Pride and Prejudice Part 7

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I'm Julie Andrews and from the Noiser Podcast Network, this is Pride and Prejudice, Part 7. In our last episode, more was revealed about Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham and their troubled past. Elizabeth learned that Wickham was close to Darcy when the two were children. They'd grown up together with Wickham's father, the manager of the Darcy family estate. But when Darcy's father died, things turned sour. Darcy Sr. had promised Wickham a generous living as a clergyman, but the younger Darcy had ignored his late father's wishes and refused the gift. Financially cut off, this forced Wickham to join the military. Lizzie always sensed there was something about Mr. Darcy that she didn't like. But when her sister Jane jumped to Darcy's defence, we're left to wonder are there two sides to this story? For now there are more pressing matters, namely a party. The Bennett family are back at Netherfield Park enjoying the ball of the season. Now the evening is in full swing, a whirl of elegant dresses and dancing couples, as Lizzie does her best to track down Mr. Wickham. You may have a tough time locating him, however, and an even tougher time avoiding unpleasant encounters with the ludicrous Mr. Collins and the prideful Mr. Darcy. From the Noiser podcast network, this is Pride and Prejudice. Chapter 18 Till Elizabeth entered the drawing room at Netherfield and looked in vain for Mr. Wickham among the cluster of red coats there assembled, a doubt of his being present had never occurred to her. The certainty of meeting him had not been checked by any of those recollections that might reasonably have alarmed her. She had dressed with more than usual care and prepared in the highest spirits for the conquest of all that remained unsubdued of his heart, trusting that there was not more than might be one in the course of the evening. But in an instant arose the dreadful suspicion of his being purposely omitted for Mr. Darcy's pleasure in the Bingley's invitation to the officers. And though this was not exactly the case, the absolute fact of his absence was pronounced by his friend Mr. Denny to whom Lydia eagerly applied and who told them that Wickham had been obliged to go to town on business the day before and was not yet returned, adding with a significant smile, I do not imagine his business would have called him away just now if he had not wished to avoid a certain gentleman here. This part of his intelligence, though unheard by Lydia, was caught by Elizabeth and it assured her that Darcy was no less answerable for Wickham's absence than if her first surmise had been just. Every feeling of displeasure against the former was so sharpened by immediate disappointment that she could hardly reply with tolerable civility to the polite inquiries which he directly afterwards approached to make. Her attention, forbearance, patience with Darcy was injury to Wickham. She was resolved against any sort of conversation with him and turned away with a degree of ill-humour which she could not wholly surmount even in speaking to Mr. Bingley, whose blind partiality provoked her. But Elizabeth was not formed for ill-humour and though every prospect of her own was destroyed for the evening, it could not dwell long on her spirits. And having told all her griefs to Charlotte Lucas, whom she had not seen for a week, she was soon able to make a voluntary transition to the oddities of her cousin Mr. Collins and to point him out to her a particular notice. The two first dances, however, brought a return of distress. They were dances of mortification. Mr. Collins, awkward and solemn, apologising instead of attending and often moving wrongly without being aware of it, gave her all the shame and misery which a disagreeable partner for a couple of dances can give. The moment of her release from him was ecstasy. She danced next with an officer and had the refreshment of talking of Wickham and of hearing that he was universally liked. When those dances were over, she returned to her friend Charlotte Lucas and was in conversation with her when she found herself suddenly addressed by Mr. Darcy, who took her so much by surprise in his application for her hand that without knowing what she did, she accepted him. He walked away again immediately and she was left to fret over her own want of presence of mind. Charlotte tried to console her. Oh, I dare say you will find him very agreeable. Heaven forbid, that would be the greatest misfortune of all, to find a man agreeable whom one is determined to hate. Oh, do not wish me such an evil. When the dancing recommenced, however, and Darcy approached to claim her hand, Charlotte could not help cautioning her in a whisper not to be a simpleton and allow her fancy for Mr. Wickham to make her appear unpleasant in the eyes of a man of such social importance. Elizabeth made no answer but took her place in the set, amazed at the dignity which she had been granted by being allowed to stand opposite Mr. Darcy and reading in her neighbour's looks their equal amazement in beholding it. The pair stood for some time without speaking a word and she began to imagine that their silence was to last through the two dances and at first was resolved not to break it till suddenly fancying that it would be the