Come, Lizzy, you have been talking to Mr. Wickham all the morning. Now, let some of the rest of us have a chance. [Turning to Wickham.] You must stay to dinner, Mr. Wickham.
Wickham.
I wish I might. That is indeed a temptation. But you know Miss Elizabeth has just reminded me of my duty.
Mrs. Bennet.
Oh, nobody ever minds Lizzy!
Wickham.
Truly, I cannot to-day, Mrs. Bennet. It is too bad, but I am to meet Colonel Forster [Smiling at Elizabeth] on important business at the Drake Farm.
Mrs. Bennet.
Well, I am very sorry.
Wickham.