Pride and Prejudice

Chapter 5

Jane’s Disappointment

                While Mr. Collins’ feelings for Elizabeth were Imaginary, only his pride was hurt by her refusal. But the house was in an uproar  Mrs. Bennet was full of complaints and bad humor. When Charlotte Lucas came to spend the day, the entire family was relieved. Charlotte was very kind to Mr. Collins. She listened quietly to everything he had to say. In the next day a letter was delivered to Jane. Elizabeth watched her read it, and saw her face fall. When they were alone Jane said,It is from Caroline Bingley. Caroline makes it plain she does not expect  me to be her sister, she must be sure her brother cares little for me. Elizabeth said, Perhaps Caroline sees that her brother in love with you. Perhaps  she the one who wants him to marry Miss Darcy, she trying to convince you that her brother does not care for you. But the case is this, We are not rich enough or grand enough for them. Therefore, she anxious to get Miss Darcy for her brother. The Bennets had agreed to dine with the Lucases and once again, Charlotte listened endlessly to Mr. Collins, there was a motive behind her kindness she was hoping that Mr. Collins would turn his interest from Elizabeth to herself. Early the next morning, Mr. Collins hurried over to Lucas Lodge. There was he declared his love to Charlotte, in everything was quickly settled, and Sir William and Lady Lucas were joyful. that Mr. Collins was neither sensible nor agreeable. His feelings for her were probably imaginary. But still, he would be her husband. In truth, Charlotte didn’t think highly of men or marriage. Yet marriage was the only honorable situation for a woman with little money, and she was 27 years old and  had never been pretty. Then Elizabeth pulled herself together and quickly wished her friend much happiness. When Mrs. Bennet heard of Charlotte’s engagement, she was extremely upset, at the time went by before she could see Elizabeth without scolding her. Not a word had been heard from him. Jane was quiet on the subject. Whatever she was feeling, she didn’t wish to Discuss, but it was a different matter with their mother. At last a letter from Caroline Bingley put an end to their doubts. She said they were settled in London for the winter. Elizabeth heard the news in silent indignation. She didn’t believe Caroline’s hints that her brother was falling in love with Miss Darcy, but she was angry with Bingley’s weakness. At Christmas, Mrs. Bennet’s brother and his wife came to visit. Mr. Gardiner was a sensible it’s well-bred man greatly superior to his sister, Mrs. Gardiner was likable and intelligent. Elizabeth was exceedingly pleased. Jane accepted her aunt’s invitation with pleasure. Knowing that Bingley didn’t live in the same house as his sisters, she could visit Caroline without any danger of seeing him.