Elizabeth often comes across Mr. Darcy while walking in the park. As she often chooses to walk in an area that isn't normally traveled, she tells him it is her favorite place with the idea he'll stop walking there. Still, she keeps seeing him. Conversation is awkward and ends in silence, and yet he insists on walking with her. He often asks her questions that seem to indicate that he expects her to visit again. She assumes he is asking because he thinks she loves Colonel Fitzwilliam. She receives a letter from Jane that indicates that she is in low spirits. Colonel Fitzwilliam happens to meet her. He tells her he and Mr. Darcy will leave on Saturday, unless Mr. Darcy changes his mind. Elizabeth observes that Mr. Darcy likes to have his own way. Colonel Fitzwilliam believes everybody does

