CHAPTER II

Summary

• Elizabeth anticipated that Mr. Darcy would bring his sister, Miss Darcy, to visit her the day after she arrived at Pemberley, but instead, they arrived in Lambton the morning after Elizabeth's arrival.
• Elizabeth and her relatives were surprised and intrigued by this unexpected visit, with her uncle and aunt suspecting Mr. Darcy’s admiration for Elizabeth.
• Elizabeth felt uneasy yet eager to make a good impression, fearing Mr. Darcy might have spoken too favorably about her to his sister, Miss Darcy.
• Miss Darcy was introduced to Elizabeth and was revealed to be shy rather than proud, contrary to Elizabeth's expectations.
• Darcy mentioned that Bingley would also visit, and shortly after, Bingley arrived with his usual friendliness and charm, erasing any lingering resentment Elizabeth may have had toward him.
• Elizabeth noticed no romantic connection between Bingley and Miss Darcy, which reassured her regarding her sister Jane’s prospects with him.
• Elizabeth observed a significant change in Mr. Darcy’s demeanor—he was polite, sociable, and eager to please, starkly contrasting his haughty attitude in the past.
• As the visit concluded, Darcy and Miss Darcy extended an invitation for Elizabeth, along with her uncle and aunt, to dine at Pemberley, which was accepted on their behalf by Mrs. Gardiner.
• Bingley expressed pleasure at the prospect of seeing Elizabeth again, which Elizabeth interpreted as partial evidence of his lingering affection for Jane.
• After the visit, Elizabeth’s uncle and aunt praised Bingley and Darcy, noting Darcy’s evident affection for Elizabeth and his improved manners.
• The Gardiners reflected on Darcy’s positive character traits based on their experiences and testimonies from others, contrasting with Wickham’s increasingly poor reputation in the area.
• Elizabeth spent the evening thinking about her feelings toward Darcy, recognizing her growing respect and gratitude for his love and the changes he had made for her sake.
• Elizabeth acknowledged she no longer hated Darcy and was instead beginning to consider the possibility of rekindling their relationship, albeit with mixed emotions.
• It was decided that Elizabeth and her aunt would return the civility of Miss Darcy’s visit by going to Pemberley the following morning, while Mr. Gardiner left to meet friends for a fishing engagement.