Summary Chapter 18
Elizabeth looks for Mr. Wickham at Netherfield but doesn't see him. It didn't occur to her he wouldn't come. She had taken more care with her appearance, hoping to win his heart. Lydia learns from Mr. Denny that Wickham was away on business, though he suspects that Wickham wished to avoid Mr. Darcy. Disappointed, Elizabeth finds it difficult to be civil to Mr. Darcy or to Mr. Bingley. Mr Bingley's indifference provokes her. Elizabeth recovers her humor and seeks out Charlotte. Her dances with Mr. Colliins are awkward and embarrassing, and she is glad when they are over. Her next dance partner is an officer who tells her that Wickham is generally well liked. Mr. Darcy comes up to her for a dance. Charlotte encourages her to be amiable to him, for he is better than Mr. Wickham. Mr. Darcy
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