Miss Bingley on Elizabeth’s Eyes
Miss Bingley on Elizabeth’s Eyes Miss Bingley insinuates that Elizabeth’s muddy walk must have dimmed Darcy’s admiration of her fine eyes, but Darcy replies that her eyes were bri…
The Bennets’ Low Connections
The Bennets’ Low Connections Mrs. Hurst expresses concern over Jane’s “low connections,” noting her uncle is an attorney in Meryton and another lives near Cheapside.…
Elizabeth Returns to Jane
Elizabeth Returns to Jane Renewing her tenderness, Elizabeth returns to Jane’s room and stays with her until late in the evening, until she sees Jane fall asleep.
Evening at the Card Table
Evening at the Card Table Entering the drawing-room, Elizabeth finds the party playing loo. Suspecting high stakes, she declines to join and instead takes a book as her excuse.
Preference for Reading
Preference for Reading Mr. Hurst and Miss Bingley express astonishment that Elizabeth prefers reading to cards, but she insists she is not a great reader and enjoys many things.
Books at Netherfield and Pemberley
Books at Netherfield and Pemberley Bingley offers his meager library, apologizing for its small size.…
Miss Darcy’s Accomplishments
Miss Darcy’s Accomplishments Miss Bingley praises Georgiana Darcy as extremely accomplished for her age, with exquisite performance on the pianoforte, delightful manners, and an e…
Debate on Accomplished Women
Debate on Accomplished Women Bingley sarcastically suggests all young ladies are accomplished since they all paint tables and net purses.…
Mr. Hurst Interrupts
Mr. Hurst Interrupts Growing weary of being ignored at the card table, Mr. Hurst bitterly calls the women to order, ending the debate as the conversation ceases entirely.
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