greater punishment to her partner to oblige him to talk, she made some slight observation on the dance. He replied and was again silent. After a pause of some minutes, she addressed him a second time with, it is your turn to say something now Mr. Darcy, I talked about the dance and you ought to make some kind of remark on the size of the room or the number of couples. He smiled and assured her that whatever she wished him to say should be said. Very well that reply will do for the present said Lizzie, perhaps by and by I may observe that private balls are much more pleasant than public ones but now we may be silent. Do you talk by rule then while you are dancing? Sometimes one must speak a little you know replied Lizzie, it would look odd to be entirely silent for half an hour together and yet for the advantage of some conversation ought to be so arranged as that they might have the trouble of saying as little as possible. Are you consulting your own feelings in the present case or do you imagine that you are gratifying mine? House replied Elizabeth Archley for I have always seen a great similarity in the turn of our minds. We are each of an unsocial taciturn disposition unwilling to speak and less we expect to say something that will amaze the whole room. This is no very striking resemblance of your own character I am sure said Mr. Darcy. How near it may be to mine I cannot pretend to say you think it a faithful portrait undoubtedly. I must not decide on my own performance replied Lizzie. He made no answer and they were again silent till they had gone down the dance when he asked her if she and her sisters often walked to Marathon. She answered in the affirmative and unable to resist the temptation added when you met us there the other day we had just been forming a new acquaintance. The effect was immediate a deeper shade of Oatour overspread his features but he said not a word and Elizabeth though blaming herself for her own weakness could not go on. At length Darcy spoke and in a constrained manner said Mr. Wickham is blessed with such happy manners as may ensure his making friends whether he may be equally capable of retaining them is less certain. He has been so unluckiest to lose your friendship replied Elizabeth with emphasis and in a manner which is likely to suffer from all his life. Mr. Darcy made no answer and seemed desirous of changing the subject at that moment Sir William Lucas appeared close to them meaning to pass through the set to the other side of the room but on perceiving Mr. Darcy he stopped with a bow of superior courtesy to compliment him on his dancing and his partner. I have been most highly gratified indeed my dear Sir such very superior dancing is not often seen it is evident that you belong to the first circles allow me to say however that your fair partner does not disgrace you and that I must hope to have this pleasure often repeated especially when a certain desirable event my dear Mr. Elizabeth glancing at her sister and Mr. Bingley shall take place. What congratulations will then flow in I appeal to Mr. Darcy but let me not interrupt you sir you will not thank me for detaining you from the witching converse of that young lady whose bright eyes are also upgrading me. The latter part of this address was scarcely heard by Darcy but Sir William's illusion to Mr. Bingley seemed to strike him forcibly and his eyes were directed with a very serious expression towards his friend and Jane who were dancing together recovering himself shortly he turned to his partner and said Sir William's interruption has made me forget what we were talking of. I do not think we were speaking at all replied Lizzie Sir William could not have interrupted any two people in the room who had less to say for themselves we have tried two or three subjects already without success and what we are to talk of next I cannot imagine. What think you of books said he's smiling. Books I'm sure we never read the same or not with the same feelings. I am sorry you think so replied Mr. Darcy but is that be the case there can at least we know want of subject we may compare our different opinions. No I cannot talk of books in a ballroom my head is always full of something else. The present always occupies you in such scenes does it said he with a look of doubt yes always to replied without knowing what she said for her thoughts had wandered far from the subject as soon afterwards appeared by her suddenly exclaiming I remember hearing you once say Mr. Darcy that you hardly ever forgave that your resentment once created was unappeasable you are very cautious I suppose as to its being created I am said he with a firm voice and never allow yourself to be blinded by prejudice I hope not it is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion to be secure of judging properly at first may I ask to what these questions tend oh merely in the illustration of your character said Lizzie endeavoring to shake off her gravity I'm trying to make it out and what is your success she shook her head I do not get on at all I hear such different accounts of you as puzzle me exceedingly I can readily believe answered Mr. Darcy gravely that reports may vary greatly with respect to me and I could wish miss Bennett that you were not to sketch my character at the present moment as there is reason to fear that the performance