"It started with the servants," were the first words out of his proud and honest mouth.

"Th-the servants?" Articulation escaped me.

"Then everyone else wanted to do it."

"D-do it?" Drool wet the corner of my mouth; breathing took effort.

"Even Elizabeth."

"E-Elizabeth, Mr. Darcy?" My heart stopped.

"See?" He threw up his hands. "What did I say?"

Cheeks blazing, I wished the earth would swallow me up.

"For God's sake, my name is Fitzwilliam!"