Pride & Prejudice

how are you this evening, my dear?very well, although i wish you would not call me “my dear.”why?because it’s what my father always calls my mother when he’s cross about something.what endearments am i allowed?well, let me think… “lizzy” for every day, “my pearl” for sundays, and “goddess divine” but only on very special occasions.and what should i call you when i’m cross? mrs. darcy?no, no. you may only call me “mrs. darcy” when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.then how are you this evening, mrs. darcy? peak romance btw