Dame Julie Andrews

You are then resolved to have him?

I have said no such thing, replied Lizzie.

I am only resolved to act in that manner which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.

It is well, said Lady Catherine.

You refuse, then, to oblige me.

You refuse to obey the claims of duty, honour and gratitude.

You are determined to ruin him in the opinion of all his friends and make him the contempt of the world.

Neither duty nor honour nor gratitude, replied Elizabeth, has any possible claim on me in the present instance.

No principle of either would be violated by my marriage with Mr. Darcy.

And with regard to the resentment of his family, or the indignation of the world, if the former were disturbed by his marrying me, it would not give me one moment's concern, and the world in general would have too much sense to join in the scorn.

And this is your real opinion.

This is your final resolve.

Very well.

I shall now know how to act.

Do not imagine, Miss Bennet, that your ambition will ever be gratified.

I came to try you.

I hoped to find you reasonable.

But depend upon it, I will carry my point.

In this manner, Lady Catherine talked on till they were at the door of the carriage, when, turning hastily round, she added, I take no leave of you, Miss Bennet.

I send no compliments to your mother.