Colonel Forster.

Miss Bingley, may I have the pleasure?

[She bows, looks daggers at Darcy, and takes her place in the dance.]

Bingley.

[To Jane.] Miss Bennet, will you grant me the happiness? [Darcy gives him a look which Elizabeth sees.] The—the final happiness of my stay at Netherfield.

Jane.

[Curtsies, a tremor in her voice.] Thank you.

[They begin to form a set with Miss Bingley and Colonel Forster, Lydia and Denny.]

Darcy.

[Crossing to Elizabeth.] May I have the honour, Miss Elizabeth?