COLONEL
Why the rush to leave, Fitz? Important business in town?
DARCY
Yes.
COLONEL
A lot of things to arrange suddenly?
DARCY
What are you getting at?
COLONEL
Things, perhaps, of a matrimonial nature?
DARCY
What?!
COLONEL
I'm pretty sure I know what happened last Thursday afternoon, when
Miss Bennet had her "headache".
DARCY
What? What do you think happened?
COLONEL
I believe you've made an excellent choice, cousin.
DARCY
Oh, good grief.
COLONEL
By the way, Fitz, I'd like to take a little bit of the credit for
your good fortune. I had a little chat with Miss Bennet on Thursday
morning. I put in a few good words about you. About what a kind
and considerate friend you are.
DARCY
Yes, she told me all about the valuable information you imparted.
COLONEL
Well, I knew you liked her, so I thought I'd help grease the wheels.
Glad to help.
DARCY
Don't mention it.
COLONEL
You know, cousin, I look quite good in my dress uniform. A very
dashing groomsman, I dare say.