Yale Theatrical Society

“In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."

Elizabeth's astonishment was beyond expression. She stared, coloured, doubted, and was silent. This he considered sufficient encouragement; and the avowal of all that he felt, and had long felt for her, immediately followed. He spoke well; but there were feelings besides those of the heart to be detailed; and he was not more eloquent on the subject of tenderness than of pride. His sense of her inferiority— of its being a degradation— of the family obstacles which judgement had always opposed to inclination, were dwelt on with a warmth which seemed due to the consequence he was wounding, but was very unlikely to recommend his suit.

Yes, my dear ladies of the Yale Theatrical Society, this is the site where Elizabeth Bennet first rejects the seemingly arrogant Mr. Darcy.  Right here, at Stourhead where I stood a mere few days ago, is the same place where Keira Knightley stood for the new Pride and Prejudice.  Even if the new movie is not the epic that the A&E version has become, walking around these large stone pillars is something I'll never forget.  I know that you girls, being the literary experts you are, can appreciate the beauty of this moment.