My Pleasure Reading (243- 281 pp)

The time of waiting for the news about Lydia and Mr. Wickham was terrible for each member of the family. Mrs. Bennet represented a sorrowful mother who made many problems to other daughters. Elizabeth felt disappointment about Lydia’s action and was ashamed to Mr. Darcy who knew about this incident. Even Jane stopped searching for justification of their leaving from Brighton. They did not receive the letters from Mr. Bennet but only one from Mr. Gardiner which did not bring positive news.

 After Mr. Bennet’s return from London, other letter from Mr. Gardiner was received. The latter told that he could organize the marriage between Lydia and Mr. Wickham. Mrs. Bennet was filled with admiration of this fact and surprised when her husband refused to give any money to marriage preparations.  By accident Lizzy found out that Mr. Darcy was joined this event as well. Her aunt, Mrs. Gardiner, explained that Mr. Darcy paid Mr. Wickham’s debts, thus, redeemed the honour of the Bennets.

It is become known that Mr. Bingley returned in Hertfordshire. And on the third morning after his arrival the young man visited Longbourn and Mr. Darcy accompanied him. Jane and Elizabeth were uncomfortable enough, they blushed because of their mother’s talks to Mr. Bingley and dreamed to bid farewell with the men. None of them wanted to be sad again - Jane because of love and Lizzy because of shame.