“His reason for coming strengthened his resolve, and without further delay, his words spilled out. "Mr. Bennet, I request a private audience with Miss Bennet." The room was thick with silence. Elizabeth blinked several times, trying to convince herself she had heard him correctly. The heaviness that had settled over her heart lifted, and her mouth turned up into a small smile. Before her father could respond to Mr. Darcy's request, they heard her mother blurt, "Good Lord! It is about time!” Mr DarcyPride And Prejudice VariationPride And Prejudice AdaptationMrs BennetMr BennetPage 208 Book:Bluebells in the Mourning Source: Bluebells in the Mourning