Most scenes together: Elizabeth Bennet & Mr. Darcy (13), Mr. Darcy & Mr. Bingley (2)
I have never seen so many pretty girls in my life!
On the contrary, you were dancing with the only handsome one in the entire room.
She is the most beautiful creature I have ever met! But her sister Elizabeth is very amiable...
Barely tolerable, I should think; but not nearly handsome enough to tempt me.
Well, I think it's amazing that you young ladies have the patience to become so accomplished.
Whatever can you mean, Charles?
You all paint tables, and play the piano, and embroider cushions! I never heard of lady but people say she is accomplished.
Indeed, the word is applied too liberally. I cannot boast of knowing more than half a dozen young women in all my aquaintence who are truly accomplished.
My goodness, you must comprehend a great deal of the word.
Indeed; she must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and all the modern languages to deserve the word. And something about her air, and manner of walking....
And, of course, she must improve her mind with extensive reading.
I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women, I now wonder at your knowing any.
Are you so severe on your own sex?"
I never saw such a woman. Surely she would be a fearsome thing to behold.
It's refreshing, is it not after sitting so long in one attitude?
And it is a small kind of accomplishment, I suppose.
Will you not join us, Mr. Darcy?
You can only have two motives, Caroline and I would interfere with either.
What can he mean?
Our surest way of disappointing him will be to ask him nothing about it.
But Do tell us, Mr. Darcy.
Either you are in each other's confidence and have secret affairs to discuss, or you are conscious that your figures appear to the greatest advantage by walking. If the first, I should get in your way. If the second, I can admire you much better from here.
First, I must tell you I've been the most unmitigated and comprehensive ass.
Mr. Collins And what excellent boiled potatoes. It's been many years since I had such an exemplary vegetable. To which of my fair cousins should I pay the compliment?
Mr. Collins, we are perfectly capable of keeping a cook.
Mr. Collins Mrs. Bennet I was hoping, if it would not trouble you, that I might solicit a private audience with Miss Elizabeth in the course of the morning.
Oh, yes. Certainly. Lizzie will be very happy indeed. Everyone, out. Mr. Collins would like a private audience with your sister.
No, no, wait, please. I beg you. Mr. Collins can have nothing to say to me that anybody need not hear.
No nonsense, Lizzie. I desire you will stay where you are. Everyone else to the drawing room. Mr. Bennet?
But...
Now.
I thought you were in London.
No. No, I'm not.
I came back a day early.
And are you having a...pleasant trip?
Yes, very pleasant.
Tomorrow?
Yes, at the Rose and Crown.
Yes.
I'm so sorry to intrude. They said that the house was open for visitors, I had no idea....
May I see you back to the village?
No!
Yes. Yes, I know.
Miss Elizabeth. I have struggled in vain and I can bear it no longer. These past months have been a torment. I came to Rosings with the single object of seeing you... I had to see you. I have fought against my better judgment, my family's expectations, the inferiority of your birth, my rank and circumstance. All these things I am willing to put aside and ask you to end my agony.
I don't understand.
I love you. Most ardently. Please do me the honour of accepting my hand.
Sir, I appreciate the struggle you have been through, and I am very sorry to have caused you pain. Believe me, it was unconsciously done.
Is this your reply?
Yes, sir.
Are you... are you laughing at me?
No.
Are you *rejecting* me?
I'm sure that the feelings which, as you've told me have hindered your regard, will help you in overcoming it.
Might I ask why, with so little endeavour at civility, I am thus repulsed?
And I might as well enquire why, with so evident a design of insulting me, you chose to tell me that you liked me against your better judgment.
No, believe me, I didn't mean--
If I was uncivil, then that is some excuse. But I have other reasons, you know I have.
What reasons?
Do you think anything might tempt me to accept the hand of the man who has ruined, perhaps for ever, the happiness of a most beloved sister? Do you deny that you separated a young couple who loved each other, exposing your friend to censure of the world for caprice and my sister to derision for disappointed hopes, involving them both in misery of the acutest kind?
I do not deny it.
How could you do it?
Because I believed your sister to be indifferent to him.
Indifferent?
I watched them most carefully and realized his attachment was deeper than hers.
That's because she's shy!
Bingley, too, is modest and was persuaded she didn't feel strongly for him--
Because you suggested it!
I did it for his own good!
My sister hardly shows her true feelings to me. [pauses] I suppose you suspect that his fortune had some bearing?
No! I wouldn't do your sister the dishonor, though it was suggested...
What was?
It was made perfectly clear that an advantageous marriage...
Did my sister give that impression?
No! No. No, there was, however, I have to admit, the matter of your family...
Our want of connection? Mr. Bingley didn't seem to vex himself about that--
No, it was more than that.
How, sir?
It was the lack of propriety shown by your mother, your three younger sisters, even on occasion your father. [pauses] Forgive me. You and your sister I must exclude from this.
And what about Mr. Wickham?
Mr.. Wickham?
What excuse can you give for your behavior towards him?
You take an eager interest in that gentleman's concerns.
He told me of his misfortunes.
Oh, yes, his misfortunes have been very great indeed.
You ruin his chances and yet you treat him with sarcasm.
So this is your opinion of me. Thank you for explaining so fully. Perhaps these offences might have been overlooked had not your pride been hurt by my honesty...
My pride?
...in admitting scruples about our relationship. Could you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your circumstances?
And those are the words of a gentleman. From the first moment I met you, your arrogance and conceit, your selfish disdain for the feelings of others made me realize that you were the last man in the world I could ever be prevailed upon to marry.
Forgive me, madam, for taking up so much of your time.
Then what do you suggest, to encourage affection?
Dancing, even if one's partner is barely tolerable. [turns around and leaves]
I, do not have the talent of conversing easily with people I have never met before.
Perhaps you should take your aunt's advice and practice?
May I have the next dance, Miss Elizabeth?
You May.
Maybe it's because I find it hard to forgive the follies and vices of others, or their offenses against me. My good opinion once lost is lost forever.
Charlotte Lucas I daresay you will find him to be very amiable.
That would be most inconvenient since I have sworn to loathe him for all eternity.
Very well. Only I wish you would not call me "my dear".
Why?
Because it's what my father always calls my mother when he's cross about something.
What endearments am I allowed?
Well let me think..."Lizzie" for everyday, "My Pearl" for Sundays, and..."Goddess Divine", but only on very special occasions.
No! No. You may only call me "Mrs. Darcy"... when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.
Mrs. Darcy [kisses her left cheek]
Mrs. Darcy [kisses her nose]
Mrs. Darcy [kisses her right cheek]
Mrs. Darcy [they kissed]
Barely tolerable, I dare say, but not handsome enough to tempt me.
I have been so blind.
