A shortie. Not one of my better ones but I'm desperately trying to avoid writing a paper for my history class (I hate 105, but 106 sounds more interesting).
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She sat down, still in shock.
Her incredulous expression must have been showing on her face.
His confused smile gave it away.
"Were you not expecting such a proposal, Miss Bennet? Surely you knew that your playful sarcasm would in fact reach its goal in vastly swaying my opinion of you? Do not pretend that you did not do this on purpose."
Her fuming must have given her away.
"Come now Miss Bennet, you are fooling no one."
"Mr. Darcy, you truly think that I was using my sarcasm as a form of feminine wile to induce you to propose?" her low angry voice must have made certain he knew her anger and yet he was not humble enough to let his own opinions go….and that would cost him.
"It is quite alright to admit your obvious plan has been discovered. I must give you the award for best actress though; you are coming along exceedingly well. You may flash that title where ever you like, I suppose." He was sure he was right.