[Is heard outside calling.] Lizzy! Lizzy! [She enters, and on seeing her sister rushes to her.] Lizzy dear! What is it? Is there any new trouble?

Elizabeth.

[Throwing her arms about her sister.] Oh, Jane, Jane! Yes, there is no end of trouble. Lady Catherine has been here.

Jane.

[Astounded.] Lady Catherine!

Elizabeth.

Yes, yes, and—she says—that—oh, Jane——

Jane.

[Distressed.] Tell me, Lizzy!

Elizabeth.