Summary Chapter 11
Jane comes down after dinner. Mrs. Hurst and Miss Bingley become very pleasant until the gentlemen enter. Miss Bingley seizes upon Mr. Darcy to have a private word. Mr. Bingley fusses over Jane and focuses his attention wholly on her. Mr. Hurst wants to play cards, but Miss Bingley refuses, knowing Mr. Darcy doesn't want to play them. Mr. Hurst falls asleep on the sofa. Mr. Darcy and Miss Bingley read. Mrs. Hurst joins the conversation with Mr. Bingley and Jane. Miss Bingley is obsessed in watching Mr. Darcy read his book. She occasionally asks him questions. He'll answer the question but won't be drawn into conversation. She overhears Mr. Bingley discussing the ball with Jane, and she tells him he should ask them before planning it. Some are not enthused with the idea. Mr. Bingley is de
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