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Elizabeth's Conversation With Colonel Fitzwilliam
Elizabeth, while on one of her usual walks through the grounds of Rosings and Parsonage, was reading over a letter from Jane. The mood of this letter was atypical of Jane's glass-half-full mindset. It possessed a noticeably pessimistic outlook. Elizabeth, by chance, soon came across Colonel Fitzwilliam. He accompanied her, and they held a conversation for the duration of her walk. Immediately, they arrived on the subject of Mr. Darcy. An outpouring of information from Fitzwilliam soon commenced. Among other things, he conveyed to Elizabeth that Mr. Bingley may be indebted to Mr. Darcy, and that Mr. Darcy possibly encouraged Mr. Bingley to end his courting of Jane. Elizabeth masked her feelings for Darcy and ultimately changed the topic of discussion. They engaged in talk of more trivial matters until they reached Parsonage, the home of Mr. Collins.
 * Summary**

This dialogue, despite its immense importance to the overall plot of __Pride and Prejudice__, had little effect on Colonel Fitzwilliam. The impact on Elizabeth, however, was unmistakably profound. Soon after parting with Fitzwilliam, her thoughts ran wild, as well as her emotions. Negative and bitter feelings towards Darcy developed even further. She cursed his pride. Once alone in her room, Elizabeth wept and was even subject to headache due to what Fitzwillam had just expressed to her. Because of this interaction with Fitzwilliam, Elizabeth vehemently rejected Darcy's proposal of marriage in the next chapter. Darcy had lost all of her respect at that point. The blunt nature of her discourse in Chapter 11 clearly portrayed that.
 * Effects**

Elizabeth Bennet, Colonel Fitzwilliam, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Jane Bennet
 * Characters Involved**

"Care of him-- Yes, I really believe Darcy does take care of him in those points where he most wants care." - Colonel Fitzwilliam "I understood that there were some very strong objections against the lady." - Fitzwilliam "Your cousin's conduct does not suit my feeling. Why was he to be the judge?" - Elizabeth
 * Quotes**


 * -Eric Winaught, 6th Period**