Chapter 38
Leaving Hunsford
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1 Hunsford Parsonage sits small beneath Rosings park in the pale light of departure morning
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2 Elizabeth and Mr. Collins sit alone at the orderly breakfast table.
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3 Collins makes his parting gratitude a solemn performance, pressing a hand to his heart.
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4 Elizabeth’s gratitude warms as she speaks of Charlotte’s friendship and care.
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5 The spotless breakfast table gives substance to Mr. Collins’s account of his domestic blessings.
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6 Mr. Collins lifts his chin in solemn pride at his connection with Lady Catherine
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7 Collins paces the breakfast room, self-satisfied, as Elizabeth weighs her courteous reply
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8 Mr. Collins interrupts his own self-congratulation with a raised finger and a knowing look.
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9 Charlotte’s entrance interrupts Mr. Collins’s account of their marital happiness.
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10 Charlotte pours tea with the quiet confidence of a woman settled in her chosen home.
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11 Elizabeth and Charlotte clasp hands at the parsonage door in an affectionate farewell.
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12 Mr. Collins counts off his farewell commissions as he escorts Elizabeth toward the waiting chaise.
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13 Mr. Collins stops the chaise door, remembering his respects to the ladies of Rosings
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14 As the chaise leaves Hunsford, Mr. Collins holds his final ceremonial bow beside the garden gate.
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15 Maria Lucas breaks the travelling silence with delighted amazement.
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16 Elizabeth quietly agrees with Maria as their chaise leaves Hunsford.
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17 Maria counts the dinners on her gloved fingers, eager to tell of the visit at home
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18 Under her bonnet, Elizabeth keeps her face still, weighed by Darcy's proposal and letter
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19 Maria's and Elizabeth's hands rest quietly in their laps during the journey
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20 Reunited in the Gardiners’ drawing-room, Elizabeth studies Jane’s calm face.
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21 Elizabeth quietly studies Jane’s gentle smile in the Gardiners’ drawing-room.
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22 Elizabeth draws breath to confide in Jane, then holds the words at her parted lips.
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23 Elizabeth lets the chance to confide pass, lowering her eyes to her folded hands.
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24 Elizabeth’s travelling bonnet rests beside the empty sofa in the Gardiners’ drawing-room.
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