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MR. DARCY<br />
Are you fond of fishing, Mr. Gardiner?<br />
MR. GARDINER<br />
I am, Mr. Darcy. I see the appearance of some trout in the water, do I not?<br />
MR. DARCY<br />
Indeed, you do. While you are in Lambton please come and fish here as often as you choose. We<br />
can supply you with fishing tackle. I could point out parts of the stream where there is usually<br />
most sport.<br />
MR. GARDINER<br />
Thank you, Mr. Darcy. I would be delighted.<br />
MRS. GARDINER<br />
Gentlemen, I apologize, but I find myself fatigued by the morning exercise. Mr. Gardiner, may I<br />
have your arm for support?<br />
MR. GARDINER<br />
Of course, my dear. You will excuse us, Mr. Darcy.<br />
MR. DARCY<br />
Of course. There is a short cut back to the house just here, Mrs. Gardiner. We will get you back<br />
soon. Would a cup of tea help revive you?<br />
MRS. GARDINER<br />
Thank you, Mr. Darcy. It would. (Darcy offers Elizabeth his arm. She takes it. Mr. and Mrs.<br />
Gardiner walk some length behind them. )(A short silence)<br />
MR. DARCY<br />
May I inquire after the health of your family, Miss Bennet?<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
They are all quite well, thank you. I was told by your housekeeper that you were in London, Mr.<br />
Darcy, and you would certainly not be here till tomorrow.<br />
MR. DARCY<br />
I had some business with my steward that occasioned my coming forward a few hours before the<br />
rest of the party. They will join me early tomorrow; among them are some who will claim an<br />
acquaintance with you—Mr. Bingley and his sisters. (Elizabeth nods. A short silence) There is<br />
also one other person in the party who more particularly wishes to be known to you. Will you<br />
allow me, or do I ask too much, to introduce my sister to your acquaintance during your stay at<br />
Lambton?<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
I would be honored. (A short silence) Thank you, Mr. Darcy.<br />
MRS. GARDINER<br />
There is something a little stately in him, to be sure, but it is confined to his air, and is not<br />
unbecoming. I can now say with the housekeeper, that though some people may call him proud, I<br />
have seen nothing of it.<br />
MR. GARDINER<br />
I was never more surprised than by his behavior to us. It was more than civil; it was really<br />
attentive; and there was no necessity for such attention. His acquaintance with Elizabeth was<br />
very trifling.<br />
MRS. GARDINER<br />
I would not call it trifling.<br />
SCENE 11 - DRAWING ROOM - PEMBERLEY – Tea – Wednesday, August 5, 1812<br />
(The women are having tea; Ms. Darcy presiding with the assistance of Mrs. Annesley.)<br />
ELIZABETH<br />
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