ELIZABETH
Oh. Here you are again, Mr. Darcy. I must apologize for
interrupting your stroll yet one more time. I'll walk over in this
direction, then, so that you --
DARCY
Oh, no, please walk with me, Miss Elizabeth. It is a pleasure to
accompany you through Rosings Park.
ELIZABETH
Well, actually, my leg is a bit sore this morning. I wouldn't want
to slow you down.
DARCY
On the contrary, all the more reason for me to remain at your side, for
if you should need assistance then I could, um...
ELIZABETH
That's really not necessary. You must have a lot on your mind.
DARCY
On my mind?
ELIZABETH
Your upcoming marriage to Miss de Bourgh.
DARCY
What? Oh, well, that matter is not quite settled. I haven't --
ELIZABETH
Lady Catherine tells me that the happy event may actually take place
this very autumn.
DARCY
Well, rumours of my nuptuals have been greatly exaggerated, Miss Bennet.
ELIZABETH
Miss de Bourgh is a very lucky woman, I'm sure.
DARCY
Well, the fact is --
ELIZABETH
I don't expect to receive an invitation myself, so perhaps
I should offer my best wishes to you right now.
DARCY
No, no. It's not like that. Really.
ELIZABETH
I had rather expected to see you walking some morning with
Miss de Bourgh.
DARCY
Well, her health...
ELIZABETH
Or riding with her in her phaeton.
DARCY
No, Miss Bennet, please. Allow me to say, ...
ELIZABETH
Yes, Mr. Darcy?
DARCY
I have struggled in vain these last few months... Oh, good grief.
Here comes Fitzwilliam. I'd better go. Perhaps I can explain to you
further after dinner this evening.
ELIZABETH
Very well. Perhaps I'll have a little chat with the Colonel.