Pride and Prejudice

Chapter 7

Darcy Admits the Truth

                Once all after they dined at Lady Catherine’s estate about twice a week, Elizabeth spent her days walking and in conversation with Charlotte. When Elizabeth had been at Charlotte’s for a fortnight, two visitors arrived at Rosings,one was Mr. Darcy. The other was another nephew of Lady Catherine’s. Colonel Fitzwilliam was not handsome, but he was a true gentleman, Elizabeth quickly caught his fancy. The next time Elizabeth came to Rosings, Colonel Fitzwilliam asked her to play the pianoforte. Lady Catherine interrupted, demanding to know what they were talking about. Elizabeth immediately began to play, In the days that followed the colonel came to visit Elizabeth often. It was clear why Colonel Fitzwilliam came he enjoyed Elizabeth’s company, but it was difficult to understand why Mr. Darcy came, he often sat for ten minutes at a time without opening his mouth. Colonel Fitzwilliam said,Elizabeth blushed. She wondered if he was talking about her, she answered with a joke,and he replied in the same manner. After a silence, Colonel Fitzwilliam mentioned Mr.Bingley who he knew a little. Elizabeth changed the subject. As soon as she returned to the house, she shut herself in her room. She’d always thought Caroline was the one who separated Jane and Bingley, now she knew it had been Darcy the angry tears that followed brought on a headache. At first, Elizabeth felt honored by his Proposal, She was sorry to hurt Darcy by refusing him. But when he spoke of her family, the color rose in her cheeks. Wickham has told me how you treated him, you robbed him of everything that he deserved. And it is not only for these reasons that I dislike you. From the very beginning, I saw your arrogance, your conceit, and your selfish scorn for the feelings of others. Now I’m only ashamed of what mine have Been, forgive me for taking up so much of your time. And accept my best wishes for your health and happiness,with these words, he quickly left the house. She felt too weak to stand,she sat down and cried for half an hour.