Elizabeth Turns Her Thoughts to Jane and Bingley
With no interest of her own to pursue, Elizabeth turns her attention almost entirely to Jane and Mr. Bingley.…
Mrs. Bennet Discusses Jane’s Expected Marriage
Elizabeth perceives that her mother’s thoughts are bent the same way toward Jane and Bingley, and she determines to keep her distance to avoid hearing too much.…
Elizabeth Tries to Silence Her Mother
Elizabeth tries in vain to check the rapidity of her mother’s words or persuade her to speak in a less audible whisper.…
Mary Begins to Sing
After supper, singing is talked of, and Elizabeth suffers the mortification of seeing Mary, after very little entreaty, preparing to oblige the company.…
Mary’s Second Song and Mr. Bennet’s Interruption
Mary’s powers are by no means fitted for such a display; her voice is weak and her manner affected, leaving Elizabeth in agonies.…
Mr. Collins Lectures on a Clergyman’s Duties
Others of the party are now applied to, and Mr. Collins declares that if he could sing, he should have great pleasure in obliging the company, as he considers music an innocent di…
Elizabeth’s Mortification at Her Family
Elizabeth feels that had her family made an agreement to expose themselves as much as possible during the evening, they could not have played their parts with more spirit or finer…
Mr. Collins’s Persistent Attention to Elizabeth
The rest of the evening brings Elizabeth little amusement, as she is teased by Mr. Collins, who continues most perseveringly by her side.…
Darcy’s Distant Silence Toward Elizabeth
Elizabeth is at least free from the offence of Mr. Darcy’s further notice. Though he often stands within a very short distance of her, quite disengaged, he never comes near enough…
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