"I mean -- I wish you luck when you propose to Miss Bennet."

"Who says I am proposing to her?"

"Stop denying your feelings."

"What feelings? She is merely an indifferent acquaintance."

"Ha! Why do you get so tongue-tied in her presence? And it looks like you are mentally undressing her whenever you stare at her."

"…"

"Do something to make yourself happy for once. Stop being tied down with expectations and responsibilities."

"Do you really think so?"

"Yes, dunce! I mean, Darce. The lady is here. Her family is not. You have a romantic proposal. What else could go wrong?"