Darcy.

[Smiling.] And yours to wilfully misunderstand them.

[Voices are heard outside. Elizabeth applies herself to her embroidery. Bingley, Jane, and Mrs. Bennet return from the terrace.]

Bingley.

The surrounding country is really charming, Mrs. Bennet.

Mrs. Bennet.

We think so. But you must give us a ball at Netherfield, Mr. Bingley, and then you will see that some of the people who live here are worth knowing.

Elizabeth.

[Distressed.] Oh, mamma!

Jane.