would reflect no credit on either but if I do not take your likeness now I may never have another opportunity I would by no means suspend any pleasure of yours he coldly replied she said no more and they went down the other dance and parted in silence on each side dissatisfied though not to an equal degree for in Darcy's breast there was a tolerably powerful feeling towards her which soon in his eyes pardoned her and he quickly directed all his anger toward another this episode is sponsored by magic radio magic radio plays the best variety from the 80s to now the songs you love the ones you know and the ones that lift your day from one and Whitney in the 80s to take that and the spice girls in the 90s or pink and Kelly Clarkson in the 90s and Adele and Bruno Mars in the tens right through to today with artists like Benson Boone Teddy Swims and Miles Smith and with magic's no repeat work day you won't hear the same song twice between nine and five magic radio has had a real glow up it's the home of magic radio breakfast with Gokwan and Harriet Scott and the world famous mellow magic is back now hosted by Nicky Chapman plus weekends are even more fun with Gabby Roslyn Mel Gedroich and Anna Richardson listen to magic radio on your digital radio on the free radio app or just ask your smart speaker to play magic radio if you're heading into the new year wanting a fresh start med express offers a simple way to explore weight management treatment from home start with our short online consultation to check your eligibility there's no pressure or big resolutions just small achievable steps at your own pace if eligible treatment is delivered discreetly with support from uk registered clinicians throughout your journey visit med express dot co dot uk slash podcast to learn more they had not long separated when miss Bingley came towards Lizzie and with an expression of disdain plus accosted her so miss Elizabeth I hear you are quite delighted with George Wickham your sister has been talking to me about him and asking me a thousand questions and I find that the young man forgot to tell you among his other communications that he was the son of old Wickham the late mr. Darcy's steward let me recommend you however as a friend not to give implicit confidence to all his assertions for as to mr. Darcy's using him ill it is perfectly false for on the contrary he has always been remarkably kind to him though George Wickham has treated mr. Darcy in a most infamous manner I do not know the particulars but I know very well that mr. Darcy is not in the least to blame that he cannot bear to hear George Wickham mentioned and that though my brother thought he could not well avoid including him in his invitation to the officers he was excessively glad to find that he had taken himself out of the way his coming into the country at all is a most insolent thing indeed and I wonder how he could presume to do it I pity you mr. Elizabeth for this discovery of your favorites guilt but really considering his descent one could not expect much better his guilt and his descent appear by your account to be the same said Elizabeth angrily for I have heard you accuse him of nothing worse than of being the son of mr. Darcy's steward and of that I can assure you he informed me himself I beg your pardon replied miss Bingley turning away with a smear excuse my interference it was kindly meant insolent girl said Elizabeth to herself you are much mistaken if you expect to influence me by such a paltry attack as this I see nothing in it but your own willful ignorance and the malice of mr. Darcy she then sought her elder sister who had undertaken to make inquiries on the same subject of Bingley Jane met her with a smile of such sweet complacency a glow of such happy expression as sufficiently marked how well she was satisfied with the occurrences of the evening Elizabeth instantly read her feelings and at that moment solicitude for Wickham resentment against his enemies and everything else gave way before the hope of janes being in the fairest way for happiness I want to know said she with accountants no less smiling than her sisters what you have learned about mr. Wickham but perhaps you have been too pleasantly engaged to think of any third person in which case you may be sure of my pardon no replied Jane I have not forgotten him but I have nothing satisfactory to tell you mr. Bingley does not know the whole of his history and is quite ignorant of the circumstances which have principally offended mr. Darcy that he will vouch for the good conduct the probity and honor of his friend and is perfectly convinced that mr. Wickham has deserved much less attention from mr. Darcy than he has received and I'm sorry to say that by his account as well as his sisters mr. Wickham is by no means a respectable young man I am afraid he has been very imprudent and has a deserved to lose mr. Darcy's regard mr. Bingley does not know mr. Wickham himself said Lizzie no he never saw him till the other morning at meritan replied Jane this account then is what he has received from mr. Darcy I am perfectly satisfied but what does he say of the living he does not exactly recollect the circumstances replied Jane though he has heard them from mr. Darcy more than once mr. Bingley believes that it was left to him conditionally only I have not a doubt of mr. Bingley's