Feb 14, 1812
Moping around London with Bingley
DARCY
Thanks for this brandy, Bingley. It's delicious.
BINGLEY
How much have you had? You didn't have to drink the whole bottle in one sitting.
DARCY
Well, I'm in a mood tonight, Bingley. Your brandy was just the thing.
BINGLEY
Oh, no. Not another mood. You never used to get into these moods until recently. Shall we go to the club tonight? That'll cheer you up.
DARCY
No.
BINGLEY
Hargreaves is performing at the --
DARCY
No.
BINGLEY
Well, I have a standing invitation to visit Lord Melbridge. Shall we drop by?
DARCY
Heavens, no. I had to put up with Lady Melbridge for two weeks last Easter in Kent. I'd sooner bathe in the Thames.
BINGLEY
Where did you ever get this armchair, Darcy? I simply have to get one just like it.
DARCY
It's been in my family for generations.
BINGLEY
Netherfield had a chair almost as comfortable. I should have it sent up. My books, too.
DARCY
Yes, your books. ...Netherfield.
BINGLEY
Oh, you'll never guess what happened today. I was in a dress shop of all places with Caroline, and there were these two girls talking back and forth, I think they were sisters, and guess what their names were? Go ahead, guess.
DARCY
Caroline and Louisa.
BINGLEY
No. Try again.
DARCY
Darcy and Bingley.
BINGLEY
No, no. They were Jane and Elizabeth! Can you believe it? What are the odds of that, eh, Darcy?
DARCY
Elizabeth.
BINGLEY
Yes. And Jane. I felt like telling them that I also know of two sisters named Jane and Elizabeth.
DARCY
Elizabeth.
BINGLEY
Yes. And Jane. What are the odds?
DARCY
Elizabeth. Oh, Bingley. Pass me that bottle.
BINGLEY
And Jane. ...Jane. ...Oh, Darcy. Save some of that brandy for me.
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