[Great consternation. Jane looks down. Elizabeth looks at Darcy. Miss Bingley has a triumphant smile.]

Colonel Forster.

[Incredulously.] Oh, my dear Mr. Bingley!

Sir William.

[Solemnly.] This is, indeed, a calamity.

Mrs. Bennet.

[To Elizabeth.] Good Lord, Lizzy, poor Jane! What——

Elizabeth.

Oh, hush, mamma!

Bingley.