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Courtship

Pride and Prejudice

Austen, Jane · 1998 · 18 min

The Walk Continues

After entering Meryton, the walk continues with the younger sisters distracted by the officers.…

Introduction of Mr. Wickham

The attention of every lady is caught by a young man of most gentlemanlike appearance walking with an officer on the other side of the way. The officer is Mr.…

The Meeting of Darcy and Wickham

While the party is still standing and talking agreeably, the sound of horses draws their notice and Darcy and Bingley are seen riding down the street.…

Bingley and Darcy Ride Away

In another minute, Mr. Bingley, without seeming to have noticed what passed, takes leave and rides on with his friend.

Mr. Wickham’s Appearance and Address

Mr. Wickham needs only regimentals to make him completely charming. His appearance is greatly in his favour: all the best parts of beauty, a fine countenance, a good figure, and v…

Visit to Mrs. Philips

Mr. Denny and Mr. Wickham walk with the young ladies to the door of Mr. Philips’s house, and then make their bows in spite of Miss Lydia’s pressing entreaties and even in spite of…

Mrs. Philips’s Curiosity About the Stranger

Mrs. Philips receives Mr. Collins with her very best politeness, which he returns with even more, apologizing for his intrusion without previous acquaintance and flattering himsel…

Dinner Invitation Extended

Some of the officers are to dine with the Philipses the next day, and their aunt promises to make her husband call on Mr.…

Lottery and Supper Plans

Mrs. Philips protests that they will have a nice comfortable noisy game of lottery tickets and a little bit of hot supper afterwards.…

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