Pride and Prejudice

Chapter 6

Elizabeth  Visits Charlotte

                Mrs. Gardiner saw that Elizabeth liked Wickham very much, she gave her niece some kindly advice “Lizzy”, she said, you must be on your guard with Wickham. I have nothing to say against him. If he had the fortune he ought to have, you couldn’t do better. At present, I am not in love with Mr.Wickham, Elizabeth answered, but he is the most agreeable man I ever met. And if he does really become attached to me but it would be better if he did not. Her aunt assured her that she was. It was one of those rare and wonderful occasions in which advice wasn’t resented. A few days later, Mr. Collins arrived at Lucas Lodge, he and his bride to be were going to Kent the next day. Before leaving, Charlotte came to say goodbye to Elizabeth. Though she saw little pleasure in the visit, Elizabeth couldn’t refuse. She agreed to come in March. Sir William would be coming then, along with his second-oldest daughter, Maria. Meanwhile, Elizabeth waited impatiently for Jane’s letters from London. But Jane’s news was sad indeed, after a month, she seen nothing of Bingley. When Caroline did come at last she was not polite, pained Elizabeth. She could no longer wish that Bingley would see Jane again. Indeed the more she thought about it, the worse his behavior seemed. Elizabeth asked her aunt how Jane was feeling. She was saddened, but not surprised, to hear that Jane was often depressed. Then Mrs. Gardiner asked about Wickham. Elizabeth told her that he now seemed interested in someone else, the young woman this name is was Miss King. Wickham had touched her heart only lightly,she believed that she would have been his first choice if money had been no object. Mr. Collins was in his glory, pointing out every detail of the fine house. She wondered how her friend could look so Content, most of the time, Charlotte wisely didn’t seem to hear him.Two days later they were invited to dine at Rosings, the estate of Lady Catherine. Mr.Collins’ triumph was complete,as they entered the house, he pointed out every magnificent detail. Sir William was awed,Maria seemed frightened out of her wits,Elizabeth was calm and curious. He complimented Lady Catherine excessively, and Sir William echoed him. Lady Catherine was pleased with the praise. She advised Charlotte about managing her house, her cows, and her poultry,then she turned to Elizabeth. Lady Catherine seemed very surprised at not receiving a direct answer. You cannot be more than twenty I am sure,she said. I am not twenty-one, Elizabeth said. After a very dull game of cards, Elizabeth was greatly relieved that was finally over.