Они спустились с холма, пересекли мост и подъехали к двери; и пока она осматривала дом, к ней вернулось ее предчувствие встречи с его владельцем. Она боялась, как бы горничная не ошиблась. Обратившись с просьбой осмотреть дом, их пригласили в холл, и Элизабет, пока они ждали домоправительницу, имела возможность поразмышлять о том, где она находится.
Пришла домоправительница-почтенная пожилая женщина, гораздо менее утонченная и более вежливая, чем она предполагала. Они последовали за ней в столовую-гостиную. Это была большая, красивая комната, прекрасно обставленная. Элизабет, немного осмотрев ее, подошла к окну, чтобы полюбоваться открывшимся видом. Увенчанный лесом холм, с которого они спускались, становясь все круче и круче на расстоянии, был прекрасен. Все вокруг радовало глаз; и она с восторгом смотрела на всю эту картину: на реку, на деревья, разбросанные по ее берегам, на извилистую долину, насколько хватало взгляда. Когда они проходили в другие комнаты, этот ландшафт занимал разные положения, но из каждого окна можно было видеть его красоту. Комнаты были высокие и красивые, и мебель соответствовала богатству их владельца; но Элизабет с восхищением увидела, что она не была ни безвкусной, ни ужасно пышной, с меньшим блеском и большей изящностью, чем мебель Розингса
IV. AGREE OR DISAGREE. COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING:
Mr. Bennet was ignorant to Elizabeth’s feelings. True.
Eliza advise not to let Lydia accept Mrs. Forster’s invitation. But he said that they shall have no peace at Longbourn if Lydia does not go to Brighton. And he let her go.
‘A scheme of which every part promises delight can never be successful.
.Upon the whole, therefore, Eliza found, what has been sometimes found before, that an event to which she had been looking with impatient desire did not, in taking place, bring all the satisfaction she had promised herself.
Kitty envied Lydia for leaving Longbourn. True.
Lydia returned with Mrs. Forster to Meryton, from whence they were to set out early the next morning. The separation between her and her family was rather noisy than pathetic. Kitty was the only one who shed tears; but she did weep from vexation and envy.
Elizabeth regretted that she wouldn’t be a mistress of Pemberley House. True.
Elizabeth was delightedThey were all of them warm in their admiration; and at that moment she felt that to be mistress of Pemberley might be something!
There wasn’t a girl who was good enough for Mr. Darcy. True.
Mr.Gardiner said if he would marry, Mrs.Reynolds might see more of him. So, she answered that she did not know who was good enough for him.
Elizabeth was disappointed that their journey hadn’t been delayed a day. True.
Elizabeth was excessively disappointed; she had set her heart on seeing the Lakes, and still thought there might have been time enough
Mrs. Reynolds’s changed Elizabeth’s feelings to Mr. Darcy. True. Elizabeth listened, wondered, doubted, and was impatient for more. Mrs. Reynolds could interest her on no other point.
After her unexpected meeting with Mr. Darcy Elizabeth felt shame and vexation. True.
Mr. and Mrs.Gardiner joined her, and expressed admiration of his figure; but Elizabeth heard not a word, and wholly engrossed by her own feelings, followed them in silence. She was overpowered by shame and vexation. Her coming there was the most unfortunate, the most ill-judged thing in the world! How strange it must appear to Darcy! It might seem as if she had purposely thrown herself in his way again!
It was unbearable for Mr. Darcy to have a talk with such people as Mr. and Mrs. Gardener. True.
He took them for people of fashion. The introduction, however, was immediately made; and as she named their relationship to herself, she stole a sly look at him, to see how he bore it, and was not without the expectation of his decamping as fast as he could from such disgraceful companions. That he was surprised by the connection was evident; he sustained it, however, with fortitude, and so far from going away, turned his back with them, and entered into conversation with Mr. Gardiner.
Miss Darcy was eager to be introduced to Elizabeth. True
There is also one other person in the party," he continued after a pause, "who more particularly wishes to be known to you. Eliza immediately felt that whatever desire Miss Darcy might have of being acquainted with her must be the work of her brother.
V. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS OR SPEAK ON THE FOLLOWING:
She represented to him all the improprieties of Lydia's general behaviour, the little advantage she could derive from the friendship of such a woman as Mrs. Forster.
Having been frequently in company with him since her return, agitation was pretty well over; the agitations of formal partiality entirely so. On Wickham’s making some inquiry as to the manner in which her time had passed at Hunsford, she mentioned Colonel Fitzwilliam's and Mr. Darcy's having both spent three weeks at Rosings, and asked him, if he was acquainted with the former. He looked surprised but replied, that he had formerly seen him often; and, after observing that he was a very gentlemanlike man, asked her how she had liked him. Her answer was warmly in his favour. Then he asked about Darcy and Eliza said that he improved on acquaintance.
What is conjugal felicity?
It’s respect, esteem, and confidence.
Why was Elizabeth against seeing Pemberley?
Elizabeth was distressed. The possibility of meeting Mr. Darcy, while viewing the place, instantly occurred. It would be dreadful! She blushed at the very idea, and thought it would be better to speak openly to her aunt than to run such a risk.
What thoughts came to Elizabeth’s mind when seeing Pemberley House and Woods around?
Elizabeth was delighted. She had never seen a place for which nature had done more, or where natural beauty had been so little counteracted by an awkward taste. At that moment she felt that to be mistress of Pemberley might be something!
How did Mrs. Reynolds describe her master and his sister?
She said that Darcy was a very handsome gentleman. And Miss Darcy was the handsomest young lady that ever was seen; and so accomplished.
How valuable is the praise of a servant?
Mrs. Reynolds spoke very warmly of Mr. and Miss Darcy. And Eliza said that was very much to his credit. The housekeeper added that she has never known a cross word from him in her life, and she have known him ever since he was four years old. He was a really pleasant man. This surprised Elizabeth considerably, because the housekeeper’s words did not correspond to her own ideas of Darcy.
Speak on Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth’s unexpected meeting.
Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of both were overspread with the deepest blush. Darcy absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immovable from surprise. She had instinctively turned away; but stopping on his approach, received his compliments with an embarrassment impossible to be overcome. Astonished and confused, scarcely dared lift her eyes to his face, and knew not what answer she returned to his civil inquiries after her family. At length every idea seemed to fail him; and, after standing a few moments without saying a word, he suddenly recollected himself, and took leave.
Why was Mr. Darcy so gentle with Elizabeth on their unexpected meeting?
Never in her life had she seen his manners so little dignified, never had he spoken with such gentleness as on this unexpected meeting. What a contrast did it offer to his last address in Rosings Park, when he put his letter into her hand! She knew not what to think, or how to account for it.
Pemberley from her might be mischievously construed. Her colour changed, and she said no more.
He didn’t seem calm; when he spoke, his accent had none of its usual sedateness; and he repeated his inquiries as to the time of her having left Longbourn, and of her having stayed in Derbyshire, so often, and in so hurried a way, as plainly spoke the distraction of his thoughts. At length every idea seemed to fail him; and, after standing a few moments without saying a word, he suddenly recollected himself, and took leave. He was like a little boy