Though suspicion was very far from Miss Bennet's general habits, she was absolutely incredulous here.
"You are joking, Lizzy.

This cannot be!--engaged to Mr.Darcy! No, no, you shall not deceive me.

I know it to be impossible." "This is a wretched beginning indeed! My sole dependence was on you; and I am sure nobody else will believe me, if you do not.

Yet, indeed, I am in earnest.

I speak nothing but the truth.