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Aye—that is because you have the right disposition. But that gentleman seemed to think the<br />
country was nothing at all.<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
You quite mistook Mr. Darcy. He only meant that there are not such a variety of people to be<br />
met with in the country as in the town, which you must acknowledge to be true.<br />
MRS. BENNET<br />
Certainly, my dear, nobody said there were; but as to not meeting with many people in this<br />
neighborhood, I believe there are few neighborhoods larger. I know we dine with four-andtwenty<br />
families. (Pause) Thank you, again, Mr. Bingley, for your kindness to Jane, and for<br />
troubling yourself with Lizzy. If it was not for such good friends I do not know what would<br />
become of her, for she is very ill indeed, and suffers a vast deal, though with the greatest<br />
patience in the world, for she has the sweetest temper I have ever met with.<br />
MR. BINGLEY<br />
I have given the housekeeper directions that every attention be paid to Miss Jane Bennet, and her<br />
sister.<br />
CAROLINE<br />
We all feel wretched for her. Alfred, would you order the Bennets’ coach?<br />
MR. BINGLEY<br />
If Miss Bennet is not decidedly better in the morning, Mr. Jones should again be sent for.<br />
LYDIA<br />
Mr. Bingley I must remind you of your promise on your first coming into the country to give a<br />
ball at Netherfield. It would be the most shameful thing in the world if you did not keep your<br />
promise.<br />
MR. BINGLEY<br />
I am perfectly ready, I assure you, to keep my engagement; and when your sister is recovered,<br />
you shall, if you please, name the very day of the ball. But you would not wish to be dancing<br />
when she is ill.<br />
LYDIA<br />
Oh! Yes—it would be much better to wait till Jane was well, and by that time most likely<br />
Captain Carter will be at Meryton again. And when you have given your ball, I shall insist on<br />
their giving one also. I shall tell Colonel Forster it will be quite a shame if he does not.<br />
ALFRED<br />
(Entering.) The Bennets’ coach is ready, sir.<br />
MR. BINGLEY<br />
Thank you, Alfred. Let me see you to your coach.<br />
MRS. BENNET<br />
Thank you, Mr. Bingley. Good day to you all. We are off to visit Lady Lucas and Sir William.<br />
What an agreeable man Sir William is, Mr. Bingley, is he not? So much the man of fashion! He<br />
had always something to say to everybody. That is my idea of good breeding; and those persons<br />
who fancy themselves important, and never open their mouths, quite mistake the matter.<br />
(The Bennets and Mr. Bingley leave with Alfred. Caroline and Darcy remain.)<br />
CAROLINE<br />
I hope you will give your mother-in-law a few hints when this desirable event takes place, as to<br />
the advantage of holding her tongue; and if you can compass it, do cure the younger girls of<br />
running after officers. And, if I may mention so delicate a subject, endeavor to check that little<br />
something, bordering on conceit and impertinence, which your lady possesses.<br />
MR. DARCY<br />
Have you anything else to propose for my domestic felicity?<br />
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