OH EM GEE
I am at a loss for words.
Mr Darcy has just confessed his feeling to Miss Elizabeth Bennet -- those feelings being that he has involuntarily fallen in love for her. And after being rejected and insulted multiple times by her (Miss Bennet claims that he is a "conceited and selfish" man), he feels hurt and mortified and says the following with his heart in his hand:
"You have said quite enough, madam. I perfectly comprehend your feelings, and have now only to be ashamed of what my own have been. Forgive me for having taken up so much of your time, and accept my best wishes for your health and happiness" (183).
Gah. That's so sad. :( He--he loves her but she doesn't love him back. It's so tragic and romantic and beautiful.
AND THE ZUTARA OMG. It couldn't be more accurate.
Thank the people who recommended this book to me. But damn, it's takes so DAMN LONG to read.