effectually
to the feelings of others
Oh, Lizzie, if I could
but see you so happy.
whose mind glows
with the warmth of
sensibility If there was such a man
for you.
and whose arguments
result Perhaps Mr Collins has a
from conviction. cousin.
She must feel the - What is that?
influence - What?
of those passions and
emotions
Maybe he's changed his
mind.
which she wishes to
inspire..."
Coming!
Yes.
Lady Catherine.
The rest of your offspring, I
presume?
All but one. The youngest
has been lately married,
your Ladyship.
My eldest was proposed to
only this afternoon.
- You have a very small
garden.
- Could I offer you a cup of
tea?
Absolutely not. I need to
speak
to Miss Elizabeth Bennet
alone.
As a matter of urgency.
You can be at no loss
to understand why I am
here.
I cannot account for this
honour at all.
I warn you, I am not to be
trifled with.
A most alarming report
has reached me.
That you intend to be
united
with my nephew, Mr
Darcy.
I know this to be a
falsehood.
Though not wishing to
injure him
by supposing it possible, I
instantly
set off to make my
sentiments known.
If you believed it
impossible,
I wonder that you came so
far.
To hear it contradicted.
Your coming will be a
confirmation
if such a report exists.
lf? You pretend to be
ignorant of it?
Has it not been
industriously circulated by
yourself?
I have never heard of it.
Can you declare
there is no foundation for
it?
I do not pretend to
possess
equal frankness with your
Ladyship.
You may ask a question
which I may choose not to
answer.
Has my nephew
made you an offer of
marriage?
Your Ladyship has
declared it
to be impossible.
Mr Darcy is engaged to my
daughter.
Now what have you to
say?
If that is the case, you
cannot suppose
he would make an offer to
me.
Selfish girl. This union
has been planned since
their infancy. and can now have
nothing further to say. You must know.
Surely you must know it
was all for you.
Do you think it can be
prevented I must ask you to leave
by a woman of inferior immediately.
birth You are too generous to
trifle with me.

Goodnight.
whose own sister's
elopement resulted You spoke with my aunt
in a scandalously patched- last night
up marriage I have never been thus and it has taught me to
treated hope
in my entire life!

only achieved
at the expense of your as I'd scarcely allowed
uncle. - What is going on? myself before.
- Just a small
misunderstanding.

Heaven and Earth! Are the If your feelings are still

shades what they
of Pemberley to be thus For once in your life, were last April, tell me so
polluted? leave me alone! at once.

Tell me once and for all, - I couldn't sleep. My affections and wishes
are you engaged to him? - Nor I. My aunt... have not changed.

I am not. Yes, she was here. But one word from you
will silence me for ever.

Will you promise never How can I ever make

to enter into such an amends lf, however,
engagement? for such behaviour? your feelings have
changed...

I will not and I certainly After what you've done for

never shall. Lydia ...I would have to tell you,

You have insulted me and, I suspect, for Jane, you have bewitched me,
in every possible way it is I who should be body and soul, and I love...
making amends.

I love... I love you.
I never wish to be parted
from you from this day on.
Well, then.
Your hands are cold.
Shut the door, please.
Lizzie, are you out of your
senses?
I thought you hated the
man.
- No, Papa.
- He is rich, to be sure.
And you will have
more fine carriages than
Jane.
But will that make you
happy?
Have you no other
objection
than your belief in my
indifference?
None at all.
We all know him to be
a proud, unpleasant sort of
fellow.
But this would be nothing
if you liked him.
I do like him.
I love him.
He's not proud. I was
wrong.
I was entirely wrong about
him.
You don't know him, Papa.
If I told you what he was
really like,
what he's done...
What has he done?
But she doesn't like him.
I thought she didn't like
him.
So did I. So did we all.
We must have been
wrong.
- It won't be the first time,
will it?
- No, nor the last, I dare
say.
Good Lord.
- I must pay him back.
- No.
You mustn't tell anyone.
He wouldn't want it.
We misjudged him, Papa.
Me more than anyone. In
every way.
Not just in this matter.
I've been nonsensical.
But he's been a fool about
Jane,
about so many other
things.
But then, so have I.
You see, he and I are...
He and I are so similar.
We're both so stubborn.
Papa, I...

You really do love him,

don't you?

Very much.

I cannot believe
that anyone can deserve
you.

But it seems I am
overruled.

So I heartily give my
consent.

I could not have parted

with you,
my Lizzie, to anyone less
worthy.

Thank you.

If any young men come for

Mary or Kitty,
for heaven's sake, send
them in.

I'm quite at my leisure.