Chapter 39
Return to Longbourn
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1 The London coach draws up at the George in a small Hertfordshire market town.
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2 Kitty and Lydia lean toward separate upstairs windows at the George, watching the street
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3 Lydia and Kitty present the inn’s simple cold luncheon as a splendid achievement.
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4 Lydia’s upturned hand proudly presents the modest cold luncheon at the George.
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5 Lydia idly plucks her new bonnet’s trim while mentioning the regiment’s departure.
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6 Elizabeth brightens at Lydia’s news that the regiment will soon leave Meryton.
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7 Lydia clasps her hands in delight at the prospect of a summer in Brighton.
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8 At the inn table, Elizabeth's relief turns to silent alarm as Lydia celebrates Brighton
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9 Lydia begins her eager announcement as the others draw their chairs to the luncheon table
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10 Jane and Elizabeth exchange a discreet glance as the waiter withdraws and draws the door closed.
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11 Lydia leans across the luncheon table at the George, savouring her triumphant announcement.
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12 Jane gently voices her hope that neither person’s feelings have been deeply engaged.
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13 Elizabeth lowers her eyes as Lydia’s coarse words reveal a sentiment she once shared.
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14 Lydia delights as five young women crowd into the carriage among boxes and purchases
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15 Lydia hugs her extra bandbox with delighted pride while Kitty giggles beside her.
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16 Lydia's new bandbox rests on her knees as workbags and parcels crowd the carriage
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17 Maria leans forward in astonishment as Jane courteously receives Lydia’s exuberant tale.
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18 Mrs. Bennet welcomes Jane to the family dinner as Mr. Bennet leans toward Elizabeth
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20 At Longbourn’s crowded homecoming dinner, Mr. Bennet quietly welcomes Elizabeth back.
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22 Mrs. Bennet passes Jane’s news of London fashions straight to the younger Miss Lucases
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23 At Longbourn’s homecoming dinner, conversation flows across the crowded mahogany alongside the food.
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24 Lydia leans across the dinner table to share the morning’s adventures with Mary.
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25 Mary Bennet gravely declares her preference for a book as dinner conversation continues
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26 Mary finishes her grave reply at dinner while Lydia turns to laugh with Kitty
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27 Lydia and Kitty stand ready with their bonnets, urging another expedition to Meryton.
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29 Elizabeth holds firm after refusing the walk to Meryton.
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31 Late May sunlight falls across the empty chairs at Longbourn’s hearth.
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