[Elizabeth does not reply.]
Bingley.
[Gaily.] Miss Bennet is going to show me the Hermitage. We shall be back directly.
[Jane and Bingley go out.]
Darcy.
[Looking anxiously at Elizabeth, who remains silent.] Forgive my intrusion. I will go.
[He starts to go away.]
Elizabeth.
[Recovering herself.] No—stay, Mr. Darcy. Excuse my own incivility. Your aunt's visit has excited me. I shall be myself in a moment. [Darcy stands by, miserable. At length she speaks in a calmer tone.] Mr. Darcy, your aunt has told me of our overwhelming obligation to you. You must let me thank you for your unexampled kindness to my poor sister.
Darcy.