Pride and Prejudice, a play founded on Jane Austen's novel

by Mrs. Steele MacKaye; Jane Austen

[To Elizabeth.] You see my nephews here often, Miss Bennet?

Elizabeth.

[Mischievously.] Yes, very often, Lady Catherine.

Lady Catherine.

Humph! Well, idle young gentlemen often make very foolish use of their time. My daughter, Miss de Bourg, is unfortunately not able to accompany Mr. Darcy in his walks as often as both of them could desire.

Mr. Collins.

[Entering.] I think your Ladyship's mind may be quite at rest about the horses. Jones seems to have them well in hand.

Lady Catherine.

Oh, I am glad you have come back, Mr. Collins. I am going to ask you and Mrs. Collins to go and see the new cottages with me. I shall take you in the carriage. [To Charlotte.] You had better put on a plain bonnet, Mrs. Collins.

Charlotte.