Darcy's Diary (2011)
“She is much recovered, and I will be able to return to Netherfield in a few days’ time.
‘You have been to Netherfield, I understand?’ he said.
We were eating in the dining-room. Georgiana, still listless from her illness, took dinner in her room.
‘Yes.’ I told him of Bingley’s engagement.
‘And do you mind?’ ‘No. I am very happy for him. I am happy for them both.’ ‘Did Miss Elizabeth Bennet speak to you about your letter? Has she accepted that you did not ruin Wickham?’ he asked ...hesitantly.
‘She has said nothing, but I think she has accepted it.’ ‘And has it softened her feelings towards you?’ I did not know how to reply.
‘These affairs are painful whilst they last, but they should not be allowed to last for ever,’ he said. ‘It is time you looked to the future again, Darcy. You should marry. It would be good for Georgiana to have a woman in the house.’ He took a mouthful of turbot, then said: ‘Anne has been expecting your proposal for several years.’ ‘Anne?’ I asked in surprise.MoreLess
‘You have been to Netherfield, I understand?’ he said.
We were eating in the dining-room. Georgiana, still listless from her illness, took dinner in her room.
‘Yes.’ I told him of Bingley’s engagement.
‘And do you mind?’ ‘No. I am very happy for him. I am happy for them both.’ ‘Did Miss Elizabeth Bennet speak to you about your letter? Has she accepted that you did not ruin Wickham?’ he asked ...hesitantly.
‘She has said nothing, but I think she has accepted it.’ ‘And has it softened her feelings towards you?’ I did not know how to reply.
‘These affairs are painful whilst they last, but they should not be allowed to last for ever,’ he said. ‘It is time you looked to the future again, Darcy. You should marry. It would be good for Georgiana to have a woman in the house.’ He took a mouthful of turbot, then said: ‘Anne has been expecting your proposal for several years.’ ‘Anne?’ I asked in surprise.MoreLess
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