Summary Chapter 7
Mr. Bennet receives 2,000 a year and upon his death, this will be inherited by a distant male relation. Mrs. Bennet's father had been an attorney and had left her 4,000 lbs. This was plenty for her, but neither parent is going to be able to provide for their daughters. Mrs. Bennet's sister married their father's clerk, who took over the business. The Bennet daughters frequently visit her, particularly Catherine and Lydia. They were more inclined to be bored, being rather vacuous. They find interesting news in the infantry coming to Meryton for the winter. They learn about the different officers and soon begin to entertain them. They lose interest very quickly in Mr. Bingley. Mr. Bennet criticizes them for being silly. Mrs. Bennet chides her husband for admonishing his own children. Mr. B
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