Chapter 55
Bingley's engagement to Jane
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1 Quiet autumn daylight settles over Longbourn between visits.
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2 Bingley’s cheerful return to Longbourn brings renewed warmth to his acquaintance with Jane.
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3 Jane quietly holds Elizabeth’s gaze, seeking her company downstairs.
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4 Elizabeth opens the drawing-room door to find Jane and Bingley close by the hearth
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5 Jane embraces Elizabeth in the drawing-room doorway, happy at her engagement
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6 Jane leaves Elizabeth's embrace for the candlelit hall, eager to tell their mother
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7 Elizabeth warmly welcomes Bingley as her future brother-in-law.
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8 Mr. Bennet’s dry teasing warms into a sincere blessing as Jane listens beside his chair.
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9 Jane wishes Elizabeth could share her happiness.
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10 Mrs. Bennet leaves in triumph after confiding Jane's engagement to Mrs. Philips
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