Pgs. 36 - 46 Flashcards by Gabriella Wyslutsky

Bingley

You may change your mind.

Elizabeth

Why do we tolerate that man?

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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?

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Wickham

I would rather not talk about it.

Elizabeth

But, Mr. Wickham, I insist!

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Wickham

Just now in the ballroom, mr Darcy-

Elizabeth

Mr.Darcy? What has he done?

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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?

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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?

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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.

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Wickham

You are so kind Miss Elizabeth-

Elizabeth

Tell me, where did you know him?

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Wickham

My father was manager of the Darcy estate in Derbyshire.

Elizabeth

Oh!

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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?

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Wickham

He refused me both the living and the money.

Elizabeth

The wretch!

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

Wickham

I was forced to enter the army - a life I detest.

Elizabeth

But what can have induced him to behave so cruelly?

How well did you know this?

Not at all

Perfectly

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-