"Darcy, wait!"
"Aunt Catherine might need your assistance with some errands."
"Let the ladies handle those."
"I did not realise you are too cowardly in the face of matchmakers."
"Never! I promised to chaperone, and I shall do so with due diligence."
Darn, Mr Bennet…
"Why do you not follow the other couple?"
"They walk rather slowly."
"Well, here they are. Bingley, did you not say your sister is arriving today?"
"Yes, Caroline will soon join us."
"Richard has not made her acquaintance."
"Colonel, would you allow me to introduce my--"
"Apologies, it is time for my morning ride." Evacuate!