“I require that you explain these two possible motives, sir, for I cannot fathom your meaning at all.” Darcy rose and leaned against the back of the chair. “Either you chose this method of passing the evening because you are in each other's confidence, and have secret affairs to discuss.” Of course, that was patently untrue. Miss Elizabeth knew his hearing to be as acute as hers. She would know better than to attempt to share secrets in his presence. Nor did she have affection enough for Miss Bingley to share secrets with her. “—or because you are conscious that your figures appear to the
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