Pgs. 36 - 46 Flashcards
Bingley
You may change your mind.
Elizabeth
Why do we tolerate that man?
Charlotte
No doubt because he is very rich. Those who do not envy the tribe, adore it.
Elizabeth
Well, I shall see that he does not come here again.
Wickham
Oh, miss Elizabeth, I was looking for you to bid you goodnight. I am leaving at once. You’ll excuse me, something very unpleasant-
Elizabeth
Unpleasant? Here?
Wickham
I would rather not talk about it.
Elizabeth
But, Mr. Wickham, I insist!
Wickham
Just now in the ballroom, mr Darcy-
Elizabeth
Mr.Darcy? What has he done?
Wickham
Your mother wished to present me to miss Bingley. Mr. Darcy was with her at the moment. They declined to be introduced and walked away.
Elizabeth
This is beyond bearing- but why- I was not aware that you had even met before?
Charlotte
And yet he declined to meet you? There usually is some reason for a gentleman to refuse to meet a fellow guest.
Elizabeth
A gentleman would have more consideration for his hostess.
Wickham
I am not qualified to form any opinion ofMr. darcy. I have known him too long- and too well - to be a fair judge.
Elizabeth
But, mr. wickham why, did he offer you such an affront?
Wickham
Please do not ask me, miss bennet. I do not wish to injure him in your eyes. If you will permit me I shall say goodnight. He might come in. I would not subject you to a repetition of the disgraceful scene in the ballroom.
Elizabeth
Indeed he would never dare.
Wickham
I have no reason except a sense of great injustice. I wish to spare him the embarrassment of meeting me.
Elizabeth
Injustice! I am full of sympathy.
Wickham
You are so kind Miss Elizabeth-
Elizabeth
Tell me, where did you know him?
Wickham
My father was manager of the Darcy estate in Derbyshire.
Elizabeth
Oh!
Wickham
I was his godson - he was very fond of me. I was also to receive the clarical living in his gift at pemberly.
Elizabeth
But surely, mr. darcy obeyed his dead fathers wishes?
Wickham
He refused me both the living and the money.
Elizabeth
The wretch!
Wickham
I was forced to enter the army - a life I detest.
Elizabeth
But what can have induced him to behave so cruelly?
Wickham
A determined dislike of me which I can attribute to jealousy.
Elizabeth
Indeed, I do not like Mr. Darcy. I could hardly have believed him to be dishonest.
Wickham
Leaves
Elizabeth
There’s a sample of darcy for you!
Charlotte
I dont like emotional men - it seems to me that the reserve of Darcy is preferable. Surely lizzie, there must be two sides to this affair.
Elizabeth
Yes, a right and a wrong.
Darcy
Oh, miss. Elizabeth, they are playing the last extra. May I have the honor?
Elizabeth
Thank you sir, I am too tired to dance any more.
Besides, I fear the honor would be more than I could bear.
Darcy
Have I had the misfortune to offend you?
Elizabeth
It is rather mr. wickham whom you have offended, sir - one of my mother’s guests.
Darcy
Its more than he merits ma’am
Elizabeth
I beg your pardon. I found him very charming, and I am sure my mother did.
Darcy
He is blessed with the charm that makes new friendships. I doubt he possesses the quality to retain them.
Elizabeth
He certainly lacked the talent to retain yours… did you enjoy the music, mr. Darcy?
Darcy
Very much thank you
Elizabeth
It’s your turn to remark now.
Darcy
Whatever you wish me to say, you can consider it said.
Elizabeth
Very well. I daresay there are times when perhaps it is better to limit conversation to yes or no.
Darcy
Are you consulting your own wishes - or do you imagine you are gratifying mine?
Elizabeth
Both - I recognize our similarity. We are each unsociable and taciturn- reluctant to speak unless we can say something that will astonish the whole room or be handed down to posterity.
Darcy
I hardly think that describes your character miss bennet. You are probably describing mine and include yourself out of pity for my wounded feelings.
Elizabeth
Have you any, mr. Darcy?
Darcy
Evidently you have decided about that-
Elizabeth
I hear such different accounts of you - I am puzzled. When you are present, some of the reports seem - difficult to believe.
Miss Bingley
Oh, are you ready, mr. Darcy? Almost everyone has gone. You haven’t danced much, miss. Bennet.
Elizabeth
No, there was a scarcity of gentlemen and i preferred to leave them for our guests. I trust you had plenty of partners , miss Bingley? Wont you sit while waiting for your brother?
Miss Bingley
Thank you. i expect he’ll come here for me. You danced a good deal with Mr. wickham. I didn’t know he was a friend of yours. How did you ever meet him?
Elizabeth
He came here with colonel foster. He is a very interesting young man and seems a gentleman.
Miss Bingley
What curious taste you must have, miss Elizabeth!
Elizabeth
We are speaking of one of my mothers guests, miss Bingley.
Miss Bingley
I hear you are quite delighted with him. Did you know that his father was merely a steward on the Darcy estate - a sort of servant? No doubt he told you that Mr. Darcy had injured him?
Elizabeth
He did.
Miss Bingley
Do let me caution you not to give too much credence to his tales. The truth happens to be just the contrary. I am sorry you must be disillusioned. But what can you expect, considering his origin?
Elizabeth
That seems to be his chief fault in your eyes, miss Bingley. People dont arrange their origins in advance - nor have I observed that the well born are invariably the well bred. I think perhaps you attach too much importance to the accident of birth.
Miss Bingley
Accident? Really, miss bennet!
Elizabeth
Didn’t you ever learn any biology?
Miss Bingley
I hope I was never so unfeminine! I’m told you are clever - and read books on subjects that only belong to gentlemen. Well, it wont get you very far.
Elizabeth
When you speak of “getting far” I suppose you refer to marriage with one of them?
Miss Bingley
I must get my wraps. Are you coming lizzie?
Elizabeth
I’ll tell your brother you are waiting for him.
After everyone leaves the party
Elizabeth
Lets see if the fire is nearly out. It isn’t safe to leave it burning.
Jane
Lizzie- I’m too happy! It frightens me!
Elizabeth
My darling- happiness belongs to you. You are so sweet and good- is it charles? Has he made you an offer dearest?
Jane
Oh no lizzie - you know he will ask my father first, but I know he will, oh, I know-
Elizabeth
One cant always be sure - in these matters- what makes you so sure?
Jane
He - kissed - me, lizzie-
Elizabeth
Well, then ,darling you’re as good as married-
