![]() Jane and Elizabeth are also anxious for news of Bingley and his return. Lucas was triumphant in her engaged daughter to Mrs. Bennet was gratified to realize that Charlotte was as foolish as his wife and more foolish than his daughter. She has been barbarously used by all of them. Collins has been taken in by the scheming Lucas’. Bennet believes him mistaken since he wants to marry Lizzy. ![]() ![]() Sir William Lucas arrives at Longbourn and announces Charlotte’s engagement. Collins has made two offers of marriage within three days. Charlotte’s explanation is that she is not romantic and her chances at happiness with Mr. Charlotte tells Elizabeth of her engagement who finds it impossible to believe. He leaves the next day for Kent wishing all of his fair cousins health and happiness, except Elizabeth. Collins is asked not to publish his prosperous love. He was however, a pleasant preservative from want. Practical Charlotte knows that her fiancé is irksome and his attachment must be imaginary. The younger Miss Lucas’ could now come out earlier and the boys were relieved from the apprehension of Charlotte dying an old maid. Lady Lucas begins to calculate how many more years Mr. ![]() Charlotte accepts him solely to have her own home. He takes her interest in him seriously, throwing himself at her feet. Elizabeth is grateful to Charlotte for distracting Mr. ![]()
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