第二十六章
This chapter opens with a private conversation between Elizabeth Bennet and her aunt, Mrs. Gardiner, who warns Elizabeth against forming an attachment to Wickham. Following their exchange, the narrative turns to Charlotte Lucas’s approaching marriage to Mr.…
Mrs. Gardiner’s Caution to Elizabeth
Mrs. Gardiner seizes a favorable opportunity to speak privately with Elizabeth, offering her honest and affectionate counsel about Wickham.…
Elizabeth’s Response About Wickham
Elizabeth initially responds with a playful, half-joking assurance that she will keep both herself and Wickham from falling in love, prompting Mrs.…
Mr. Collins Returns and Charlotte’s Farewell
Mr. Collins returns to Hertfordshire shortly after the Gardiners and Jane have departed, taking up residence with the Lucases and causing little inconvenience to Mrs. Bennet.…
Charlotte’s Wedding and Departure for Kent
The wedding takes place and the bride and bridegroom depart for Kent from the church door, prompting the usual round of comment and conjecture.…
Correspondence Between Elizabeth and Charlotte
Elizabeth receives Charlotte’s early letters with eager curiosity, wanting to know how Charlotte will speak of her new home, of Lady Catherine, and of her own happiness.…
Jane’s Arrival in London
Jane has already written to announce the Gardiners’ safe arrival in London, and Elizabeth hopes a second letter will bring news of the Bingleys.…
Miss Bingley’s Neglect of Jane
After her visit, Jane writes again to say that she has seen Miss Bingley, who greeted her warmly but was not in spirits, reproached her for not announcing her arrival, and suggest…
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