He had come to Kent with thoughts of forgetting her only to find Elizabeth awaited him here. The best laid schemes of mice and men indeed![v] “Forgive me, madam,” Darcy said upon the first opening. “I have business I must attend to this morning.” Darcy had almost made it to the staircase when Fitzwilliam called out to him. Once close enough to speak without raising his voice, Fitzwilliam asked, “Would you like to tell me what the devil is going on?” Darcy hesitated and looked his cousin up and down before finally stating, “No,” and turning and rushing up the stairs.
