Harris.
[Entering; to Jane.] The young gentlemen from Netherfield, Madam. I told them they would find you here.
Elizabeth.
Oh, Jane, I cannot see them.
[She tries to run away, but before she can escape Bingley enters, all smiles, followed by Darcy, who looks very much troubled and excited. They are both in riding dress; Darcy carries a whip.]
Bingley.
[Shaking hands.] Miss Bennet, I am so happy to see you again. Miss Elizabeth, it is good indeed to be back once more at Longbourn.
[He takes Jane to a garden seat.]
Darcy.
[Embarrassed.] Miss Bennet, believe me, I should not have followed my friend. I only expected to ride with him to the Lodge, but—but I met my aunt coming away from here, and from something she said, I feared,—I imagined she might have offended—distressed you.