sincerity said Elizabeth warmly but you must excuse my not being convinced by assurances only mr. Bingley's defense of his friend was a very able one I dare say but since he is unacquainted with several parts of the story and has learned the rest from that friend himself I shall venture still to think of both gentlemen as I did before Lizzie then changed the discourse to one more gratifying to each and on which there could be no difference of sentiment she listened with delight to the happy though modest hopes which Jane entertained of Bingley's regard and said all in her power to heighten her confidence in it on there being joined by mr. Bingley himself Elizabeth withdrew to miss Lucas to whose inquiry after the pleasantness of her last partner she had scarcely replied before mr. Collins came up to them and told her with great exaltation that he had just been so fortunate as to make a most important discovery I have found out said he by singular accident that there is now in the room a near relation to my patroness I happen to overhear the gentleman himself mentioning to the young lady who does the honors of this house the names of his cousin mr. Debord and of her mother Lady Catherine how wonderful these sort of things occur who would have thought of my meeting with perhaps a nephew of Lady Catherine Debord in this assembly I am most thankful that the discoveries made in time for me to make my respects to him which I am now going to do and trust he will excuse why not having done it before my total ignorance of the connection must plead my apology you are not going to introduce yourself to mr. Darcy replied Lizzie indeed I am I shall entreat his pardon for not having done it earlier I believe him to be Lady Catherine's nephew it will be in my power to assure him that her ladyship was quite well just last week Elizabeth tried hard to dissuade mr. Collins from such a scheme assuring him that mr. Darcy would consider his addressing him without introduction as an impertinent freedom rather than a compliment to his aunt that it was not in the least necessary there should be any notice on either side and that if it were it must belong to mr. Darcy the superior in consequence to begin the acquaintance mr. Collins listened to her with a determined air of following his own inclination and when she ceased speaking replied thus my dear miss Elizabeth I have the highest opinion in the world of your excellent judgment in all matters within the scope of your understanding but permit me to say there must be a wide difference between the established forms of ceremony amongst the laity and those which regulate the clergy forgive me leave to observe that I consider the clerical office as equal in point of dignity with the highest rank in the kingdom provided that a proper humility of behavior is at the same time maintained you must therefore allow me to follow the dictates of my conscience on this occasion which lead me to perform what I look on as a point of duty pardon me for neglecting to profit by your advice which on every other subject shall be my constant guide though in the case before us I consider myself more fitted by education and habitual study to decide on what is right than a young lady like yourself and with a low bow he left her to attack mr. Darcy whose reception of his advances she eagerly watched and whose astonishment at being so addressed was very evident her cousin prefaced his speech with a solemn bow and though she could not hear a word of it she felt as if hearing it all and saw in the motion of his lips the word apology hunsford and lady kathryn de borg it vexed her to see him express himself to such a man mr. Darcy was eyeing him with unrestrained wonder and when at last mr. Collins allowed him to speak replied with an air of distant civility mr. Collins however was not discouraged from speaking again and mr. Darcy's contempt seemed abundantly increasing with the length of his second speech and at the end of it he only made a slight bow and moved another way mr. Collins then returned to elizabeth i have no reason i assure you said he to be dissatisfied with my reception mr. Darcy seemed much pleased with the attention he answered me with the utmost civility and even paid me the compliment of saying that he was so well convinced of lady kathryn's discernment as to be certain she could never bestow a favor unworthily it was really a very handsome thought upon the whole i am much pleased with him i think when you're diagnosed with cancer you crave a semblance of normalcy and control and so work allowed me to be me cancer in a diagnosis can be all consuming but it doesn't have to be research shows that what's important for patients best outcomes is not only the treatment we give but the ability for them to continue their lives which often means continuing to work and have purpose for what they're doing learn more and sign the pledge at workingwithcancerpledge.com need anything from Tesco? Snaps and milk love. How about discounts on the holidays abroad? Don't forget fruit and veg for our school. Free nappies for premature babies and the quiet hour in store to shop in peace. Can i get £2.50 cinematic as in Tuesdays? We know you need more than just groceries from us we do all this because every little helps. Need anything from Tesco? For further information visit tescoplc.com slash need