Departure in Good Spirits
The visit ends in mutual good spirits. Mr. Collins repeats his apologies on quitting the room and is assured, with unwearying civility, that they are perfectly needless.…
Mr. Collins Praises Mrs. Philips
On his return, Mr. Collins highly gratifies Mrs. Bennet by admiring Mrs. Philips’s manners and politeness.…
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Chapter XVI finds the Bennet party traveling by coach to Meryton for an evening at Mrs. Philips’s, where they encounter Mr. Wickham. The chapter centers on Wickham’s conversation with Elizabeth, during which he shares his history of grievances against Mr.…
Arrival at Meryton
The Bennet sisters and Mr. Collins travel by coach to Meryton for an evening at Mrs. Philips’s. Upon entering the drawing room, the girls learn that Mr.…
Mrs. Philips Hears of Rosings
Mrs. Philips is astonished to learn from Mr. Collins about Rosings, Lady Catherine’s grand estate.…
Mr. Collins’s Description of Lady Catherine
Mr. Collins happily describes the grandeur of Lady Catherine and her mansion to Mrs. Philips, occasionally interjecting praise of his own humble abode and its improvements. Mrs.…
Wickham Enters the Room
When the gentlemen finally enter the room, Mr. Wickham catches Elizabeth’s eye immediately.…
The Officers of the ––shire
The officers of the ––shire form a creditable, gentlemanlike set, with the best of them present this evening.…
Wickham Seats Himself by Elizabeth
Almost every female eye in the room turns toward Wickham, and he chooses to seat himself next to Elizabeth.…
Mr. Collins Plays Whist
When the card tables are set up, Mr. Collins seizes the chance to play whist with Mrs. Philips, citing his desire to improve at the game. Mrs.…
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