Chapter 27
Departure for Hunsford via London
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1 Longbourn rests beneath a low pewter sky as January and February pass in quiet repetition.
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2 At Longbourn, Elizabeth pauses over Charlotte's letter, glad of the approaching journey
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4 Elizabeth rereads Charlotte's letter at Longbourn, smiling at the approaching journey
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6 Elizabeth stands beside Mr. Bennet’s chair as he gruffly asks her to write.
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8 Mr. Bennet almost promises to answer Elizabeth’s letter.
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9 Wickham leans toward Elizabeth with engaging solicitude as he wishes her every enjoyment.
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11 Alone at the Longbourn window after Wickham’s farewell, Elizabeth holds a faint smile.
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13 Sir William Lucas retells his favourite distinction while Maria nods admiringly.
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14 Elizabeth rests beside the chaise window, holding back a small smile as familiar anecdotes wear on.
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15 Elizabeth takes Jane’s hands in the passage of the Gardiners’ London home.
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16 Shopping parcels, pale gloves and a laid-aside bonnet rest on the Gardiners’ hall-table.
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17 Elizabeth listens closely as Mrs. Gardiner speaks of Jane’s hidden dejection.
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18 Mrs. Gardiner gently teases Elizabeth about Wickham’s desertion.
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19 Elizabeth challenges Mrs. Gardiner with a lifted chin as their teasing becomes a contest
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20 Elizabeth answers her aunt with an affectionate shrug and amused certainty.
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21 Elizabeth’s gloved fingertip presses the playbill as she defends Wickham’s haste.
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22 Mrs. Gardiner answers Elizabeth’s playful defence with affectionate firmness.
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23 Elizabeth raises both hands in teasing surrender to Mrs. Gardiner’s judgment.
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24 Mrs. Gardiner softens on Wickham with a knowing smile, touching her fan to Elizabeth's arm
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25 Elizabeth delivers her verdict on men with bright eyes and a sharpened smile.
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26 Mrs. Gardiner catches the disappointment beneath Elizabeth’s raillery.
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27 Mrs. Gardiner’s generous suggestion meets Elizabeth’s first surprised delight.
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28 Elizabeth clasps Mrs. Gardiner’s hands as the invitation to the Lakes fills her with delight.
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29 Elizabeth’s bitterness gives way to rapturous delight at her aunt’s invitation.
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30 Four empty chairs retain the intimacy of the evening’s conversation.
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