anything from Tesco. As Elizabeth had no longer any interest of her own to pursue she turned her attention almost entirely on her sister and Mr Bingley and the train of agreeable reflections which her observations gave birth to made her perhaps almost as happy as Jane. She saw her in idea settled in that very house in all the felicity which a marriage of true affection could bestow and she felt capable under such circumstances of endeavouring even to like Bingley's two sisters. Her mother's thoughts she plainly saw were bent the same way and she determined not to venture near her lest she might hear too much. When they sat down to suffer therefore she considered it a most unlucky perverseness which placed them within one of the other and deeply was she vexed to find that her mother was talking to that one person Lady Lucas freely openly and of nothing else but of her expectation that Jane would soon be married to Mr Bingley. It was an animating subject and Mrs Bennett seemed incapable of fatigue while enumerating the advantages of the match his being such a charming young man and so rich and living but three miles from them were the first points of self congratulations and then it was such a comfort to think how fond the two sisters were of Jane and to be certain that they must desire the connection as much as she could do. It was moreover such a promising thing for her younger daughters as Jane's marrying so greatly must throw them in the way of other rich men and lastly it was so pleasant at her time of life to be able to consign her single daughters to the care of their sister that she might not be obliged to go into company more than she liked. It was necessary to make this circumstance a matter of pleasure because on such occasions it is the etiquette but no one was less likely than Mrs Bennett to find comfort in staying at home at any period of her life. She concluded with many good wishes that Lady Lucas might soon be equally fortunate though evidently and triumphantly believing there was no chance of it. In vain did Elizabeth endeavour to check the rapidity of her mother's words or persuade her to describe her felicity in a less audible whisper for to her inexpressible vexation she could perceive that the chief of it was overheard by Mr Darcy who sat opposite them. Her mother only scolded her for being nonsensical. What is Mr Darcy to me I pray that I should be afraid of him. I assure you we owe him no such particular civility as to be obliged to say nothing he may not like to hear. For heaven's sake, madame, speak lower. What advantage can it be to you to offend Mr Darcy? You will never recommend yourself to his friend by so doing. Nothing that she could say however had any influence. Her mother would talk of her views in the same intelligible tone. Elizabeth blushed and blushed again with shame and vexation. She could not help frequently glancing her eye at Mr Darcy though every glance convinced her of what she dreaded. For though he was not always looking at her mother she was convinced that his attention was invariably fixed on her. The expression of his face changed gradually from indignant contempt to composed and steady gravity. At length however Mrs Bennett had no more to say and Lady Lucas who had been long yawning at the repetition of delights which she saw no likelihood of sharing was left to the comforts of cold ham and chicken. Elizabeth now began to revive but not long was the interval of tranquility for when supper was over singing was talked of and she had the mortification of seeing Mary after very little entreaty preparing to oblige the company. By many significant looks and silent entreaties did she endeavour to prevent such a proof of complacence but in vain Mary could not understand them such an opportunity of exhibiting was delightful to her and she began her song. Elizabeth's eyes were fixed on her with most painful sensations and she watched her progress through the several stanzas with an impatience which was very ill rewarded at their close. For Mary on receiving amongst the thanks of the table the hint of a hope that she might be prevailed on to favour them again after the pause of half a minute began another. Mary's powers were by no means fitted for such a display her voice was weak and her manner affected. Elizabeth was in agonies she looked at Jane to see how she bore it but Jane was very composedly talking to Bingley. She looked at his two sisters and saw them making signs of a derision at each other and at Darcy who continued however impenetrably grave she looked at her father to entreat his interference lest Mary should be singing all night. He took the hint and when Mary had finished her second song said aloud that will do extremely well child you have delighted us long enough let the other young ladies have time to exhibit. Mary though pretending not to hear was somewhat disconcerted and Elizabeth sorry for her and sorry for her father's speech was afraid her anxiety had done no good. Others of the party were now applied to. If I was so fortunate as to be able to sing said Mr. Collins I should have great pleasure I am sure in obliging the company with an air for I consider music as a very innocent diversion and perfectly compatible with the profession of a clergyman. I do not mean however to assert that we can be justified in devoting too much of our