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he likes with her.<br />
COLONEL FITZWILLIAM<br />
No. That is an advantage, which he must divide with me. I am joined with him in the<br />
guardianship of Miss Darcy. As for marrying, it is the dearest wish of Lady Catherine that<br />
Rosings and Pemberley be united in marriage?<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
Miss de Bourgh? Poor Miss Bingley.<br />
CHARLOTTE<br />
Miss Darcy is a very great favorite with some ladies of our acquaintance, Mrs. Hurst and<br />
Miss Bingley. I think I have heard you say that you know them.<br />
COLONEL FITZWILLIAM<br />
I know them a little. Their brother is a pleasant, gentlemanlike man—he is a great friend of<br />
Darcy's. From something that he told me in our journey hither, I have reason to think Bingley<br />
very much indebted to him. It is a circumstance which Darcy could not wish to be generally<br />
known, because if it were to get round to the lady's family, it would be an unpleasant thing.<br />
CHARLOTTE<br />
You may depend upon our not mentioning it.<br />
COLONEL FITZWILLIAM<br />
What he told me was merely this: that he congratulated himself on having lately saved a friend<br />
from the inconveniences of a most imprudent marriage.<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
Did Mr. Darcy give you reasons for this interference?<br />
COLONEL FITZWILLIAM<br />
I understood that there were some very strong objections against the lady.<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
I do not see what right Mr. Darcy had to decide on the propriety of his friend's inclination, or<br />
why, upon his own judgment alone, he was to determine and direct in what manner his friend<br />
was to be happy.<br />
CHARLOTTE<br />
But as we know none of the particulars, it is not fair to condemn him. It is not to be supposed<br />
that there was much affection in the case.<br />
COLONEL FITZWILLIAM<br />
It certainly lessens the honor of my cousin's triumph very sadly. Thank you, Mrs. Collins for the<br />
tea. I hope I will have the pleasure of seeing you both at dinner at Rosings this evening?<br />
CHARLOTTE<br />
You may count on it, Colonel Fitzwilliam.<br />
(He exits)<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
To Jane herself there could be no possibility of objection, all loveliness and goodness as she is!<br />
Neither could anything be urged against my father, who, though with some peculiarities, has<br />
abilities Mr. Darcy himself need not disdain, and respectability which he will probably never<br />
reach. Charlotte, please convey my apologies, I have a headache; I cannot attend the party at<br />
Rosing this evening. (Exit Elizabeth)<br />
SCENE 6 - WRITING DESK – LONDON – written on March 12, 1812<br />
JANE<br />
My dearest Lizzy, I confess myself to have been entirely deceived in Miss Bingley's regard for<br />
me. But, my dear sister, though the event has proved you right, do not think me obstinate if I still<br />
assert that, considering what her behavior was, my confidence was as natural as your suspicion.<br />
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