Yes—I—you remember. I hinted it to you—to-day. But I should long ago have spoken boldly.
Elizabeth.
What do you mean?
Darcy.
Mr. Wickham attempted this same plan with my own sister—two years ago. She was an ignorant, innocent, trusting girl of fifteen. Happily, his villainy was discovered and prevented. But oh, I should have told you! Had his character been known, this could not have happened.
Elizabeth.
You tried to tell me, Mr. Darcy. Everybody has tried to warn me. But I could not believe it, and now—it is too late, too late!
Darcy.
Let us hope not. Is what you have told me certain—absolutely certain?
Elizabeth.