time to music for there are certainly other things to be attended to the rector of a parish has much to do in the first place he must make such an agreement for tithes as may be beneficial to himself and not offensive to his patron. He must write his own sermons and the time that remains will not be too much for his parish duties and the care and improvement of his dwelling which he cannot be excused from making as comfortable as possible and I do not think it of light importance that he should have attentive and conciliatory manners towards everybody especially towards those to whom he owes his preferment I cannot acquit him of that duty nor could I think well of the man who should omit an occasion of testifying his respect towards anybody connected with the family and with about Mr. Darcy he concluded his speech which had been spoken so loud as to be heard by half the room many stared many smiled but no one looked more amused than Mr. Bennett himself while his wife seriously commended Mr. Collins for having spoken so sensibly and observed in a half whisper to Lady Lucas that he was a remarkably clever good kind of young man to Elizabeth it appeared that had her family made an agreement to expose themselves as much as they could during the evening it would have been impossible for them to play their parts with more spirit or finer success and happy did she think it for mingli and her sister that some of the exhibition had escaped his notice and that his feelings were not of a sort to be much distressed by the folly which he must have witnessed that his two sisters and Mr. Darcy however should have such an opportunity of ridiculing her relations was bad enough and she could not determine whether the silent contempt of the gentleman or the insolent smiles of the ladies were more intolerable the rest of the evening brought her little amusement she was teased by Mr. Collins who continued most perseveringly by her side and though he could not prevail upon her to dance with him again put it out of her power to dance with others in vain did she and treat him to stand up with someone else and offered to introduce him to any young lady in the room he assured her that as to dancing he was perfectly indifferent to it that his chief object was by delicate attentions to recommend himself to her and that he should therefore make a point of remaining close to her the whole evening there was no arguing upon such a project she owed her greatest relief to her friend miss lucas who often joined them and good naturedly engaged mr. Collins conversation to herself she was at least free from the offense of mr. Darcy's further notice though often standing within a very short distance of her quite disengaged he never came near enough to speak she felt it to be the probable consequence of her illusions to mr. wickum and rejoiced in it the long-born party were the last of all the company to depart and by a maneuver of mrs. Bennett had to wait for their carriage a quarter of an hour after everybody else was gone which gave them time to see how heartily they were wished away by some of the family mrs. Hurst and her sister scarcely opened their mouths except to complain of fatigue and were evidently impatient to have the house to themselves they repulsed every attempt of mrs. Bennett at conversation and by so doing through a langer over the whole party which was very little relieved by the long speeches of mr. Collins who was complimenting mr. Bingley and his sisters on the elegance of their entertainment and the hospitality and politeness which had marked their behavior to their guests Darcy said nothing at all mr. Bennett in equal silence was enjoying the scene mr. Bingley and Jane were standing together a little detached from the rest and talked only to each other elizabeth preserved as steady as silence as either mrs. Hurst or mrs. Bingley and even Lydia was too much fatigued to utter more than the occasional exclamation of lord how tired i am accompanied by a violent yawn when at last they arose to take leave mrs. Bennett was most pressingly civil in her hope of seeing the whole family soon at longborn and addressed herself particularly to mr. Bingley to assure him how happy he would make them by eating a family dinner with them at any time without the ceremony of a formal invitation. Bingley was all grateful pleasure and he readily engaged for taking the earliest opportunity of waiting on her after his return from London with her he was obliged to go the next day for a short time. mrs. Bennett was perfectly satisfied and quitted the house under the delightful persuasion that allowing for the necessary preparations of settlements new carriages and wedding clothes she should undoubtedly see her daughter settled at netherfield in the course of three or four months. of having another daughter married to mr. Collins she thought with equal certainty and was considerable though not equal pleasure. Elizabeth was the least dear to her of all her children and though the man and the match were quite good enough for her the worth of each was eclipsed by mr. Bingley and netherfield. in the next episode surprises abound. Lizzie is caught off guard by a sudden proposal sparking tensions and arguments in the Bennett household. Meanwhile in a devastating development for Jane mr. 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