Darcy Begins to Notice Elizabeth’s Charms
Unaware that she herself is becoming an object of interest to Darcy, Elizabeth continues to occupy herself with observing Bingley’s attention to Jane.…
Sir William Lucas’s Party
The scene shifts to Sir William Lucas’s, where a large party is assembled. The gathering brings together the principal characters for an evening of conversation, music, and attemp…
Elizabeth Challenges Darcy on Listening
Noticing Darcy attending to her conversation with Colonel Forster, Elizabeth asks Charlotte what Mr. Darcy means by listening. Charlotte replies that this is a question only Mr.…
Elizabeth Sings and Plays at the Instrument
Miss Lucas announces that she is going to open the instrument and Elizabeth knows what follows.…
Mary Takes Over the Performance
Before Elizabeth can reply to the entreaties to sing again, she is eagerly succeeded at the instrument by her sister Mary, who having been the only plain one in the family, worked…
Sir William Praises Dancing to Darcy
Mr. Darcy stands near them in silent indignation at this mode of passing the evening, too much engrossed by his own thoughts to perceive that Sir William Lucas is his neighbour, u…
Sir William Attempts to Pair Darcy and Elizabeth
Sir William Lucas, struck with the notion of doing a gallant thing when Elizabeth moves towards them, calls out to her, asking why she is not dancing, and seeks to present her to…
Elizabeth Refuses to Dance
Elizabeth, with some discomposure, tells Sir William that she has not the least intention of dancing and entreats him not to suppose she moved that way in order to beg for a partn…
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