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?