Summary Chapter 24
Caroline Bingley's letter arrives, dashing their hopes entirely. She informs Jane that they have settled in London for the winter. Her brother sends his regrets that he couldn't visit the Bennet family before departing. Miss Darcy is praised, as well as Mr. Darcy's home-in which Mr. Bingley is currently a guest in. Elizabeth is angry. She still believes that Mr. Bingley favored Jane, but that he lacks strength in being able to overcome the influence of his family and friends. Elizabeth resents how he has hurt Jane. Jane takes comfort in the thought that she will forget him. Elizabeth thinks Jane is too forgiving. She herself is usually disappointed in people. Her friend Charlotte is an excellent example. Jane warns her that being so judgmental can only make her unhappy. Elizabeth doesn't
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