Mr. Bingley, a very wealthy man and of good fortune, has comes to stay in town along with his friend, Mr. Darcy. Mrs. Bennet is trying to persuade Mr. Bennet to go visit Mr. Bingley, in order for Mr. Bingley to meet their daughters. (And hopefully fall in love with one of them)
Is Mr.Bingley married?
NEWS
Oh no, my dear! Mr.Bingley is rather single! This is so great for our daughters!
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.
She's the most beautiful creature I have ever beheld!
Soon, a ball took place at Netherfield, where all the Bennet family attended, as well as Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy. Mr. Bingley and Jane had a connection, and danced all night. Mr. Darcy, however, doesn't dance all night. He appears as proud, and disagreeable to the whole town.
He's so charming! I wonder if he likes me too?
Later in the Ball, Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley talk. Mr. Bingley tells Mr. Darcy that Jane is absolutely beautiful. Mr. Darcy then goes on to say how he feels about Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Elizabeth hears their entire conversation
Darcy, Jane Is absolutely beautiful! She is the most beautiful creature I have ever beheld!
Have you talked to her sister, Elizabeth?
She's tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.
Arrogant little jerk
After receiving an invitation to visit Mr. Bingley, Jane decides to take off and visit Mr. Bingley's and Darcy's mansion alone. Her family is then informed that she becomes ill, and is unable to return home.
Cough! Cough!
I feel terrible for her! I hope she gets well soon!
Elizabeth decides to go visit her sister and see how she's doing. She runs into Darcy while visiting the mansion, and has a conversation with him. While they converse, Elizabeth catches Mr. Darcy's eye.
She speaks with such freedom, and shows so little deference. Why is it that I am so attracted to the way she speaks?
Blah, Blah, Blah
Once the Bennet sisters arrived home, Mr. Collins, their father's cousin, was waiting ,ready to pick one of the sisters to be his bride. He ended up picking Elizabeth, however, she rejected him, and refused to marry him. Mrs. Bennet becomes very upset.
I know not how to express my refusal in such a way as may convince you of its being one!