DARCY
Miss Elizabeth, I've made such a mess of things. I separated your
sister from my best friend when that was clearly a mistake. I failed to
warn you about Wickham when he was still a danger. And I fell
hopelessly in love with you when I don't deserve someone so wonderful.
BINGLEY
Darcy, did you say something?
DARCY
Oh, um, no. I was just practicing.
BINGLEY
I am the happiest man alive. Let's drink a toast to my good
fortune.
DARCY
Yes, let's.
BINGLEY
You're in a rather sombre mood, though.
DARCY
Yes, I know. But I am glad for you, my friend. If either of us
has ever deserved to be this happy, it is certainly you.
BINGLEY
Well, Darcy, I was first with my proposal, so I win our little
wager, not that I intend to collect. Is there any way I can help
out with Miss Elizabeth?
DARCY
Well...
BINGLEY
I took your advice, you know. Once Jane and I were alone in the
parlour, I just blurted it out. She laughed a bit at my discomfort
but then she said yes and I almost fainted.
DARCY
Bingley, you are truly an heroic figure.
BINGLEY
Well, you'll have to try it out yourself now. It really is so
simple. Just like you said it would be.
DARCY
Yes, I think I do have a chance now. Something my aunt said the other
day.
BINGLEY
Your aunt? Darcy, you could've proposed to Elizabeth half a
year ago and she would've said yes. I'm sure she's always known
what a fine fellow you are.
DARCY
Are you in the mood for a ride to Longbourn?
BINGLEY
Always!