[Fretfully.] Oh, not just this minute. Don't leave me alone. Where is Lizzy?
Jane.
She has gone down the road to meet the post. She hopes to bring you good news.
Mrs. Bennet.
[Lamenting.] She had better stay here and be of some help. She has only just got home and now she leaves me. But nobody thinks of me. Nobody knows what I suffer. I am frightened out of my wits. I have such tremblings and flutterings all over me—such spasms in my side—and pains in my head, and such beatings at my heart. Oh, I can get no rest by night or by day! [To Hill.] You might try and do something, Hill. Where is my soothing draught?
Hill.
[Looking.] Here, Madam. No, I must have left it in your room. I will run fetch it. [She goes out quickly.]
Jane.
[Who has been looking off toward the driveway during part of this tirade.] Oh, mamma—mamma! Lizzy's running up the drive. She is smiling! She has some good news, I am sure.
Mrs. Bennet.