My Pleasure Reading (194-243 pp)

The second week of Jane and Elizabeth’s return began. All young ladies, except them, were upset about leaving of the regiment in Brighton. Only Lydia did not share the gloom because she was going to Brighton with the Forsters. Lizzy was opposed to Lydia’s departure and asked Mr. Bennet not let her go. However her wish did not play a great role and Lydia left home.

Elizabeth herself was waiting for the trip with the Gardiners to take mind off the latest events. And when it started, Lizzy had no idea about her coming meeting with Mr. Darcy. The Gardiners wanted to visit the Pemberly, the estate of Darcy family, and Mr. Bennet was to agree with this idea. There they met Mr. Darcy who behaved very polite and pleasant and promised to make a return visit. Next morning he, his sister and Mr. Bingley came to the travelers and, having had a good talk, departed.  

One morning Lizzy received two letters from Jane and got to know awful news about Lydia. The latter escaped with Mr. Wickham somewhere. It was unbelievable for Elizabeth who knew the truth about him. And because of this fact Ms. Bennet and the Gardiners were to be back home in order to support the Bennets and helped to find Lydia.