Wickham appears in Meryton

1 Longbourn rests amid damp November fields beneath a pale dawn sky.

2 As Mrs. Bennet stirs the breakfast-room fire, Mr. Collins settles on Elizabeth with a nod

3 Lydia, Kitty and Elizabeth turn from a shop window toward a handsome stranger in Meryton

4 Denny presents Wickham on the Meryton pavement as the newcomer lifts his hat in an easy bow.

5 Darcy freezes halfway through his courteous bow, his face blanching as his eyes catch Wickham.

6 Wickham touches his hat to Darcy, who pales in chilling recognition

7 Elizabeth’s eyes dart toward the two gentlemen after their stiff exchange of greetings.

8 Mrs. Philips stops chattering as Jane introduces Mr. Collins, who bows elaborately

9 Walking home arm in arm, Elizabeth eagerly recounts the strange encounter between Darcy and Wickham.