Colonel Fitzwilliam.
I understood that there were some very strong objections against the lady.
Elizabeth.
Indeed! [Trying to speak calmly.] And what arts did he use to separate them?
Colonel Fitzwilliam.
[Smiling.] He did not talk to me of his own arts. He only told me, what I have now told you.
Elizabeth.
Why was your cousin to be the judge?
Colonel Fitzwilliam.
You are rather disposed to call his interference officious?