Darcy recognized the conflict in Fitzwilliam’s expression. “I could extend an invitation to the Comtesse and Lord Calmet.” “Perhaps after the Bingleys have quit Pemberley. I could not anticipate the introduction of Mina to Miss Bingley with anything short of trepidation.” “Do you fear Miss Bingley might offend Lady Calmet?” “That I consider a certainty. My fear is that Lady Calmet will tear Miss Bingley into tiny bits.”
