Read Time 2 mins Maria, Jane, and Elizabeth arrive in Hertfordshire at an inn where their father’s carriage awaits them. Kitty and Lydia greet them. They have a meal waiting for the girls, but ask for money to pay for it. They spent all their money at a dressmaker’s. Lydia bought an ugly bonnet she hopes to redo […]
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Read Time < 1 mins Mr. Collins thanks Elizabeth for coming for a visit. He knows that Hunsford offers little in the way of excitement, and their way of life is humble. However, they have done their upmost to make Elizabeth’s visit pleasant. Elizabeth replies with sincere thanks, for she has enjoyed her visit. Mr. Collins considers the one
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Read Time < 1 mins Darcy and his cousin leave Rosings the next morning. Mr. Colons waits near the lodge to make obsequious farewells, after which he hastens to console Lady Catherine and her daughter. To the great satisfaction of the parsonage, he brings back a message from Lady Catherine inviting them all to dine with her. Lady Catherine
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Read Time 3 mins If Elizabeth, when Mr. Darcy gave her the letter, did not expect it to contain a renewal of his offers, she had formed no expectation at all of its contents. But such as they were, it may well be supposed how eagerly she went through them, and what a contrariety of emotion they excited.
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Read Time < 1 mins Elizabeth goes for a walk. She meets Darcy who hands her a letter. In it he explains his belief that Jane was indifferent to Bingley. He describes the problems posed by an association with the Bennet family: Mrs Bennet’s low connections, but more the total lack of propriety so frequently, so almost uniformly betrayed
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Read Time 24 mins (Transcribed from original vinyl recording) And let’s get started. The first one is personal development. Now in illustrating personal development Mr. Shelf, my teacher started with money. No money is not the only place to start in talking personal development. But it’s where he started. So let me share the thoughts he shared with me
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Read Time 2 mins Elizabeth reviews all the letters she has received from Jane. She finds every one low in spirits, though she never complains. Elizabeth is glad that Mr. Darcy will be leaving soon. She will miss Colonel Fitzwilliam, but he has made his intentions to marry someone with money quite clear. Elizabeth is surprised by
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Read Time < 1 mins Elizabeth encounters Darcy on her favourite walk in the Park. The second time was more than a coincidence. A third time seemed wilful ill-nature. Their conversations are brief and filled with disjointed questions on his part. She also encounters Col Fitzwilliam who she is happy to talk with. He and Darcy will depart on
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Read Time 2 mins The more I narrate each chapter, the feistier Miss Elizabeth Bennet becomes! Do you agree? Elizabeth is writing a letter to Jane the next morning when there is a ring at the door. Charlotte and Maria are out. When she answers the door, she is surprised to see Mr. Darcy. He apologizes when
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Read Time 2 mins Colonel Fitzwilliam is much admired. However, an invitation to Rosings doesn’t come until Easter, as Lady Catherine is busy with her guests. Miss de Bourgh also doesn’t drop in at the parsonage. Colonel Fitzwilliam has called, but Mr. Darcy is only seen at church. Lady Catherine is civil when they finally come to Rosings,
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