COLONEL
Why the rush, Fitz? Our aunt's not expecting us until next week.
DARCY
I know, but I might have to leave Rosings early on, um, business. So
we'll need to get there a bit sooner to make up for it.
COLONEL
Fitz, isn't it a good thing when we can leave Rosings early?
DARCY
But I want to get our full time in at Rosings.
COLONEL
Since when are you so anxious to spend an entire month at
Rosings? You're usually trying to worm your way out of this
trip altogether.
DARCY
Well, this year I... um...
COLONEL
Yes?
DARCY
Well...
COLONEL
Oh, I see. You're finally going to spend more time with
Anne. Have you set the date yet?
DARCY
Richard, don't be ridiculous.
COLONEL
You and our aunt de Bourgh want to finalize the wedding plans
perhaps?
DARCY
Richard, remember I'm good friends with your commanding officer!
Very good friends.
COLONEL
But Fitz, there's a shooting match next week at the ---
DARCY
Richard!
COLONEL
All right, all right, if you insist on going early. But I
usually win at least twenty pounds at that shooting match,
cousin.