Darcy's proposal refused

1 Hunsford Parsonage at dusk, one candlelit window facing the many golden windows of Rosings

2 Elizabeth turns sharply on the sofa as Darcy enters the quiet drawing-room.

3 Darcy leans toward Elizabeth across the small table, his restraint giving way

4 Elizabeth Bennet refuses Darcy with measured courtesy, her anger held beneath a composed face.

5 Elizabeth names Wickham as the source of her older grievance.

6 Darcy stops across the small table and openly defends his pride to Elizabeth.

7 Elizabeth gives her final refusal levelly, cheeks burning, anger held under composure

8 Darcy’s lowered eyes turn aside as his courteous farewell conceals the wound of Elizabeth’s refusal.

9 Darcy disappears into the passage, leaving Elizabeth motionless beside the sofa.