
He also informs her that Wickham, the soldier, is a habitual liar and has been trying to elope with Georgiana, Elizabeth’s younger sister.

However, instead of retreating, he leaves a letter for her about Jane and Bingley, and his reasons for distancing from Jane. He starts visiting her at the Collins’ and proposes to her which invites immediate rejection from her with some words for his arrogant behavior. Darcy also visits his aunt and meets Elizabeth. Collins’ wife, residing near Darcy’s aunt, Lady Catherine. When spring arrives, Elizabeth goes to see Charlotte, Mr. Winter passes without any stir in the emotions of the Bennet sisters due to the long absence of Darcy and Bingley. When they get married, Elizabeth promises to visit them. Around this time, Collins also gets engaged with Charlotte Lucas, the daughter of a knight. When winter starts, the Bingleys, along with Darcy, return to London which disappoints Jane. He berates Darcy alleging that he has tried to cheat him of inherited property. Meanwhile, soldiers stationed near Longbourn keep the Bennet girls busy, where Wickham, a dashing soldier, turns to Elizabeth and tries to win her attention.

Soon, he starts courting Elizabeth only to face rejection. He instantly falls in love with the Bennet girls and their manners. Collins is likely to become the heir of Bennet’s property, as he is the only male member of the family. Darcy defends her and it angers Miss Bingley and this incident also adds jealousy toward Elizabeth.īoth of the sisters return after Jane recovers. Miss Bingley does not like her appearance and insults her. One day when Jane is caught in the rainstorm and falls ill on her way to Netherfield Park, Elizabeth visits the mansion to take care of her and gets her dress muddied on the way to the mansion. Bingley is already enjoying his friendship with Jane while Mr. Darcy does not join her in dance, a sign of arrogance considered in those social circles. Both of them show their displeasure, as Mr. Darcy, too, joins them, though he is not much pleased with this party where Elizabeth is also present. Bingley, toward her during the dance, and they both spend much time together. Jane, the second Miss Bennet, succeeds in attracting Mr.

Bennet to pay him a courtesy visit following which all join a ball at Mr. Bingley a likely match for any one of her five daughters. Having five daughters ready to be married, Mrs. A wealthy young man, Charles Bingley, rents a manor in the proximity of Longbourn, a village, where the Bennet family resides.
